Getting a job in EFL teaching

Where can you teach?

After successfully passing the Trinity CertTESOL course you will be certified to teach English as a foreign language anywhere in the world. Exciting teaching positions can easily be found throughout Central and Eastern Europe, Central and South America and the Far East in particular. Demand for English language teaching remains high in Germany and the rest of Western Europe, though the job market is considerably more competitive. LSI Berlin is well-placed to help you deal with this and provides a highly professional foundation wherever you hope to start.

The current job market in much of Asia is similar to Central and Eastern Europe with a very high demand for TEFL Certified English teachers. The salaries in Japan are much higher than the average, though so is the cost of living. It is another highly competitive market so that quality TEFL training and certification are essential if you want to break into it. Working in Korea or Taiwan might allow you to save more money. A number of teachers have worked in these countries in order to pay off credit cards and student loans. China currently provides the most opportunities for TEFL teaching anywhere in the world and Vietnam is a fast-developing location. The pay will allow you to live a comfortable local lifestyle. The same can be said for Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia which have traditionally held an exotic (if not always financial) appeal for many EFL teachers.

The Middle East still offers quite a few opportunities for CertTESOL trained teachers. Even without the current political climate, lifestyle restrictions put many people off, but as in Korea and Taiwan a teacher can save a significant amount of money here. Usually the requirements are a university degree and a recognised TEFL Certificate.

How can we help?

At LSI we are ready to provide you with honest and informed advice, contacts and information necessary to find a suitable teaching position for you.

The process of finding work begins with your acceptance onto the Trnity CertTESOL course. We know that you may not be completely sure about where you would like to teach at this stage, but if you tell us where you are interested in teaching, we can collect current information for you. We want to help you to explore all options and choose the right destination.

During the course we will keep you aware of current job openings and language school contacts from all over the world. We can also provide information about specific countries including average salaries and working requirements. You will also have access to listings of teaching positions and locations through EFL publications and the Internet.

We will assist you with preparing cover letters, an appropriate resume for TEFL purposes and interviews. Upon successful completion of the course you will be provided with a formal letter of reference in addition to your certificate.

Even after you graduate from LSI we are committed to your continuing professional development and will happily provide support and advice throughout your TEFL career.