So you’ve successfully completed your TEFL course and now it’s time to search for your dream TEFL job. If you’re looking for something temporary in Europe, then look no further than applying for a short-term Summer Camp position. If you have completed a course with us then you’ll be entitled to apply through our Job…
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.
St. Patrick’s Day themed TEFL activities
It’s the national holiday of Ireland: Saint Patrick’s Day! Whilst folks at home celebrate, you can share your love for this tradition by using St. Paddy’s Day inspired lesson plans and activities. Not only will this expose your students to this great holiday (which they most definitely want to learn about!) but it will also…
Public vs. Private Schools in South Korea
South Korea, Asia’s best well-kept secret. A progressive democracy filled with modern cities, ancient Buddhist temples and jaw dropping landscapes. TEFL Opportunities in South Korea As South Korea’s economy has grown, largely thanks its manufacturing industry, the country has developed closer ties with the English speaking world. Public schools now have English embedded in the…
English Language Assistant in Madrid – Megan
Having completed my 130 hour combined TEFL course back in December 2013, I had my eyes set for sunny Spain and moved myself over to Madrid ASAP after graduation. During my first year I got my fingers stuck in many different pies: I worked as an Au pair, taught private classes to all ages, an…
Short-Term vs. Long-Term TEFL Contracts
So, you’ve completed your journey to becoming a TEFL teacher. Now it is time to decide where to go? And for how long? Not an easy decision to make for a first time TEFLer. To help you make your decision, this article will explain the differences between short-term and long-term TEFL contracts as well as…
Teaching off the beaten track in China
Before deciding to teach TEFL in China, I had already taken a few tourist trips to the country’s main attractions. I’d wandered the scarlet passageways of Beijing’s Forbidden City, puffed and panted my way up the Great Wall, and held my selfie stick aloft to capture Shanghai’s numerous skyscrapers stacked together like pipes on a…
Chay’s Story – Teaching English in Hong Kong
Five years ago I found myself in a bit of a quandary. It was the height of the financial crisis and job opportunities were hard to come by, particularly in the North of England. As such, it was at this point that I decided to do a 140-hour TEFL course. Completing a TEFL course was…
Louise’s Summer of TEFL in Romania
This summer, like last, I went to Romania to teach English. Those who know me will know that teaching English as a foreign language is my dream career, and thanks to taking my TEFL course (at TEFL Org) I have been able to do this. Last year I applied for a teaching position in Romania…
Tips for Finding TEFL Work In-country
Once TEFL qualified, many of our graduates go straight to their desired country in the hope of finding work in person. However, doing so can seem quite a daunting task at first, so here are a few tips to guide you on your TEFL journey. Dress Smart Looking respectable is very important when you go to…
Reasons to TEFL in Austria
If asked to make a list of the first things that come to your mind about Austria, you’d probably go along the lines of snow-capped mountains, sweet little cakes, and castles. Well, you wouldn’t be entirely wrong, but it’s also so much more. There are a whole range of reasons as to why Austria is one…
