Teach in Macau

Find ESL teaching jobs and opportunities for certified teachers to teach in Macau on Teach Away’s job board. Teaching in Macau offers exciting adventures and professional experiences for interested educators looking to teach English overseas.

Top English teaching jobs in Macau

Online English Teacher - Remote South American Position

The Really Great Teacher Company Remote, Online Teaching Jobs TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours,TESL/TEFL Certificate,TESL/TEFL Diploma Level

Ongoing

View job
Online Teacher & Live Stream Host

Houhai English Beijing, Online Teaching Jobs Teaching Credential/License,TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours,TESL/TEFL Certificate,TESL/TEFL Diploma Level

Start in May, 2025

View job
Online English Teacher( US/Canada Teachers Only)

TwinkleTalk Online, Online Teaching Jobs TESL/TEFL Certificate

Ongoing

View job

View all jobs

How to teach English in Macau

To land a teaching job in Macau usually requires a teacher to have previous ESL teaching experience. A TEFL certificate is helpful, as there is often a lot of competition for English teaching jobs in Macau. In order to teach abroad in Macau’s international schools, educators will need a teaching qualification from their home country and usually a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Living in Macau

Known as the Las Vegas of the East, Macau has much more to offer than casinos. The region is a former Portuguese colony, and this influence can be seen in Macau’s streets and architecture, which have a distinctly European feel. Besides experiencing the world-class restaurants and cafes, residents can enjoy bicycling and hiking around Macau. Many choose to escape from the crowds of the densely-populated main peninsula by spending time on the less crowded islands, which are accessible by bridge. Cantonese is the most-spoken language in Macau, although many Macanese will speak some Mandarin as well. Because Macau is a popular tourist destination, many people also know English.

Teaching TEFL in Macau

To be considered for English teaching jobs in Macau, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and TESL/TEFL certification—either certificate allows educators to teach English in a foreign language environment.

For anyone interested in teaching jobs in Macau who do not yet have the TEFL certification, or would like to upgrade their existing certification, Teach Away offers two high-quality, fully online TEFL certification programs: the Teach Away TEFL course and the Manhattan University TEFL course. Each is built to match the qualifications private school employers expect. You’ll gain essential skills, expert-led training, and access to job placement support through one of the world’s leading teacher recruitment platforms.

Apply now

Macau at a glance

Country information

Language: Cantonese, Portuguese

Population: 600,000

Currency: Macanese pataca (MOP)

Government: Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

Size: 29 square kilometers

Quick facts

Portuguese and Cantonese are the official languages of Macau.

Macau is actually a special administrative region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China and, its official capital city is Beijing.

Macau is the only place in China where gambling is legal

Though Macau is a part of China but it has its own currency. The currency of Macau is called Macanese Pataca.

Macau is one of the most densely populated regions in the world.

Macau became the first and last Asian country to become a European colony, the last Portuguese governor left in 1999.

The A-Ma Temple, located in the southeast of the Macau Peninsula, is the oldest temple in the region. It was constructed in the year of 1488 of the Ming Dynasty