All about: Teaching overseas

Teaching abroad as part of a gap travel year is a great way to boost your CV and can also act as an unforgettable experience for those who choose to take part. Depending on the country and company you go with, you may be asked to have a formal teaching qualification.

Why teach abroad in the first place

A career in teaching does not have to be an aim of yours in order for you to teach abroad. You may wish to give something back to the world, learn a new language or you may just wish to spend a summer abroad for the experience of it. Gaining experience Of course, many of those who teach abroad do so in order to gain experience for their own teaching career. However, gaining experience in teaching abroad is not completely necessary in order for you to teach,though it is a great addition to your CV that could set you apart from others. Seeing the world Teaching abroad is a great way to see the world. If you have the right experience, you can travel and earn money as you explore the world. You may also be able to touch on some communities in need.

How can I teach abroad?

There is a variety of ways in which you can teach abroad. Volunteer work Volunteer trips with companies such as Gvi.co.uk offer travel courses that allow you to teach abroad. These trips are usually paid for and whilst the costs include insurance, accommodation, food and your job,you may have to pay additional costs for your flight. Paid teaching abroad You can also get paid to teach abroad. Depending on the country, you will have to hold at least a TEFL certificate and some countries/institutions require their teachers to also hold a degree that is relevant to the subject they are teaching.
TEFL course You can find a TEFL course easily in the UK and taking one will open many doors for you as far as teaching abroad is concerned.

Where can I teach abroad?

The locations at which you can teach abroad are quite vast. You can teach somewhere close to home or you can choose to indulge in the culture of a continent or country that is completely alien to you. A final word Research the country you wish to teach in beforehand and prepare yourself financially for the first few days there.