Will I face age restrictions teaching abroad?
Teaching English abroad is a fantastic opportunity to travel to new places, impart valuable wisdom and make some money while you are doing it! But one nagging question that many would-be ESL teachers have is, am I too old (or too young) to teach English abroad? The answer is: it depends. Each country where English […]
Teaching in China with a family: 6 questions to ask before accepting the job offer
When Grace and I received our final contracts, there was a feeling of excitement that overcame both of us. Although we were making a huge, life-changing decision, many of our doubts had been put to rest as we had formulated a list of essential questions we wanted to answer before receiving our contracts. Although your […]
How to land a job teaching English abroad without experience [With job postings]
There’s that old catch-22 that gets trotted out time and time again. “You can’t get a job without experience, and you can’t get experience without a job.” If you’re wondering whether it’s really possible to get hired to teach abroad without any experience, you’re not alone! In fact, that’s one of the most commonly asked […]
No degree? 5 places to consider teaching English abroad so you can see the world this year
Teaching English abroad is a dream for many of us. It’s a chance to shake up the ordinary and throw yourself into a new experience. It’s a chance to live somewhere completely different and spend time traveling. It’s a chance to impact the lives of children while learning about what it means to be a […]
Teacher talks: What it’s like living and teaching English in Spain
As a hugely popular tourist destination, Spain, to many Europeans, is synonymous with sunny beaches, sangria and sunburn. It’s where many of us spent our family vacations growing up. As a result we often have a tendency to take this incredible country for granted. The fact is, there’s a lot more to Spain than meets […]
Contracts 101: 9 key things that should be in your teach abroad contract
So, you nailed that interview and have a job offer in your ideal location, congrats! All that’s left is to sign on the dotted line. Easy, right? Not so fast! I know it might feel like a like a drag at first, but reading through your contract before you start your teaching job is essential […]
What does it mean if my application is “closed”?
This question has come up in our Facebook and forum comments a lot lately – and that’s not uncommon at this time of year. Plenty of postings are closing as interviews conclude and waves of hiring take place. Despite seeing lots of positions closed, candidates should keep in mind that Teach Away will have more […]
What qualifications do I need to teach English abroad?
Wondering how to get a job teaching English abroad? This one’s easy. To teach English abroad, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in any subject/major, and an ESL teaching qualification (such as a TEFL certification) at the minimum! For more on getting TEFL certified to teach English abroad, check out the following: What is TEFL? TEFL […]
11 tips for a successful teacher phone interview
You might have noticed that a lot of the teaching opportunities on the Teach Away job board require candidates to participate in a pre-screening interview. Psst: Before you can ace your phone interview, you actually have to get the phone interview. Check out these posts for tips on getting your teach abroad job application in […]
6 interview tips that will get you the job – straight from a teach abroad recruiter
So the date for your teach abroad interview is set – it’s time to make your mark! While competition can be fierce, there’s no need to stress. Here are a few of my tried-and-tested tips to make sure that you stand out from the crowd during your teaching job interview. Psst: Before you can ace […]