How much does it cost to TEFL? What are the start up costs for teaching English abroad? Do employers cover them? These are questions we’re frequently asked at TEFL Org. Starting a new career and relocating almost always involves some initial costs, and TEFL is no different! It’s hard to say how much exactly you…
For several years now, the TEFL market in Cambodia has been one of the fastest growing in Asia and as the country’s economy continues to improve so do the opportunities for EFL teachers. Plenty of teaching work, a low cost of living, wonderfully friendly people and delicious food draws teachers to this incredible country. There’s…
Japan has been a popular destination for EFL teachers for many years. It’s a country with so much to offer teachers – an abundance of jobs, good salaries and benefits, and incredible culture and history. To teach English in Japan full time, you need a degree to get a work visa. This can be disappointing…
A demand for EFL teachers that is off the scale, enticing salaries and benefit packages, and the opportunity to experience a culture completely different from your own – it’s no wonder so many are drawn to teaching English in China! Many TEFL Org graduates have gone on to teach English in China and a question…
International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates the social, economic, political and cultural accomplishments of women. The fight for gender equality is advocated for all year round and there is still a long way to go, but IWD gives us the opportunity to reflect, appreciate and celebrate the positive actions of women across the world. At TEFL…
The British Council estimates that by 2020, 2 billion people across the globe will be speaking English. With the demand for English teachers throughout the world ever-increasing, there has never been a better time to get involved with TEFL. In line with National Careers Week, we have compiled a list of everything you need to…
Looking for inspiration on where to teach English abroad in 2019? No problem, we’ve put together a list of the top 3 countries to teach in, based on the most popular destinations amongst our 2018 TEFL Org graduates! Spain Spain has a lot to offer budding EFL teachers, if the hot weather and delicious traditional…
It’s the start of a brand new year, a time when a lot of us consider what we would like to achieve over the year ahead. Maybe you’re thinking about a new career, a change of scenery, or a new challenge? If that’s the case then 2019 is the perfect year to get TEFL qualified!…
In the Black Friday and Cyber Monday aftermath, we thought this might be the best time to provide some money saving tips! If you are looking to pursue a career in TEFL, having some money saved aside is essential. Initially, you will have course fees, visa fees and flights to pay for (as well as…
We’re often asked: is a TEFL qualification all I need to teach English abroad? The honest answer to this depends on where you want to teach. You need a degree to teach in certain countries due to visa requirements, but don’t worry if you don’t have one – there are still opportunities out there for…
