| Country | Degree Requirements (set by the government of that country) |
TEFL Qualification | Average Monthly Salary (approx.) | Nationalities | Age Restrictions | Work Visa Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Czech Republic |
Not required | 120 hours | £380 - 1000 GBP (11,500 - 30,400 CZK | EU members preferred | No apparent limit | EU member or tourist visa change to work visa or work visa in advance |
France |
Bachelor's preferred | 120 hours | £840 - 1,000 GBP (€1,000 - 2,000 EUR) | EU members preferred | No apparent limit | EU members or tourist visa change to work visa or work visa in advance |
Germany |
Bachelor's preferred | 120 hours | £840 - 1,600 GBP (€1000 - 2,000 EUR) | Native English speakers preferred | No apparent limit | EU members preferred or tourist visa change to work visa or work visa in advance |
Italy |
Not required but is preferred | 120 hours | £1,000 - 1,200 GBP (€1,200 - 1,500 EUR) | EU members preferred | No apparent limit | EU members preferred or tourist visa change to work visa or work visa in advance |
Spain |
Not required | 120 hours | £590 - 1,100 GBP (€700 - 1,400 EUR) | EU members preferred | No apparent limit | EU members preferred or tourist visa change to work visa or work visa in advance |
Russia |
Not required | 100 hours | £300 - 520 GBP (15,000 - 25,000 RUB) | Native English speakers preferred | No apparent restrictions | Work visa in advance |
China  |
Bachelor's preferred (required in certain areas) | 120 hours | £630 - 1,600 GBP (6,000 - 16,000 RMB) | No nationality restrictions | Under 55 - 60 years old | Work visa in advance or tourist visa convert to work visa |
Hong Kong |
Bachelor's required | Preferred | £1,500 - 3,300 GBP (18,000 - 40,000 HKD) | No nationality restrictions | Under 60 years old | Work visa in advance |
India |
A degree in education or degree and teaching | 120 hours | £520 - 1,100 GBP (43,000 - 91,900 INR) | Native English speakers preferred | No apparent limit | Work visa in advance |
Japan |
Bachelor's required | Preferred | £1,400 - 1,900 GBP (230,000 - 300,000 JPY) | You must have been educated through an English curriculum for at least 12 years | Under 65 years old | Work visa in advance |
South Korea |
Bachelor's required | 100 hours (needed for work visa) | £1,000 - 1,400 GBP (1,800,000 - 2,400,000 KRW) | Native English speakers | Under 60 years old | Work visa in advance |
Thailand  |
Bachelor's required | 120 hours (needed for work visa) | £550 - 750 GBP (25,000 - 35,000 THB) | Native English speakers (according to Thai government) | Under 60 years old (Although schools tend to hire those under 55) | Work visa in advance |
Vietnam |
Bachelor's required | 120 hours | £650 - 1,300 GBP ($1,000 - $2,000 USD) | No nationality restrictions | Under 60 years old | Tourist Visa convert to work visa or work visa in advance |
Argentina  |
Not required | 120 hours | £350 - 500 GBP (2,800 - 4,000 ARS) | No nationality restrictions | No apparent limits | Tourist visa for 6 months or work visa for anything more |
Brazil  |
Not required | 120 hours | £450 - 770 GBP (1,400 - 2,400 BRL) | No nationality restrictions | No apparent limits | Tourist visa for 6 months or work visa for anything more |
Chile |
Not required | 120 hours | £320 - 640 GBP (230,000 - 460,000 CLP) | No nationality restrictions | No apparent restrictions | Tourist visa for 6 months or work visa for anything more |
Costa Rica  |
Not required | 120 hours | £320 - 700 GBP (240,000 - 540,000 CRC) | No nationality restrictions | No apparent limit | Tourist visa for 6 months or work visa for anything more |
Mexico  |
Not required | 120 hours | £500 - 750 GBP (10,000 - 14,000 MXN) | No nationality restrictions | No apparent limit | Tourist visa for 6 months or work visa for anything more |
Peru  |
Preferred | 120 hours | £250 - 500 GBP (1,000 - 2,000 PEN) | No nationality restrictions | Under 65 years old | Tourist visa for 6 months or work visa for anything more |
Saudi Arabia |
Bachelor's degree required | CELTA | £1,500 - 2,600 GBP (9,000 - 15,000 SAR) | Native English speakers | No apparent restrictions | Work visa in advance |
United Arab Emirates |
Bachelor's degree required | 120 hours | £2,800 - 3,900 GBP (8,000 - 11,000 AED) | Native English speakers | No apparent restrictions | Work visa in advance |
TEFL Jobs - Information Overview
There are thousands of TEFL positions abroad available at any one time. The information on this page will help you find a suitable position with details regarding some of the most popular TEFL destinations.
Changes may have occurred by the last edit 1/10/2013
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