Teaching abroad jobs after covid pandemic

Times are changing, and so is the TEFL job market for native and non-native English speakers. Covid-19 has had a major impact on the world and we have not only seen a huge decline in university graduates in the previous two years, but have also experienced the largest college enrollment decline in over a decade. Most language schools have re-opened by now but the social-distancing restrictions in many countries keeps affecting the public and private school sector. Nevertheless, it is safe to say that the worst is behind us, so let's take a breather to analyze the current situation in the TEFL world out there.

TEFL, meaning Teaching English as a Foreign Language, has always been a lucrative source of income for people from around the world. It has opened doors to travel and experiences in other countries while making a living teaching English abroad. Perhaps you have taught English in Asia before and would like to try out something new next year. Chances are that you have already collected some teaching experience abroad, but even if that is not the case, many teaching locations have changed over the years so it is always a good idea to stay up-to-date before starting your new teaching adventure abroad.

Let's take a closer look into recommended teaching locations for 2023, and those you should definitely avoid: The good news is that openings in Latin America and also the demand for ESL jobs in the Middle East has increased a whopping 17% in the previous 8 months. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are the countries which have the greatest demand for TEFL teachers in the Middle East. The average pay for ESL teachers at a private language school in the UAE is around 15,000-25,000 AED per month ($4,000-$6,800). Of course, the higher monthly income for TEFL teachers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is among the main reasons for being popular among ESL instructors. But keep in mind that other factors such as the high amount of teaching hours as well as cultural differences can easily make your teaching experience an unpleasant one.

While Europe is still highly popular in the TEFL world, producing the highest number of TEFL course graduates every year, we certainly suggest you keep an open mind when it comes to particular locations that have been the most popular in recent years, such as the Czech Republic, Spain, France, and Turkey. While the Czech Republic remains highly popular and Covid-19 restrictions have been widely lifted by now, Turkey continues to be politically a troubled environment in recent times. We suggest you stay away from that location for some time, as it is not as safe as it once was to walk the streets of Istanbul and Ankara.

While Spain and Italy remain among the favorite teaching spots among British nationals, Latin America and especially the Caribbean have become more popular for North American ESL teachers. One of the reasons for their popularity is of course the short distance from home and the relatively cheap flight connections, but the Caribbean also offers an outstanding tranquility that you likely won't find in any European country. We all have different expectations and objectives, and if your goal is to make lots of money, teaching abroad in the Middle East is still your best bet. If tranquility and quality of life are a high priority in your life, then take a closer look at teaching locations throughout the Caribbean. Click Here to check out all locations