Teach in Cameroon

Options for teaching in Cameroon

English teaching jobs in Cameroon are largely volunteer. Underfunded schools have many eager, motivated students hoping to learn English, and teachers are warmly welcomed.
Licensed teachers have the opportunity to teach in international schools, which may follow the American, British, or French curricula. In order to teach in Cameroon’s international schools, applicants must hold a government-issued teaching license and have undergone a teaching practicum or student teaching; however, previous full-time experience is not always necessary.

Many teaching jobs in Cameroon are unpaid volunteer positions, although volunteer programs may offer a stipend or housing. Licensed teaching jobs in international schools will usually pay a small but livable salary.

Teach in Cameroon – Hiring

The school year in Cameroon lasts from September to June, so new jobs will usually be posted around June or July. Jobs for English teachers have more flexible start dates year-round, although the busiest hiring period is also June and July.

Qualifications to teach in Cameroon

Teaching English in Cameroon does not always require a TEFL certificate, although it is preferred, especially for paid teaching jobs. In order to teach in international schools, candidates will need a university degree and a valid teaching license.

Visas for teachers in Cameroon

In order to work legally in Cameroon, teachers will need to apply for a work permit through the Minister for Labour and Social Security. Teachers will need to have a signed employment agreement before applying. Schools will usually provide assistance with the visa application process.

Housing in Cameroon

Most teachers will live in the cities of Douala or Yaounde, Cameroon’s largest cities, where they are usually able to find one-bedroom apartments for less than the equivalent of $500 USD. When volunteering in Cameroon, teachers will often have housing provided, usually with other volunteers.

Things to do in Cameroon

In Cameroon, sandy beaches give way to dense rainforests, active volcanoes, and miles of savannah. Visitors to Cameroon are treated to “Africa in miniature,” as it is often called due to its varied geography and wildlife. The country is home to gorillas, monkeys, rhinoceros, elephants, and cheetahs – not to mention the humpback whales and manatees living in the Cameroonian waters.

Living in town means experiencing the sensory overload of rhythmic music, bright colors, and wafts of roasting food. Cameroonians are known for being friendly and hospitable; enjoy a day seeing friends, and relax at night with fresh fish and a cool beer.

Many private schools in Cameroon require applicants to possess a TEFL certificate. The University of Toronto’s TEFL Online Certificate can help you become a leading candidate for some of the top Cameroonian private school positions.

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