- Qatar
About Program
Qatar is a popular destination for educators interested in teaching in the Middle East. Teaching jobs in Qatar are open to licensed teachers, and typically require 2 years of previous experience.
Teaching in Qatar allows teachers the opportunity to work within top private international schools, earning a competitive salary and experiencing all that life in Doha has to offer.
As the capital of Qatar and one of the fastest developing cities in the Gulf region, Doha is an excellent destination for teachers.
With ancient relics and sights from the Ottoman period, the beautiful and picturesque Corniche, modern entertainment and shopping options, and the delights of Middle Eastern cuisine, Doha has it all.
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Program Highlights
- A country in the Middle East with a population of 1.5 million people, partly comprised of a large expatriate community
- The temperature ranges from warm to hot throughout the year
- Qatar boasts many amenities and attractions, including museums, malls, and water parks
- Soccer is one of the most popular sports in Qatar – you can catch a game at almost any time throughout the year
Popular Programs

The Arab International Academy was founded in Doha, Qatar in 2016 with the goal of establishing a high-level private international school that provides a challenging and well-rounded international educational experience. To achieve that goal, we have drawn on the very best of international thinking in our choice of curriculum and approaches to 21st century teaching and learning.

All SABIS® schools are part of a global education network that has an active presence in 20 countries and educates over 70,000 students.

Hayat Universal School (HUBS) Qatar is a CIS-accredited, British Columbia certified offshore school.

EGA is a newly established academy that offers an advanced education model in Doha, Qatar; an IB (PYP) in addition to the Qatari Curriculum for the Arabic Language, Islamic and Social Studies. EGA education philosophy emphasizes inquiry, stimulates curiosity, and fosters comprehension and creativity. Students at the EGA acquire and practice strong leadership skills and develop a sense of global responsibility.

Since the school first opened in 1991, the English Modern School has flourished and developed to become a thriving and successful school. The school bases its teaching on the Cambridge International Programme tailored to meet the requirements of the host country and the needs of the students.
Current Teaching Jobs
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Hi there –– Schools in the UAE will typically ask candidates to have a current teaching license from your local government relevant to whatever subject you wish to teach or a TESL/TEFL certification. However, they do sometimes offer "new graduate" programs where a candidate with only a bachelor's degree can apply. You can find that program here: https://www.teachaway.com/teaching-jobs-abroad...