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Teach in Macau

Teaching in Macau is possible in both international schools and language institutes. In order to teach English in Macau, teachers are encouraged to complete a TEFL certificate to have the best chance of successfully obtaining an English teaching job.

Teachers who apply for jobs in Macau’s international schools may need a valid teaching license from their home state or country. Most teaching jobs in Macau, whether ESL jobs or license teaching jobs, will require 1-2 years of previous experience.

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Teach in Macau

Teaching in Macau - Hiring

Hiring for teaching jobs in Macau occurs year-round. Teachers who are interested in teaching in Macau should create a profile at www.teachaway.com/teacher/register.

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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.

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TEFL Certification for Private School Teachers

Many private schools in Macau 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 private school positions in Macau.

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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

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