24 July 2012 What do you plan to do when you graduate? This is an often asked question which university students try and avoid. Jobs in the UK are increasingly rare and difficult to secure but the demand for TEFL teachers abroad is huge! All you need is an accredited TEFL course and you can set off nearly anywhere in the world […]
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Tips for TEFL Job Application Photos
Updated: 28th December 2017 Once you have completed your TEFL training you will be all set to start looking for that all-important TEFL job. TEFL Org course graduates can log on to our TEFL Jobs Centre and apply for any number of teaching positions all over the world. Some employers will ask you to send […]
What to Pack for Teaching English Abroad
18 July 2012 Whether you’re setting off to teach English abroad for a few weeks, a few months or time unknown, the prospect of packing can be incredibly daunting. While what to pack can vary greatly depending on where you’re heading and for what length of time, there are some essential items you simply can’t […]
Teach English in the Happiest Countries in the World
5 July 2012 If you haven’t quite decided where you would like to make use of your official TEFL certificate, we might be able to influence your choice with findings of the Happy Planet Index which reveals the official ‘happiest’ countries in the world. A new report by the Happy Planet Index finds that Costa Rica and Vietnam are the ‘happiest’ countries in […]
Making Your First Lesson a Success
29 June 2012 After you have completed your accredited TEFL course you may already have a TEFL job lined up. Along with all the excitement you are undoubtedly going to encounter some nerves. With at least 120 hours of TEFL training you are already set up for success however here are definitely a few extra things you can do to […]
Employment Tips for Mature EFL Teachers
29 June 2012 Beginning a new career teaching English abroad can be both exciting and daunting at the best of times. Starting out in a new country as a mature TEFL teacher may also raise concerns over age discrimination and employment opportunities. To say that TEFL is only a young people’s market would not be true at all. We […]
Who TEFLs? – Professional Teachers
29 June 2012 TEFL attracts gap year students, travel enthusiasts and also qualified teachers who are out of work. As the demand for PGCE teachers in the UK plummets, the demand for native English TEFL teachers worldwide continues to rise. In the UK last year over 38,000 teachers were unemployed – more than double the figure from 5 […]
Teaching English in Sri Lanka
21 June 2012 Sri Lanka is a small island which lies south off the tip of India. It has attracted travellers and TEFL teachers for years with it’s natural beauty. Few places in the world can offer TEFL teachers such a remarkable combination of pristine beaches, colourful history, and unique cultural experiences. Find out more about teaching […]
Teaching English in the Dominican Republic
21 June 2012 Do you fancy teaching English in this island paradise? Becoming a TEFL teacher in the Dominican Republic allows you to experience a taste of the Caribbean way of life while getting paid. Most TEFL Jobs are on a volunteer basis and qualified native English speakers are always welcome. In order to teach English in the Dominican […]
Teaching English in Tanzania
21 June 2012 Tanzania is home to the famous Mount Kilimanjaro and is a great destination for TEFL tutors to teach English abroad. Travellers and TEFL teachers are attracted to Tanzania by its unsurpassed natural beauty and fantastic beaches. It is also famous for its national parks Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area which continues to […]
