The TEFL Org blog is updated weekly to bring you helpful tips and information about finding work abroad, stories from course graduates, and so much more.
With the biggest TEFL jobs market in the world it’s no wonder so many of our graduates find themselves teaching English in China. China offers a lot for EFL teachers – jobs often come with great benefits such as free accommodation, flight reimbursement, and competitive salaries; the huge geographical and cultural diversity across the country…
Handing in your TEFL CV is the first step in the often stressful job application process. In the world of TEFL, experience and qualifications are usually very sought-after qualities. Not only that, but hobbies, skills, and your personality can affect your chances of employment. A good TEFL CV is the best way to highlight all your…
The question of whether it’s possible to teach abroad without a degree or not is one of the most frequently asked by our students – and no wonder when so many occupations seem to require an unattainable array of qualifications, skills, and expertise! Rather than beat about the bush, the short answer is: yes; you can…
Last summer (2017), after returning from my first ever teaching English as a foreign language experience in Italy for three weeks, I worked in a summer school a little closer to home with UK Language Courses. Their centre at Queen Anne’s school in Caversham is located on the other side of Reading to where I…
I started teaching in Spain 32 years ago. I ended up in Spain by accident and came for a few months adventure with a friend. We started off in Mallorca for a week, then Ibiza for a few weeks and we somehow ended up in Madrid. When I realised my adventure was becoming more long-term,…
Okay, so you’ve decided it’s time to do something different with your life – and that something is teaching English abroad as a foreign language. Maybe you want a break from your normal routine, a chance to see more of the globe before you begin your life in the ‘real world’, or perhaps you’re just…
Reports of visa crackdowns – often in China, South Korea, and Thailand – spark panic every so often within the TEFL community. It can be troubling to hear about teachers being detained and even deported, particularly when these teachers may have thought everything was in order with their visa. Within the last year we’ve heard…
Here at TEFL Org we want to make sure you have the best possible experience while studying with us so we’ve put together some ideas to help you on your way to getting TEFL qualified! These tips will help you to get the most out of your online TEFL course both during and after it.…
Finished school? Graduated from university? Looking to do something where the experience counts more than the cash? Fantastic! Teaching English abroad sounds like it’s just for you. Work in the world’s most exotic locations and educate hard working pupils. It’s both life-changing and self-improving – there are many wonderful, satisfying, and fulfilling benefits to teaching abroad.…
After years of teaching abroad and enjoying lunch times spent basking in the scorching sunshine, I knew that transitioning back to life in the UK wasn’t going to be easy. I had spent 6 adventurous years travelling across inspiring continents and countries, and gaining not only a deeper knowledge of teaching, but a much better…
