Top 5 Countries To Use Your TEFL

One of the main reasons to get your TEFL is to travel while you teach. There are some amazing destinations to teach the English language that will also offer rewarding experiences both in and out of the classroom. Here are some of the best countries to use your TEFL.

Brazil

Vibrant, beautiful and a sprawling landscape of cities and rainforest, Brazil is one of the most breathtaking countries by any standard, but even more so if you are able to teach in it. Covering almost half of South America, you could teach in places like Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo, and on your days off, fulfil your sense of adventure. With improvements in economy, Brazilian businesses need EFL teachers to teach the next generation in order to trade internationally. Some teaching jobs will even include accommodation.

Hong Kong

Global communication is important – and nowhere more so than in the fast-paced business centre of Hong Kong. The ability to speak English is considered to be so important in Hong Kong that it’s taught from a very young age, in private and state schools as well as hundreds of learning centres. With such a high demand, opportunities are never-ending, and when you’re not teaching, you can take in the amazing sights of Hong Kong, from the markets to the skyscrapers and everything in between!

Italy

You don’t have to go to the other side of the world to teach English. Take your TEFL certificate and make use of it somewhere idyllic like Italy. One of the most stunning countries in Europe, it’s blessed with the warmth of the Mediterranean in the south and the snow-capped mountains of the Alps in the north. Earn money at a summer camp, private school or language school for adults, where demand is most high in the major cities of Rome, Milan and Venice. Make sure you have plenty of hours of TEFL training under your belt to compete with other applicants vying for this desirable destination.

India

With more than one billion people in India, there are consequently a lot of people to teach English to! Demand is high, while pay is not (many work opportunities are volunteer) – however the cost of living is low and the experience is enriching enough! Introduce yourself to new people, new cultures and new places while you teach and explore. From markets to palaces and gardens to old towns, there are so many exciting things to encounter in one of the most enticing countries on Earth.

Kenya

Ideal for anyone wanting to escape from the hustle and bustle of modern city living, Kenya is seeking EFL teachers to teach local people in order to expand business and make contacts they never would have encountered before. With an opportunity to expand trade, you can make a huge difference teaching in Kenya, while immersing yourself in the unspoilt nature of East Africa. Go in search of wild animals on a safari, discover the traditions of tribal cultures, and say goodbye to your high-speed Internet in one of the most incredible destinations.