Best Countries for Teaching English
20 items ranked
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1.
Korea
Offering many perks such as airfare, housing, insurance benefits, good salaries and a low cost of living. As one of the world’s most technologically advanced countries, the quality of life in South Korea is high. South Korean’s are also regarded as some of the friendliest and most hospitable people in the world.
55 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
2.
Japan
Practically begging for English teachers and you can find work via the Internet quickly. Will provide successful applicants with visa sponsorship, apartment, partially-paid national insurance, etc. Although the pay is high, so is the cost of living.
50 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
3.
Taiwan
30 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
4.
Thailand
The pay isn't high but it's a livable salary and, in many cases, gives you a much better standard of living than if you taught in the west. Rich in culture and has great weather year round and lots of beaches.
23 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
5.
China
23 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
6.
Vietnam
21 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
7.
Hong Kong
20 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
8.
Brazil
15 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
9.
Italy
Work Visa’s are hard to get for most countries in the UN, however Italy might be easier if you have family with Italian passport.
6 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
10.
Dominican Republic
5 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
11.
Costa Rica
5 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
12.
Peru
4 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
13.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is at the top as far as money's concerned. However, you will need a lot of experience. Also, keep in mind that life in the Middle East may not be as foreign friendly as other countries.
4 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
14.
Argentina
4 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
15.
Chile
4 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
16.
Colombia
4 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
17.
Mexico
Low pay, but very laid back and the cost of living is relatively low. Also is close enough to home that you may come home on breaks.
2 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
18.
United Arab Emirates
2 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
19.
Spain
1 point - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
20.
The Czech Republic
Amazing scenery, high demand for teacher and relative ease of entry, the Czech Republic, especially Prague, is a traveler’s dream come true.
0 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
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