Exotic, Overseas ESL Jobs Can Be Yours
How would you like to teach a classroom full of 6 year olds how to speak English in the Himalayas? If you would then teaching English as a Second Language or ESL might be for you. Exotic overseas ESL jobs can be yours if you follow these guidelines:
Before you start applying for ESL jobs you need to complete a certification course in Teaching English to Foreign Learners (TEFL) or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). It is nearly impossible to land a position without first being certified. Most online courses can be completed in 4 weeks or less and classroom based courses last typically for 9 weeks. Make certain that the course you selected is an internationally accredited course.
Courses are available online at several locations and range from $190 to $1500 depending on the program you choose. There are also classroom bases courses in select cities throughout the country and across the world. Classroom courses often include a 20 hour practicum for those who might feel they need a little practice before being turned loose in a classroom. Programs are typically 100 to 150 hours depending on the areas which you want to certify. Those areas include: General TEFL, teaching TEFL to Young Learners, and teaching business TEFL.
Look for job posting boards that offer overseas planning tips, resume support and career assistance along with posting employment opportunities. There doesn’t seem to be a shortage of posting boards, so take your time and evaluate the additional services each provides to come up with your best fit.
Most job posting sites are boasting more than 15,000 employers registered on their sites and estimate nearly 250 job opportunities being placed weekly. With numbers like these there are a lot of opportunities available.
The business world represents the highest demand for these jobs followed closely by school systems in foreign countries. It might be wise to go ahead and invest in a dual certificate which includes the TEFL for business and TEFL for young learners. It can only increase your marketability and pay.
With the current job market climate it might be a good time to try your hand at teaching English in some exotic locale. An added bonus is the extra bit of prestige that having taught overseas will add to your resume.
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