Looking to teach English abroad but don't know where to find a job? Here are 10 websites where you can find job openings and opportunities.
Learn how to navigate these websites, here.
What to Know: This is one of the most popular TEFL job sites out there and has an active community connected to it.
Job Locations: Mainly in South/North/Central America, Europe, and Asia. Many postings from China, Southeast Asia, and Japan.
Site Resources: The international job board forums is super helpful for learning about different opportunities that you can find posted on this site, as well as information to know, and dangers to stay away from. There are also resources to utilize for once you start teaching in the classroom.
2. Teach Away
What to Know: To apply to jobs posted on this website, you do need to create a profile.
Job Locations: Across the world. Mainly in the UAE, Europe, North America, and Asia. Most posting are from China, the UAE, and the Middle East.
Site Resources: Their resources and forums page offers helpful information for perspective teachers, those who are currently in the application process, and those who are about to start their job.
What to Know: To apply to jobs posted on this website, you do need to create a profile. You will have to work with a placement consultant, but you do not need to pay for this service.
Job Locations: Mainly in Asia and the UAE. The majority of postings are in China.
Site Resources: You can sign up for job notifications that get sent directly to your email. They also offer breakdowns of what it is like to live and teach in different countries, providing information from salaries and benefits, to tourist attractions around the city.
4. Go Abroad
What to Know: This website is much more than just TEFL jobs abroad, and offers many different work/study abroad options.
Job Locations: Across the World- many postings are not necessarily directly through the public/private schools themselves, but with programs that help you through the TEFL process from start to finish.
Site Resources: This site allows users to post their reviews of the programs being offered, which can assist potential teachers in the decision making process.
5. Total ESL
What to Know: This site can be a bit hard to navigate with the number of adds that pop up.
Job Locations: Mainly in Asia and Europe. There are a lot of postings on this site because they do not seem to delete old jobs.
Site Resources: They offer many resources that you can use in the classroom once you become a teacher. They also have a "scam warning" forum.
6. Go Overseas
What to Know: This website offers more than just TEFL jobs abroad, such as study and volunteer abroad opportunities.
Job Locations: Across the World - many in Europe, UAE, South/Central America, and Asia. Most programs are located in China, Southeast Asia, and Costa Rica.
Site Resources: They have many virtual options if you are not yet ready to move to another country to teach or study. They also offer lots of reviews of different TEFL jobs/programs to help you decide what works best for you.
7. ESL Base
What to Know: This site does not always have many posting when compared to the others.
Job Locations: Many posts are from Europe, UAE, Asia, and South America.
Site Resources: They have tons of resources. You can get job alerts, view their "tefl scam" guides, and utilize their resource page to ask and read about topics regarding teaching abroad. They breakdown what it is like to teach in other countries, and provide a list of different TEFL certification options that you can compare.
8. TEFL .com
What to Know: You will need to create an account to apply to the jobs on this website.
Job Locations: Europe, Asia, South/Central/North America, and the UAE. The majority are in Europe.
Site Resources: Their blog sections offers information about teaching abroad.
What to Know: This website is a great place to learn about what it is like to live and teach in other countries.
Job Locations: **NOTE: As of January 2024 their job board is not available. Usually they are mostly based in Asia.**
Site Resources: This site offers "hiring guides" for specific countries, which are a great breakdown of what it is like to teach English, from the application process and possible salary, to what it is like to live and work in a different country.
10. ESL Employment
What to Know: This website features more than just TEFL jobs. To go right to ESL jobs, you will need to search ESL jobs. A lot of the jobs on this site will bring you to another website where the original job is posted.
Job Locations: Across the World, but there are many opportunities in the USA.
Site Resources: They have forums where you can discuss different topics on teaching and living aboard.
Conclusion
Hopefully one of these websites will help you find your dream TEFL job abroad. Remember to do lots of research before accepting a job to ensure your safety and comfort when living and teaching in a different country. May you have a positive and unforgettable experience.