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45 recruiters and job boards: updated October 2026
The recruiters and job boards our graduates use to find teaching jobs in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam, plus 6 online teaching companies. Pick a country to compare pay and requirements, then apply directly.
The world's largest TEFL market, with jobs from kindergartens to universities. Most roles are at private language schools teaching children, and schools usually sponsor your work visa.
Read our China guideAn Asia-focused job board (the name blends "Teaching" and "East") with roles posted by schools and recruiters.
ApplyA long-running Asia recruiter that places teachers in vetted schools and helps with the visa process.
ApplyA frequently updated list of English teaching jobs across China, from young learners to adults.
ApplyRunning since 1995, Dave's ESL Cafe is a classic jobs board and resource site for ESL teachers.
ApplyHand-picked schools they've worked with for over 10 years, all with clear contracts and legal work visas.
ApplyKindergarten to adult teaching jobs across China, with plenty of choice.
ApplyOne of China's largest English-language sites for expats, with thousands of jobs for foreigners.
ApplyA language school group with schools across China and Indonesia, running for over 30 years.
ApplyA UK-based organizer of school and family placements since 2005, with over 1,500 people placed.
ApplySteady work in cram schools (buxiban), kindergartens and public schools, in a safe and friendly place to live.
A long-running Asia recruiter placing teachers in vetted schools across Taiwan.
ApplyEverything for teaching English in Taiwan: jobs, housing and advice, from kindergarten to adults.
ApplyTeast's Taiwan job board, with roles posted by schools and recruiters.
ApplyThe Ministry of Education's program placing foreign English teachers and teaching assistants in public schools.
ApplyThe highest pay in the region, but also high rent. Many roles suit teachers with some experience.
The government's Native-speaking English Teacher Scheme for public primary and secondary schools, recruited every year.
ApplyTeaching jobs gathered from Times Education and TES. Best for teachers with some experience.
ApplyHong Kong's big general jobs site, with a search for English teacher roles.
ApplyAssistant language teacher (ALT) roles in public schools, plus English conversation schools (eikaiwa) and kindergartens. Students are often shy at first and stronger at reading than speaking.
Read our Japan guideA large English conversation school chain. You need a bachelor's degree and a strong command of English.
ApplyFounded in 2015 by Tomoko Tamaki, placing hundreds of teachers in Japan, China, Taiwan and Saudi Arabia.
ApplyFounded in 1972, Japan's largest private provider of assistant language teachers to public schools.
ApplyThe go-to site for living and working in Japan, with teaching jobs for all ages updated regularly.
ApplyJapan's leading provider of one-to-one English lessons, with a flexible schedule system.
ApplyA job site for non-Japanese job seekers, searchable by location and type of job.
ApplySchools all over Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, with training plus housing and visa support.
ApplyA major school chain with training, a competitive package and its own curriculum and materials.
ApplyPlaces teachers in schools across Japan, with support for life in Japan.
ApplyGreat for saving money, with free housing and flights common. Choose public schools for shorter hours or private academies (hagwons) for more choice.
Read our South Korea guideA long-running Asia recruiter placing teachers in public schools and academies across Korea.
ApplyThe classic ESL jobs board, with a busy section for Korea.
ApplyTeast's South Korea job board, with roles posted by schools and recruiters.
Apply19 years of placing English teachers across Korea, with full E-2 visa and relocation support.
ApplyConnects teachers with top-rated schools in Korea and China.
ApplyA recruiter for English teaching jobs in Korea.
ApplyPlaces degree holders from the UK, US, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, with or without experience.
ApplyPlaces college graduates in public elementary schools and private schools with a record of honoring their contracts.
ApplyOver 15 years of placements, working with approved schools only.
ApplyAn official EPIK recruiter that also recruits for the Gyeongnam and Chungnam education offices, all year round.
ApplyA recruiter that guides you through every step of moving to Korea.
ApplyRegularly updated jobs across Korea, including Seoul and Busan.
ApplyEnglish Programs in Thai schools, language schools and international schools, in one of the friendliest places to start teaching.
Read our Thailand guideTeast's Thailand job board, with roles posted by schools and recruiters.
ApplyPlacing teachers in more than 25 private and government schools across Thailand since 2002.
ApplyRunning since 1999 and one of the biggest job boards for teachers in Thailand.
ApplyA large jobs site for foreign teachers in Thailand, with visa advice and blogs.
ApplyA booming market with jobs all year in language centers and schools. Job hunting in person often works better than applying online.
Started in 2017 as a charity giving free English lessons to children in Hanoi, and now hires teachers.
ApplyA job board for expats, with jobs from kindergarten to adults.
ApplyTeast's Vietnam job board, with roles posted by schools and recruiters.
ApplyPlenty of Vietnam ESL posts, many from recruiters. Check who's posting before you apply.
ApplyNot ready to move abroad, or don't have a degree yet? Teach students in Asia from home. You don't need a work visa, but always check the rules for where you live.
Online lessons for students aged 3 to 18 in Asia.
ApplySet your own price and timetable. Best if you're happy to market yourself.
ApplyVideo and audio lessons with Korean students.
ApplyJapan-based, teaching students of all ages in short lessons.
ApplyRecruits home-based teachers for online language schools.
ApplyOne-to-one lessons with students in Japan and Taiwan.
ApplyNothing matches. Try a country or a word like "kids" or "visa".
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The biggest markets are China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam and Thailand, with Hong Kong for more experienced teachers. This page lists 45 recruiters and job boards across all seven, plus 6 online teaching companies.
Hong Kong usually pays the most, but rent is high. South Korea and China are often the best for saving, because many jobs include free housing or a housing allowance and flights.
For a work visa, almost always. China, South Korea, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam all ask for a bachelor's degree, and Taiwan usually does. Without a degree, online teaching is the easiest place to start.
Most schools and recruiters ask for a 120-hour TEFL certificate, and China and Vietnam generally need one for the work visa. It also helps you stand out and get ready for your first classes.
Reputable recruiters are usually free for teachers, because schools pay them. Be careful with any recruiter that asks you to pay a placement fee.
Private schools and language centers hire all year. Japan's school year starts in April, South Korea's public school intakes are in spring and fall, and China's semesters start around September and February, so apply two to four months before.
Yes. Our courses are accredited by OTCAC, and graduates have used their certificates for teaching visas in South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan. Certificates can be notarized and apostilled.