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The requirements to teach English abroad vary slightly by country, but common requirements include:

• Native-level English fluency
• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• Citizenship in the United States, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or another country where English is spoken as a first language.

Certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is required to teach in some countries but not all. Regardless of where you plan to teach abroad, TEFL certification is recommended because it will prepare you to be a successful teacher. TEFL certification is especially helpful if you don’t have a lot of previous teaching experience.

Yes! You do not need to know the local language to teach English abroad. In fact, many schools encourage foreign teachers to only speak English with students. Even if your students have very limited English proficiency, you will be able to communicate with them using non-verbal communication, such as gestures, facial expressions, and other body language. 

Teaching abroad is a great way to develop foreign language skills and you’ll want to learn at least basic phrases in the local language to help navigate daily life in your new home. It’s easy to learn basic phrases in the local language with free apps like .  While teaching abroad, you’ll be immersed in the local culture and language so there will be plenty of opportunities to develop your language skills.  You can also take language classes in your free time or participate in language exchanges with locals.

TEFL certification (or equivalent teacher training) is required for teaching English in some countries, but not all.  Regardless of where you plan to teach English abroad, TEFL certification is recommended because it will give you the skills you need to be an effective teacher.  TEFL certification is especially helpful if you don’t have a lot of previous teaching experience.

ºÚÁÏÍø911TEFL’s 150-hour certification course will give you the training you need to be a confident and successful English teacher.  In this online course, you’ll join a supportive learning environment with up to 15 other students, and a highly qualified TEFL instructor.  ºÚÁÏÍø911TEFL is accredited by and .

You can absolutely save money while teaching English Abroad and many teachers use the opportunity to build their personal savings or payoff student loans. The amount you are able to save will vary by country as well as your personal spending habits.

In general, there is greater potential to save money in countries like South Korea, China, or Thailand, where salaries are relatively high and teachers receive free housing.

Teachers in Spain earn enough to cover basic living expenses. However, many teachers find ways of earning extra income, such as giving private English lessons as an English tutor. You can choose to either save extra income or use it for travel around Spain and the rest of Europe.