We know, a TEFL course with a guaranteed job at the end of it sounds great at first. When you’re investing in a course with the intention of pursuing something new and exciting it’s only natural to want some assurance that it’s going to be money well spent. But is it as good as it…
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…
Japan is one of the world’s top TEFL destinations, and it’s easy to understand why. It’s a country where the old and new exist together in perfect harmony. A land of contrasts, eccentricities, incredible food, pioneering technology, and – importantly – an abundance of work for EFL teachers. Despite mandatory English education from 5th grade,…
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…
There are many reasons why people take a gap year before going off to university. Whether it’s to travel and experience new cultures, save money, increase confidence, gain work experience, learn a new language or skill, or even take the time to work out if university is the right fit. But maybe you’re wondering about…
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…
In China, the importance of learning English is ingrained in children from a young age. By law, Chinese children are required to start learning English at just 8 years of age! With an estimated 300 million English language learners, China is by far the biggest employer of EFL teachers in the world. In 2015, education…
