7 best teach abroad programs for recent college graduates

The best teach abroad programs for recent college graduates

As the exhilaration of finally graduating fades, you’re going to be faced with some significant decisions. For many graduates, the post-university months can be pretty terrifying. You’ve literally no clue what to do – and if you have to move back home while you figure it out – your parents’ house may feel smaller than […]

Can I get a job teaching in Japan if I don’t have a college degree?

With college tuition costs soaring worldwide, many people don’t have the time (or money) to earn a college or university degree. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean your lack of a degree is an automatic barrier to teaching English abroad. In fact, we wrote a blog post listing countries that don’t require a degree to teach […]

Teaching English in Japan: What are the requirements?

Japan is one of the most popular destinations for those looking to teach English abroad. It’s not hard to see why. From the bright lights of Tokyo to the temples of Kyoto, the country is that perfect combination of being vastly different than what you are used to while also being technologically advanced, politically stable […]

5 Requirements For Teaching English in South Korea

South Korea is colloquially referred to as the Land of the Morning Calm, but for the millions of people who live, work and teach English there, it is the land of Korean BBQ, K-pop, and stunning natural beauty.  Where else can you explore a secluded Buddhist monastery in the hills and 20 minutes later, be […]

Do I need to speak Mandarin to teach English in China?

It can seem like a daunting experience to travel overseas to work in a country where you don’t know the native language. But don’t let the fear of not being able to speak Mandarin keep you from teaching English in China. Do I need to learn Chinese to teach English in China? The short answer […]

Why teaching English abroad after graduation was the best decision of my life

The decision to move and teach English abroad was inspired by many sleepless nights leading up to my university graduation. I was earning my BA in behavioral sciences and entirely unsure of what I would do next. Deciding what to do after graduation. The list of options was as follows: Apply for graduate school to […]

Crowded job market reveals new career opportunities for Canadian teachers

Getting accepted into a teacher training program in the first place used to be the hardest part for aspiring teachers in Canada. Nowadays, though, the hardest part is actually finding a job after you graduate. The upside is that, following several years of some truly grim job prospects for Canadian educators, teacher unemployment rates across […]