Teaching English Overseas Salary

Your journey starts here. A career in teaching English abroad is achievable for anyone who has a good knowledge and use of English in addition to a TEFL or TESOL qualification. Before you start your training it is important that you have some knowledge of what teaching English abroad entails and what options are available for you to get there. Here we will look at those options and the requirements needed to achieve them. First and foremost you should choose a course which suits the type of work you hope to undertake and is recognized in the country or countries you hope to teach. All ITTT courses are suitable for teaching English overseas in a variety of settings. The typical minimum qualification requirement for employment is a course covering 100-120 hours of study. This can be done...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) while teaching English in Japan? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to Japan. Listen to this blog post: The Typical Salary for English Teachers in Japan Other Benefits to Expect When Teaching English in Japan How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in Japan The Cost of Living in Japan Cost of Living in Japan: Food Cost of Living in Japan: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in Japan: Transportation Cost of Living in Japan: Travel in Japan and Beyond Sample Monthly Teacher Budget How Much You Can Save When Teaching English in Japan Are you ready to teach English in Japan?...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in Mexico? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to Mexico. Listen to this blog post: The Typical Salary for English Teachers in Mexico Other Benefits to Expect When Teaching English in Mexico How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in Mexico The Cost of Living in Mexico Cost of Living in Mexico: Food Cost of Living in Mexico: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in Mexico: Transportation Cost of Living in Mexico: Travel in Mexico and Beyond Sample Monthly Teacher Budget How Much You Can Save When Teaching English in Mexico Are you ready to teach English in...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations This guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in the Czech Republic? You'll also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when making the move to the Czech Republic. Listen to this blog post: The Typical Salary for English Teachers in the Czech Republic How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in the Czech Republic Getting a Work Visa in the Czech Republic The Cost of Living in the Czech Republic Cost of Living in the Czech Republic: Food Cost of Living in the Czech Republic: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in the Czech Republic: Transportation Cost of Living in the Czech Republic: Travel in the Czech Republic and Beyond Sample Monthly...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations This guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in Spain? You'll also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when making the move to Spain. Listen to this blog post: The Typical Salary for English Teachers in Spain How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in Spain Getting a Work Visa in Spain The Cost of Living in Spain Cost of Living in Spain: Food Cost of Living in Spain: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in Spain: Transportation Cost of Living in Spain: Travel around Spain and Beyond Sample Monthly Teacher Budget How Much You Can Save When Teaching English in Spain Take Your TEFL/TESOL In-Class Course in Spain Are You Ready to Live and...  [Read more]

  ITTT's online TEFL/TESOL courses are designed to help anyone thinking of teaching English overseas. On them you will learn teaching methodologies, important parts of English grammar and ideas of how to teach this grammar to your students. This video looks at one idea for the future continuous tense. For this activity students are each given a planner filled with different activities on different dates. The planners are rigged so that there is only one day when the students are both free. They have to interview each other to find out which day they are both free. To find out more about how you can become qualified and suitably prepared for teaching English overseas click the link above. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL...  [Read more]

While teaching English abroad, many educators prioritize living comfortably and experiencing the local culture without financial constraints. To maximize savings and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle, consider the following steps: Preparation before departure and smart decisions after arrival can significantly boost your savings. Will a TEFL certificate help me earn more while teaching English abroad? How will my choice of TEFL destination impact on how much I can save? How can I earn extra cash while teaching English abroad? How can I save money on accommodation while teaching English abroad? What else can I do to save money while teaching English abroad? Holding an internationally recognized TEFL certificate significantly boosts your earning potential while teaching English abroad....  [Read more]

  This teaching idea for the past perfect involves matching pictures of historical events with the appropriate sentence and describing what had just happened in the picture using the past perfect tense. For example: A picture of the Titanic would be matched with the sentence "hit an iceberg" and the student should say "It had just hit an iceberg". As the trainer notes in the video; the scenarios in this activity are western centric. When teaching English overseas it is important to bear in mind how you can adapt your activities to make them more suitable or more interesting to your students. Learning about the local culture and history can make your lessons more relevant to your students and therefore more engaging. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Budget and Salary Many English language teachers working overseas need to send home a portion of their monthly salary to pay off outstanding obligations, such as a student loan or a property mortgage. However, with so many money transfer options available, how do you know which is the right method to suit your personal circumstances? Taking into consideration factors such as transfer fees, exchange rates, and transfer time, we have put together the following guide to help you make the right decision. Banks Western Union MoneyGram Xoom (by PayPal) OFX TransferWise Points to Consider Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: The first option you might want to consider is using a standard bank. In many countries, international bank...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations This guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in Taiwan? You'll also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when making the move to Taiwan. Listen to this blog post: The Typical Salary for English Teachers in Taiwan Other benefits to Expect When Teaching English in Taiwan How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in Taiwan The Cost of Living in Taiwan Cost of Living in Taiwan: Food Cost of Living in Taiwan: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in Taiwan: Transportation Cost of Living in Taiwan: Travel in Taiwan and Beyond Sample Monthly Teacher Budget How Much You Can Save When Teaching English in Taiwan Are you ready to teach English in...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Budget and Salary Destinations This guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in China? You'll also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when making the move to China. The Typical Salary for English Teachers in China Other benefits to Expect When Teaching English in China How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in China The Cost of Living in China Cost of Living in China: Food Cost of Living in China: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in China: Transportation Cost of Living in China: Travel in China and Beyond Sample Monthly Teacher Budget How Much You Can Save When Teaching English in China Listen To This Blog Post Are you ready to teach English in China? Related...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations This guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in France? You'll also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when making the move to France. Listen to this blog post: The Typical Salary for English Teachers in France How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in France Getting a Work Visa in France The Cost of Living in France Cost of Living in France: Food Cost of Living in France: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in France: Transportation Cost of Living in France: Travel around France and Beyond Sample Monthly Teacher Budget How Much You Can Save When Teaching English in France Take Your TEFL/TESOL In-Class Course in France Are you Ready...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations The Vietnamese government has been pushing to improve English language proficiency all across Vietnam in recent years, which has led to a boom in ESL teaching jobs. Vietnam has a lot to offer: a mix of cosmopolitan cities, laid back beaches, and lush tropical countryside. This relaxed way of life is only one of the many reasons why an increasing number of teachers decide to move to Vietnam. Therefore, it's no surprise that Vietnam is currently one of the fastest growing EFL markets in the world. The Typical Salary for English Teachers in Vietnam Other benefits to Expect When Teaching English in Vietnam How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in Vietnam The Cost of Living in Vietnam Cost of Living in Vietnam: Food Cost of Living in...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) while teaching English in Russia? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to Russia. Listen to this blog post: The Typical Salary for English Teachers in Russia How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in Russia The Cost of Living in Russia Cost of Living in Russia: Food Cost of Living in Russia: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in Russia: Transportation Cost of Living in Russia: Travel in Russia and Beyond Sample Monthly Teacher Budget How Much You Can Save When Teaching English in Russia Are you ready to teach English in Russia? Related Articles: Check out what our course...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations The following guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in South Korea? You will also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when moving to South Korea. Listen to this blog post: The Typical Salary for English Teachers in South Korea Other Benefits to Expect When Teaching English in South Korea How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in South Korea The Cost of Living in South Korea Cost of Living in South Korea: Food Cost of Living in South Korea: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in South Korea: Transportation Cost of Living in South Korea: Travel in Korea and Beyond Sample Monthly Teacher Budget How Much You Can Save When Teaching...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations This guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in Hong Kong? You'll also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when making the move to Hong Kong. Listen to this blog post: The Typical Salary for English Teachers in Hong Kong Other Benefits to Expect When Teaching English in Hong Kong How to Earn Extra Cash While Teaching English in Hong Kong The Cost of Living in Hong Kong Cost of Living in Hong Kong: Food Cost of Living in Hong Kong: Leisure Activities Cost of Living in Hong Kong: Transportation Cost of Living in Hong Kong: Travel in Hong Kong and Beyond Sample Monthly Teacher Budget How Much You Can Save When Teaching English in Hong Kong...  [Read more]

  The future perfect continuous is not used a lot in everyday English usage. However, it does come up in when your EFL students get more advanced and if you plan to teach English overseas it is important to have an understanding of the less frequently used tenses. As the future perfect continuous is not often used it can be a struggle to think up teaching ideas for it. The trainer in this video shows us one idea that can be used for the tense. For this activity the students conduct a survey to find out how long someone will have been doing something by a certain point in the future. For example: Student A: How long will you have been learning English by the end of next month? Student B: I will have been learning English for three years. To find a course that will help you to teach...  [Read more]

  In this video we look at a teaching idea for the 'going to' future tense. This tense is often used to make predictions based on evidence and the idea covered here focuses on this usage. As you can see in the video, this idea is suitable for low level students as it uses pictures and verb prompts. Students choose a verb and one of the pictures that best match the verb. For example the student might choose "wash" and the picture of the shampoo bottle: "He is going to wash his hair". If you are thinking about teaching English abroad the best way to improve your job opportunities is to get a teaching certificate. Not only will a certificate open up more doors to you but it will also improve your chances of getting a higher English teacher salary. By taking a TEFL course with ITTT you...  [Read more]

Benefits of obtaining TEFL / TESOL Certification. Obtaining TEFL / TESOL certification can pave the way for embarking on a journey to teach English overseas or online. An ever-growing number of individuals worldwide are eager to enhance their English proficiency. Thus, venturing into teaching English overseas or online without a degree shouldn't pose significant obstacles. In numerous countries across the world there's a demand for English teachers, even if you do not have a degree. Non-native speakers might also find opportunities, especially with strong TOEFL or IELTS scores. For those pursuing English teaching positions without a degree, a high-quality TEFL / TESOL certificate is crucial. Look for a program with a minimum of 120 hours of coursework. Additionally, having relevant...  [Read more]

The global demand for English language teachers presents vast opportunities. Here is a step-by-step guide to embarking on this journey: While a degree and prior teaching experience isn't always mandatory, comprehensive research and careful planning are crucial to navigating and thriving in the international teaching arena. Is it difficult to teach English in another country? How do I go about becoming an English teacher in another country? Enroll in a TEFL certification course and become a TEFL certified teacher Do I need to decide where to teach before taking a TEFL course? How do I find a teaching job after completing my TEFL course? Embarking on an international teaching journey can indeed have its hurdles, especially when adapting to new cultural contexts. However, a TEFL...  [Read more]

Teaching English abroad or online provides the opportunity to earn competitive wages. Teachers in high-demand countries can expect monthly salaries ranging from $2,000 to $3,000, or even more, depending on qualifications, teaching experience, and location. Online TEFL teaching has also surged in popularity, offering flexible income options. While online salaries can be lower than in-person teaching abroad, they are complemented by the convenience of working from home and the elimination of commuting costs. How much money can I make teaching English in Asia? How much money can I make teaching English in the Middle East? How much money can I make teaching English in Europe? What salary can I expect if I teach English in Latin America? How much can I earn teaching English online? Due to a...  [Read more]

When choosing between TEFL and CELTA, it is essential to understand their specific strengths: In essence, while both certifications are valuable, the choice between TEFL and CELTA largely depends on your target teaching audience and career goals. What does TEFL mean? What does CELTA mean? Which is better, TEFL or CELTA? What if a course doesn't meet this criteria? Does the location of the course affect its quality? TEFL, or Teaching English as a Foreign Language, broadly encompasses any training or certification aimed at individuals who wish to teach English, whether locally, abroad, or online. It does not denote a specific course or certification. Upon researching, you will find countless TEFL course providers offering a variety of courses differing in duration, cost, and quality....  [Read more]

If you're contemplating TEFL /TESOL certification , you're likely curious about the prerequisites for teaching English overseas or online. Factors such as the type of TEFL / TESOL certification needed, educational background, teaching experience, and whether you're a native or non-native English speaker are pivotal. Generally, there are only two requirements: Being a Native or near Native English speaker and a TEFL / TESOL certificate. In some countries a third requirement is a Degree. TEFL / TESOL certification is often a fundamental requirement for teaching English overseas. Employers will often expect to see that you have completed a 120-hour TEFL / TESOL certificate course . Some employers may also seek specialized certifications, such as a course that additionally includes: Why get a...  [Read more]

While teaching English abroad can be rewarding, there may be instances when educators wish to supplement their income. One widely embraced strategy is offering private English lessons as there is a substantial market for one-on-one tutoring in most countries. Often, individual students or parents are willing to pay significant amounts, sometimes ranging from $20 to $40 per hour, for these personalized sessions. Leveraging such side gigs can significantly bolster earnings and enhance the overall teaching experience abroad. Teaching private lessons Teaching online Blogging Developing materials Writing and proofreading Au pairing Virtual assistant Examining Taking on one or more private students in your spare time is one of the most common ways for TEFL qualified teachers to make extra...  [Read more]

Absolutely, age shouldn't be a barrier to pursuing a career in teaching English abroad, even if you are over 50. While many TEFL opportunities target younger demographics, individuals over 50 often bring a wealth of life experience and maturity to the classroom. These attributes can be invaluable in the teaching profession. Not only does teaching abroad offer a chance to explore new cultures and environments, but it also provides an avenue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. So, if you are in your 50s or beyond and yearn for adventure combined with purpose, teaching English abroad might be the perfect next chapter. Can people over 50 really teach English abroad? South Korea Thailand Mexico Ecuador Czech Republic The short and simple answer to this common question is...  [Read more]

  This ITTT video examines the negative structure of the Present Simple tense. The positive and questions forms are covered in other videos. Negative: subject + auxiliary verb 'do' + not + base form of the verb I/You/We/They do not teach. He /She/It does not teach. It is always important to teach the contracted forms i.e. do not - don't, does - doesn't. In the negative form the auxiliary verb (also called the helping verb) doesn't has the s so the main verb doesn't need an s -- for example, He doesn't teach. ITTT's teaching courses equip graduates with the qualification and skills necessary to obtain teaching positions globally. Our graduates are in high demand because of the professional level of training and learning acquired on our courses. As a result of this our graduates are...  [Read more]

English teachers' salaries in Peru typically range from $500 to $1,000 monthly, reflecting the diverse teaching opportunities across the country. The demand for English educators is on the rise, particularly in Lima, offering numerous positions with fewer hiring restrictions than many other parts of South America. This makes Peru an attractive option for TEFL teachers looking for a balance of adventure and professional experience. Also read: Should I take my TEFL course before I head overseas to teach? What are TEFL salaries in Peru? Who are the main employers of English language teachers in Peru? What is the recruitment process for English teachers in Peru? What is the cost of living for English teachers in Peru? English teachers in Peru earn salaries between $500 and $1,000 USD monthly,...  [Read more]

Teaching English abroad is a significant life choice, but it doesn't necessarily mean losing touch with loved ones. While distance can pose challenges, modern technology offers various communication tools, from video calls to instant messaging. Regardless of age or independence, maintaining regular contact with family and friends can alleviate concerns and share experiences. With a bit of effort and the right tools, staying connected is entirely feasible. Who should be responsible for maintaining contact while teaching overseas? How important is social media while teaching English abroad? Should I start a blog while teaching English abroad? What else can I do to maintain contact with home while teaching English abroad? While it is easy to make excuses and pass the buck, it ultimately is...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker TEFL Information If you do a quick online search for teaching English abroad, it would be easy to assume that it is only an option for young, single people. However, this is far from the truth, as there are countless thousands of people of all ages who are currently teaching abroad with their families. Many parents see it as a great opportunity to provide their children with an international education that is far removed from the one-dimensional option that most of us experience in our home country. Although moving abroad to teach English as a family is a great option for many people, there are obviously several things to consider before jumping on a plane. Listen to this blog post: Safety concerns I have a non-teaching partner Money concerns Other considerations The main...  [Read more]

The majority of people who complete a TEFL certification course will head overseas to live and work in schools and language centers across the world. However, the job hunting process and securing work permits etc can require a range of different documents that varies from one job to the next. To ensure the whole process runs smoothly, you should make sure you have everything you might need as far in advance as possible. What basic documents are needed for teaching English abroad? What documents will I need when applying for English teaching jobs? What additional documents might be required for teaching English abroad? How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in the U.S.A? How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in...  [Read more]