Great teaching opportunities for English language teachers 
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Premium Paid Teaching Placements can be found via the map above. Click on the pins for your chosen destination to view placement details and request an application form.
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How do I find work?
Many people who have completed a UK-TEFL course want to put their new found skills and qualifications into practice. Here at UK-TEFL, we will give you the best possible start on finding paid work in the UK or overseas via our VIP Jobs Club. Our course tutors have also taught extensively overseas, and can give you plenty of information and advice on the course.
We are constantly approached by large number of employers throughout the year, who are eager to employ our high calibre graduates for a variety of teaching positions woldwide. All our Premium Paid Teaching Placements can be found on the above map, and to view past favourites please click here >
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Premium Paid Teaching Placements
If you are looking for a paid teaching placement, take a look at our premium PTP programmes. They're designed to take the stress out of teaching English overseas for the first time.
To apply for the premium paid teaching placements, you must be a member of the VIP Jobs Club. Click here to find out how to join.
Trial members of the VIP Jobs Club are entitled to up to three applications for the Premium Paid Teaching Placements on this page, and unlimited applications to the vacancies hidden inside the VIP Jobs Club.
Full VIP members are entitiled to unlimited applications to all Premium Paid Placements and VIP Jobs.
Our highly sought-after programmes will place you in paid jobs, in selected countries, for contracts ranging between three months and two years.
We currently have paid placements worldwide! Some of our favourites are : China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Turkey, Italy, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, Czech Republic and in the UK.
Summer Paid Teaching Placements
Every year we also have a selection of short paid teaching placements in summer camps and summer schools throughout June - September. Take a look at 2011's summer placements to give you a good idea of what will be available in 2012 : France, Italy, Spain, Egypt, Thailand. Finland and the UK!
Volunteering Opportunities
We also have volunteering opportunities in Darjeeling and Dharamsala for 3 to 6 months as well as volunteer schemes in Kenya, Thailand, Burma and the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When do placements start? |
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Placements start all year round depending on which country you want to teach in.
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How easy is it to get a job? |
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It is easier to get a job abroad than in the UK. The placements that we list have a high demand for English teachers so you are likely to get a job there, as long as you are flexible.
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How long do placements last? |
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Contracts for paid teaching placements 1 week and 2 years.
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What's the pay like? |
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The pay varies from country to country but it will all be relative and the more hours you teach, the more you will get paid.
Take a look at the individual pages for more specific information:
China, South Korea, Vietnam, Tunisia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Ecuador, Mexico, Italy, Darjeeling and Dharamsala
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Where and who will I be teaching? |
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You will be based in a private language schools, state schools, or you will be teaching for private businesses. There are also opportunities to teach out of hours to adults and teach one to one.
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Do I need to speak the local language? |
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The only language you will need to speak is English, although you may want to learn the basics of the local language for getting around. Most, or all, of the staff in language schools are English speakers.
All lessons are full immersion into English, so no prior knowledge of other languages are needed.
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What's included? |
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Most placements include accommodation, which is a shared apartment, with your own bedroom and shared facilities.
If your placement does not include accommodation, the recruiter will help you source suitable accommodation.
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How do I apply? |
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First of all, you need to decide which country you want to teach in and then email your interest to jobs@uk-tefl.com. Or you can speak to a TEFL advisor on 0871 222 1231.
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Do I need a degree? |
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A degree is not essential but it is preferable. However, for South Korea you do need a degree to get the correct work permit.
A good CV, and an impressive covering letter, can help greatly if you don't have a degree.
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