Talk to a real person54 recruiters and job boards, checked October 2026
Find TEFL jobs abroad
The recruiters and job boards our graduates use to find teaching jobs around the world, from global boards like Teach Away and Tes to trusted recruiters in Asia, plus 6 online teaching companies. Every link was checked in October 2026. Then compare pay and requirements in 64 countries.
Global TEFL job boards and recruiters
Big international job boards and recruiters that cover dozens of countries. Start here if you're open to anywhere, or if you're a licensed teacher looking at international schools.
- PayVaries by country, see the table below
- You needDegree for most work visas, 120-hour TEFL
- VisaYour employer usually sponsors it
- Good to knowInternational schools need a teaching license
Teach Away
RecruiterOne of the biggest teach-abroad boards, with international schools, government programs and language schools worldwide, plus online jobs.
ApplyTes Jobs
Job boardThousands of teaching jobs in the UK and internationally, with a large international school section.
ApplyTeacher Horizons
RecruiterA free recruiter for qualified teachers, matching you with international schools all over the world.
ApplySearch Associates
RecruiterA long-running agency placing licensed teachers in international schools, with recruiting fairs every year.
ApplySchrole
Job boardInternational school vacancies from more than 500 schools in over 100 countries.
ApplyESLbase
Job boardTEFL jobs worldwide and online, with new jobs daily, job alerts and a CV upload.
ApplyDave's ESL Cafe International
Job boardThe classic ESL jobs board since 1995, with an international section beyond its Korea and China boards.
ApplyTeast
Job boardTeaching jobs abroad and online, updated daily, with a strong focus on Asia.
ApplySerious Teachers
Job boardESL jobs in over 40 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Latin America, all posted in the last 30 days.
ApplyTEFL jobs in China
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 guide- Pay$1,300 to $2,600 a month
- You needDegree, 120-hour TEFL, clean record
- VisaZ work visa
- Often includedHousing or allowance, flights
Teast China
Job boardAn Asia-focused job board (the name blends "Teaching" and "East") with roles posted by schools and recruiters.
ApplyKorvia China
RecruiterA long-running Asia recruiter that places teachers in vetted schools and helps with the visa process.
ApplyChina Teach Jobs
Job boardA frequently updated list of English teaching jobs across China, from young learners to adults.
ApplyDave's ESL Cafe China
Job boardRunning since 1995, Dave's ESL Cafe is a classic jobs board and resource site for ESL teachers.
ApplyGold Star Teachers
RecruiterHand-picked schools they've worked with for over 10 years, all with clear contracts and legal work visas.
ApplyChina By Teaching
Job boardKindergarten to adult teaching jobs across China, with plenty of choice.
ApplyeChinaCities
Job boardOne of China's largest English-language sites for expats, with thousands of jobs for foreigners.
ApplyEnglish 1
School chainA language school group with schools across China and Indonesia, running for over 30 years.
ApplyTeach English in China
Placement programA UK-based organizer of school and family placements since 2005, with over 1,500 people placed.
ApplyTEFL jobs in Taiwan
Steady work in cram schools (buxiban), kindergartens and public schools, in a safe and friendly place to live.
- PayAbout NT$55,000 to NT$70,000 a month
- You needUsually a degree, TEFL preferred
- VisaWork permit and resident card
- Often includedHelp finding housing
Korvia Taiwan
RecruiterA long-running Asia recruiter placing teachers in vetted schools across Taiwan.
ApplyTEALIT
Job boardEverything for teaching English in Taiwan: jobs, housing and advice, from kindergarten to adults.
ApplyTeast Taiwan
Job boardTeast's Taiwan job board, with roles posted by schools and recruiters.
ApplyTaiwan Foreign English Teacher Program
Government programThe Ministry of Education's program placing foreign English teachers and teaching assistants in public schools.
ApplyTEFL jobs in Hong Kong
The highest pay in the region, but also high rent. Many roles suit teachers with some experience.
- PayAbout HK$20,000 to HK$40,000+ a month
- You needDegree, plus teacher training for the NET Scheme
- VisaEmployment visa
- Good to knowRent is high, so check the package
NET Scheme (Education Bureau)
Government programThe government's Native-speaking English Teacher Scheme for public primary and secondary schools, recruited every year.
ApplyHong Kong Teaching Jobs
Job boardTeaching jobs gathered from Times Education and TES. Best for teachers with some experience.
ApplyJobsDB Hong Kong
Job boardHong Kong's big general jobs site, with a search for English teacher roles.
ApplyTEFL jobs in Japan
Assistant 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 guide- PayAbout ¥250,000 to ¥300,000 a month
- You needDegree, 120-hour TEFL
- VisaInstructor or Specialist in Humanities visa
- Good to knowSchool year starts in April
AEON
School chainA large English conversation school chain. You need a bachelor's degree and a strong command of English.
ApplyTamaki TEFL Recruitment
RecruiterFounded in 2015 by Tomoko Tamaki, placing hundreds of teachers in Japan, China, Taiwan and Saudi Arabia.
ApplyInterac
RecruiterFounded in 1972, Japan's largest private provider of assistant language teachers to public schools.
ApplyGaijinPot Jobs
Job boardThe go-to site for living and working in Japan, with teaching jobs for all ages updated regularly.
ApplyGaba
School chainJapan's leading provider of one-to-one English lessons, with a flexible schedule system.
ApplyYOLO JAPAN
Job boardA job site for non-Japanese job seekers, searchable by location and type of job.
ApplyNOVA
School chainSchools all over Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, with training plus housing and visa support.
ApplyECC
School chainA major school chain with training, a competitive package and its own curriculum and materials.
ApplyHeart Corporation
RecruiterPlaces teachers in schools across Japan, with support for life in Japan.
ApplyTEFL jobs in South Korea
Great 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 guide- Pay$1,670 to $2,000 a month
- You needDegree, passport from an English-speaking country
- VisaE-2 visa
- Often includedFree housing, flights, health insurance
Korvia Korea
RecruiterA long-running Asia recruiter placing teachers in public schools and academies across Korea.
ApplyDave's ESL Cafe Korea
Job boardThe classic ESL jobs board, with a busy section for Korea.
ApplyTeast Korea
Job boardTeast's South Korea job board, with roles posted by schools and recruiters.
ApplyOK Recruiting
Recruiter19 years of placing English teachers across Korea, with full E-2 visa and relocation support.
ApplyESL Teaching Job in Asia
RecruiterConnects teachers with top-rated schools in Korea and China.
ApplyESL ROK
RecruiterA recruiter for English teaching jobs in Korea.
ApplyGone2Korea
RecruiterPlaces degree holders from the UK, US, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, with or without experience.
ApplyTEIK
RecruiterPlaces college graduates in public elementary schools and private schools with a record of honoring their contracts.
ApplyPlanet ESL
RecruiterOver 15 years of placements, working with approved schools only.
ApplyKorean Horizons
RecruiterAn official EPIK recruiter that also recruits for the Gyeongnam and Chungnam education offices, all year round.
ApplyPark English
RecruiterA recruiter that guides you through every step of moving to Korea.
ApplyWorknPlay
Job boardRegularly updated jobs across Korea, including Seoul and Busan.
ApplyTEFL jobs in Thailand
English Programs in Thai schools, language schools and international schools, in one of the friendliest places to start teaching.
Read our Thailand guide- Pay30,000 to 50,000 baht ($900 to $1,500)
- You needDegree for the work visa, 120-hour TEFL
- VisaNon-Immigrant B visa
- Good to knowLow cost of living
Teast Thailand
Job boardTeast's Thailand job board, with roles posted by schools and recruiters.
ApplyBFITS
RecruiterPlacing teachers in more than 25 private and government schools across Thailand since 2002.
ApplyAjarn
Job boardRunning since 1999 and one of the biggest job boards for teachers in Thailand.
ApplyKru Teacher
Job boardA large jobs site for foreign teachers in Thailand, with visa advice and blogs.
ApplyTEFL jobs in Vietnam
A booming market with jobs all year in language centers and schools. Job hunting in person often works better than applying online.
- Pay$1,200 to $2,000 a month
- You needDegree, 120-hour TEFL, background check
- VisaWork permit
- Good to knowLow costs and great street food
Career Plus
RecruiterStarted in 2017 as a charity giving free English lessons to children in Hanoi, and now hires teachers.
ApplyVietnam Teaching Jobs
Job boardA job board for expats, with jobs from kindergarten to adults.
ApplyTeast Vietnam
Job boardTeast'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.
ApplyOnline TEFL jobs
Not ready to move abroad, or don't have a degree yet? Teach students around the world from home. You don't need a work visa, but always check the rules for where you live.
Polly English
Online companyOnline lessons for students aged 3 to 18 in Asia.
ApplyPreply
Online companySet your own price and timetable. Best if you're happy to market yourself.
ApplyLingora
Online companyVideo and audio lessons with Korean students.
ApplyNative Camp
Online companyJapan-based, teaching students of all ages in short lessons.
ApplyReally Great Teachers
Online companyRecruits home-based teachers for online language schools.
ApplyEngoo
Online companyOne-to-one lessons with students in Japan and Taiwan.
ApplyNothing matches. Try a country or a word like "kids" or "visa".
Pay and requirements
Teaching English in 64 countries, compared
Typical monthly pay, what you need and what's often included for full-time TEFL jobs. Filter by region or search for a country.
Argentina
Latin America- You need
- 120-hour TEFL, degree preferred
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Austria
Europe- You need
- EU passport or work permit, degree, TEFL
- Often included
- Paid holidays, rarely housing
- Background check
- Yes
Bahrain
Middle East and Africa- You need
- Degree, TEFL, experience preferred
- Often included
- Flights, housing, insurance
- Background check
- Yes
Bangladesh
Asia- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Yes
Belgium
Europe- You need
- EU passport or work permit, degree, TEFL
- Often included
- Paid holidays, rarely housing
- Background check
- Yes
Bolivia
Latin America- You need
- 120-hour TEFL, degree preferred
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Brazil
Latin America- You need
- 120-hour TEFL, degree preferred
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Cambodia
Asia- You need
- 120-hour TEFL, degree preferred
- Often included
- Local contracts, some housing
- Background check
- Yes
Chile
Latin America- You need
- 120-hour TEFL, degree preferred
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
China
Asia- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL, native English passport
- Often included
- Housing, flights, health insurance
- Background check
- Yes
Colombia
Latin America- You need
- 120-hour TEFL, degree preferred
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Costa Rica
Latin America- You need
- 120-hour TEFL, degree preferred
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Czech Republic
Europe- You need
- Degree, TEFL, work visa for non-EU
- Often included
- Visa support, paid holidays
- Background check
- Yes
Denmark
Europe- You need
- EU passport or work permit, degree, TEFL
- Often included
- Mostly independent contracts
- Background check
- Yes
Dominican Republic
Latin America- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Ecuador
Latin America- You need
- 120-hour TEFL, degree preferred
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Egypt
Middle East and Africa- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Sometimes housing, flights, insurance
- Background check
- Yes
El Salvador
Latin America- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Finland
Europe- You need
- EU passport or work permit, degree, TEFL
- Often included
- Mostly independent contracts
- Background check
- Yes
France
Europe- You need
- EU passport or TAPIF program, degree, TEFL
- Often included
- TAPIF stipend, some accommodation
- Background check
- Yes
Georgia
Europe- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Housing, stipend, meals (programs)
- Background check
- Yes
Germany
Europe- You need
- EU passport or freelance visa, degree, TEFL
- Often included
- Mostly freelance
- Background check
- Yes
Greece
Europe- You need
- EU passport or work permit, degree, TEFL
- Often included
- Holidays, rarely housing
- Background check
- Yes
Guatemala
Latin America- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Honduras
Latin America- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Hong Kong
Asia- You need
- Degree, TEFL, teacher training for the NET Scheme
- Often included
- Flights, housing allowance (some jobs)
- Background check
- Yes
Hungary
Europe- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Sometimes a stipend in public schools
- Background check
- Yes
India
Asia- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Indonesia
Asia- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Flights, housing, contract bonus (some jobs)
- Background check
- Yes
Japan
Asia- You need
- Degree, TEFL preferred
- Often included
- Visa sponsorship, help with housing
- Background check
- Yes
Jordan
Middle East and Africa- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Sometimes housing and flights
- Background check
- Yes
Kazakhstan
Asia- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Sometimes flights and housing
- Background check
- Yes
Kuwait
Middle East and Africa- You need
- Degree, TEFL, experience preferred
- Often included
- Flights, housing, health insurance
- Background check
- Yes
Laos
Asia- You need
- 120-hour TEFL, degree preferred
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Madagascar
Middle East and Africa- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Yes
Malaysia
Asia- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Sometimes flights and housing
- Background check
- Yes
Maldives
Asia- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Sometimes housing and flights
- Background check
- Yes
Mexico
Latin America- You need
- 120-hour TEFL, degree often preferred
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Mongolia
Asia- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Morocco
Middle East and Africa- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Sometimes housing or a stipend
- Background check
- Yes
Nepal
Asia- You need
- 120-hour TEFL, degree preferred
- Often included
- Local contracts, many volunteer roles
- Background check
- Sometimes
Netherlands
Europe- You need
- EU passport or work permit, degree, TEFL
- Often included
- Mostly freelance
- Background check
- Yes
Nicaragua
Latin America- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Oman
Middle East and Africa- You need
- Degree, TEFL, experience preferred
- Often included
- Flights, housing, insurance
- Background check
- Yes
Panama
Latin America- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Paraguay
Latin America- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Peru
Latin America- You need
- 120-hour TEFL, degree preferred
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Poland
Europe- You need
- Degree, TEFL, work permit for non-EU
- Often included
- Visa support, some housing or flights
- Background check
- Yes
Portugal
Europe- You need
- EU passport or work permit, degree, TEFL
- Often included
- Mostly freelance, sometimes a bonus
- Background check
- Yes
Qatar
Middle East and Africa- You need
- Degree, TEFL, experience or license preferred
- Often included
- Flights, housing, insurance
- Background check
- Yes
Saudi Arabia
Middle East and Africa- You need
- Degree, TEFL, experience preferred
- Often included
- Flights, housing, insurance, bonus
- Background check
- Yes
Senegal
Middle East and Africa- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Sometimes a stipend, NGO contracts
- Background check
- Yes
Singapore
Asia- You need
- Degree, TEFL, experience preferred
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes a bonus
- Background check
- Yes
South Korea
Asia- You need
- Degree, 100+ hour TEFL for EPIK, E-2 passport
- Often included
- Housing, flights, severance pay
- Background check
- Yes
Spain
Europe- You need
- EU passport or auxiliar program, degree, TEFL
- Often included
- Program stipend, holidays
- Background check
- Yes
Sweden
Europe- You need
- EU passport or work permit, degree, TEFL
- Often included
- Mostly freelance, some school contracts
- Background check
- Yes
Switzerland
Europe- You need
- EU passport or work permit, degree, TEFL
- Often included
- Paid holidays, rarely housing
- Background check
- Yes
Taiwan
Asia- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Help with housing, end-of-contract bonus
- Background check
- Yes
Thailand
Asia- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Sometimes housing, contract bonus
- Background check
- Yes
Tunisia
Middle East and Africa- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Sometimes housing
- Background check
- Yes
Turkey
Middle East and Africa- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
UAE
Middle East and Africa- You need
- Degree, TEFL, experience or license preferred
- Often included
- Flights, housing, insurance, bonus
- Background check
- Yes
Uruguay
Latin America- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL
- Often included
- Local contracts, sometimes housing
- Background check
- Sometimes
Vietnam
Asia- You need
- Degree, 120-hour TEFL, background check
- Often included
- Sometimes housing, contract bonus
- Background check
- Yes
No countries match. Try another region or spelling.
Pay is a typical monthly range for full-time teachers and changes with the city, school and your experience. Visa rules change often, so always check the job advert and the embassy before you accept a job. We've left out countries where English is already the main language, and places where many governments advise against travel.
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The TEFL course recruiters ask for
Most schools and recruiters ask for a 120-hour TEFL certificate. Ours is accredited by OTCAC and QR-verified, and our graduates have used theirs for teaching visas in South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan.
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$49one-off
- A tutor and 12 months to finish
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- Human-voice narration and real teaching videos
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$59one-off
- Everything in the 120-hour Premium course
- 11 young learner units, including phonics and sight words
- A tutor, 12 months and the full Job Support bundle
- Ideal for academies in China, Korea and Taiwan
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$29one-off
- The accredited 120 hours schools ask for
- Online teaching built into every unit
- 6 months to finish
- TEFL recruiter links
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FAQ
Finding a TEFL job: your questions
How do I find a TEFL job abroad?
Get your TEFL certificate, decide which countries you're eligible for, then apply through trusted recruiters and job boards like the ones on this page. Big global boards such as Teach Away and ESLbase are a good start, and country recruiters are best once you know where you want to go.
Do recruiters charge teachers a fee?
Reputable recruiters are free for teachers, because schools pay them. Be careful with any recruiter or school that asks you to pay a placement fee or to work on a tourist visa.
Do I need a degree to teach English abroad?
For a work visa in most of Asia and the Middle East, yes. Parts of Latin America and Southeast Asia, and online teaching, are more flexible. See our guide to teaching English without a degree.
Which countries pay English teachers the most?
Hong Kong and the Gulf states (the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait) pay the most, but they usually want experience or a teaching license. South Korea, China and Taiwan are often the best for saving as a new teacher.
Can I teach in Europe without an EU passport?
It's harder, but possible. Government programs such as Spain's language assistant program and France's TAPIF accept some non-EU applicants, and the Czech Republic and Poland are more open to non-EU teachers.
How do I spot a bad job?
Walk away if a school won't sponsor a proper work visa, asks you to pay a fee, won't put pay and hours in a contract or won't let you speak to a current foreign teacher.
Is the TEFLmasters certificate accepted abroad?
Yes. Our courses are accredited by OTCAC, and our graduates have used their certificates for teaching visas in South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan. Every certificate has a QR code employers can check.