Teach English Abroad Guides - Updated October 2026

There are over 20 countries on our TEFL Job Centre where you can teach English abroad.
Check out these TEFL country guides to get you the dream job teaching abroad.

Africa

Algeria
Mediterranean coast, Saharan landscapes and almost no other foreign teachers. Algeria is TEFL off the beaten track.
Read Algeria Guide
Egypt
Teach in the shadow of the pyramids, live for less and dive into Cairo's buzz. Egypt is history you can work in.
Read Egypt Guide
Morocco
Souks, mountains and Atlantic surf, with English demand rising fast. Teach in Morocco and live somewhere unforgettable.
Read Morocco Guide

Central Asia

Uzbekistan
Turquoise domes, Silk Road cities and a market hungry for English. Be one of the few teachers who discover Uzbekistan.
Read Uzbekistan Guide

East Asia

China
One of the world's biggest English teaching markets, with housing often included. Everything you need to teach in China legally in 2026.
Read China Guide
Hong Kong
A skyline like no other, dim sum on every corner and NET Scheme pay of up to HK$79,135 a month. Teach in Hong Kong.
Read Hong Kong Guide
Japan
Bullet trains, ancient temples and up to ¥4.32 million a year on JET. Your route into teaching in Japan starts here.
Read Japan Guide
South Korea
K-culture, cutting-edge cities and free housing with EPIK. Discover why South Korea is a TEFL favourite.
Read South Korea Guide
Taiwan
Night markets, mountain trails and some of Asia's friendliest people. Taiwan is the TEFL favourite teachers rave about.
Read Taiwan Guide

Europe

Austria
Alpine views, Viennese coffee houses and steady demand for business English. Teach in Austria, one of the world's most liveable countries.
Read Austria Guide
Belgium
Chocolate, waffles and the heart of the EU. Brussels' international scene makes Belgium a smart place to teach.
Read Belgium Guide
Cyprus
Sunshine, beaches and a relaxed island pace, all within the EU. Here's how to teach English in Cyprus.
Read Cyprus Guide
Czech Republic
Fairytale Prague, great beer and a thriving business English market. Find out why so many teachers stay in the Czech Republic.
Read Czech Republic Guide
Denmark
High pay, bikes everywhere and the world's happiest work-life balance. What it really takes to teach in Denmark.
Read Denmark Guide
Estonia
A medieval old town in one of the world's most digital countries. Tallinn is a small but fascinating place to teach.
Read Estonia Guide
Finland
Saunas, lakes and the world's most admired schools. Our honest guide to teaching in Finland, and the qualifications it really takes.
Read Finland Guide
France
Croissants, culture and a government-run assistant programme that sorts your visa. Your route into teaching in France.
Read France Guide
Georgia
Mountains, wine country and famously generous hospitality. Easy entry rules make Georgia one of TEFL's rising stars.
Read Georgia Guide
Germany
Berlin's buzz, Munich's beer gardens and strong demand for business English. Build a freelance teaching life in Germany.
Read Germany Guide
Greece
Island sunsets, ancient ruins and thousands of language schools. Teach English in Greece and live the Mediterranean dream.
Read Greece Guide
Hungary
Thermal baths, a stunning Danube capital and low living costs. Teach English in Budapest and beyond.
Read Hungary Guide
Italy
Pasta, piazzas and centuries of art on your doorstep. Turn la dolce vita into a teaching career in Italy.
Read Italy Guide
Latvia
Art nouveau Riga, Baltic beaches and a slower pace of life. Teach English in Latvia, the Baltics' hidden gem.
Read Latvia Guide
Lithuania
Baroque Vilnius, green forests and a young, ambitious population. Lithuania is a fresh choice for teaching in Europe.
Read Lithuania Guide
Malta
Sun, sea and a year-round English language school scene. Find out how to get your ELT permit and teach in Malta.
Read Malta Guide
Norway
Fjords, northern lights and top salaries in a small, competitive market. Find out what it really takes to teach in Norway.
Read Norway Guide
Poland
Low costs, rising pay and a booming business English scene. Teach in Warsaw, Kraków and beyond.
Read Poland Guide
Portugal
Atlantic beaches, Lisbon's trams and Europe's most laid-back pace. Make Portugal your teaching base.
Read Portugal Guide
Romania
Transylvanian castles, buzzing Bucharest and some of the lowest costs in the EU. Discover teaching in Romania.
Read Romania Guide
Slovakia
Castles, mountains and a compact capital an hour from Vienna. Slovakia is Central Europe without the crowds.
Read Slovakia Guide
Slovenia
Lake Bled, Alpine peaks and charming Ljubljana. Small but beautiful, Slovenia is Europe's best-kept teaching secret.
Read Slovenia Guide
Spain
Tapas, siestas and sunshine, plus a huge appetite for English. Teach in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville or a coastal town.
Read Spain Guide
Sweden
Midnight sun, fika culture and top-quality schools. Find out where English teaching jobs in Sweden really are.
Read Sweden Guide
Switzerland
Lakes, mountains and some of Europe's highest pay. A small, demanding market that rewards top qualifications. Teach in Switzerland.
Read Switzerland Guide
The Netherlands
Canals, cycling and a nation that already speaks great English. Here's where teachers still find work in the Netherlands.
Read The Netherlands Guide
Ukraine
Not safe to travel right now, but you can still teach Ukrainian learners. Here's how, and where to go instead.
Read Ukraine Guide

Middle East

Dubai
Tax-free pay, housing often included and sunshine all year. Here's how to land a teaching job in Dubai.
Read Dubai Guide
Jordan
Petra, the Dead Sea and warm hospitality. Jordan is one of the Middle East's most welcoming places to teach English.
Read Jordan Guide
Lebanon
Not safe to travel right now, but you can still teach Lebanese learners. Here's how, and where to go instead.
Read Lebanon Guide
Qatar
Tax-free salaries, gleaming new schools and a fast-growing capital. Qatar rewards qualified teachers. Here's how to get in.
Read Qatar Guide
Saudi Arabia
Some of the best packages in TEFL: tax-free pay, housing and flights. See what teaching in Saudi Arabia is really like.
Read Saudi Arabia Guide
Turkey
Where Europe meets Asia: Istanbul's bazaars, Aegean beaches and huge demand for English. Teach in Turkey.
Read Turkey Guide

North America

Costa Rica
Rainforests, volcanoes and the pura vida lifestyle. Teach English in Costa Rica, Central America's nature capital.
Read Costa Rica Guide
Mexico
Tacos, Caribbean beaches and colonial cities, plus one of Latin America's biggest English markets. Teach in Mexico.
Read Mexico Guide

Other Countries

Online
Teach from your sofa, a beach café or anywhere with Wi-Fi. Everything you need to start teaching English online.
Read Online Guide

South America

Argentina
Tango, steak and the café culture of Buenos Aires. Teach English in Argentina and live Latin America's most European city.
Read Argentina Guide
Bolivia
The Uyuni salt flats, Andean cities and some of the lowest living costs in South America. Bolivia is TEFL for adventurers.
Read Bolivia Guide
Brazil
Samba, beaches and the largest economy in South America. Teach in São Paulo, Rio and beyond.
Read Brazil Guide
Chile
Andes on the skyline, vineyards nearby and a thriving business English scene. Teach in Santiago, Chile.
Read Chile Guide
Colombia
Spring-like Bogotá, buzzing Medellín and some of Latin America's friendliest classrooms. Teach in Colombia.
Read Colombia Guide
Ecuador
Volcanoes, the Galápagos and pay in US dollars with very low living costs. Teach English in Ecuador.
Read Ecuador Guide
Peru
Machu Picchu, world-class food and colonial Cusco. Teach English in Peru and explore the heart of the Andes.
Read Peru Guide
South America
From Rio's beaches to Patagonia's peaks, one continent, endless adventures. Compare pay, visas and hiring seasons across South America.
Read South America Guide
Uruguay
Relaxed beaches, safe streets and one of South America's highest minimum wages. Uruguay is the continent's calmest place to teach.
Read Uruguay Guide
Venezuela
Not safe to travel right now, but you can still teach Venezuelan learners online. Here's how, and where to go instead.
Read Venezuela Guide

South Asia

India
Colour, chaos and incredible food in a country unlike anywhere else. Discover where English teachers find work in India.
Read India Guide
Nepal
Himalayan views, mountain villages and communities eager to learn. Teaching in Nepal is about purpose, not paychecks.
Read Nepal Guide

Southeast Asia

Cambodia
Angkor's temples, riverside Phnom Penh and a welcoming teacher community. Cambodia is TEFL at its most relaxed.
Read Cambodia Guide
Indonesia
17,000 islands, volcanoes and Bali on your doorstep. Find out how to get TEFL work in Indonesia.
Read Indonesia Guide
Malaysia
Rainforests, islands and a food scene to die for. Teach in multicultural Malaysia, Southeast Asia's best-kept secret.
Read Malaysia Guide
Myanmar
Not safe to travel right now, but you can still teach Myanmar's students online. Here's how, and where to go instead.
Read Myanmar Guide
Thailand
Golden temples, island weekends and street food on every corner. Thailand is where many TEFL adventures begin.
Read Thailand Guide
Vietnam
Motorbike adventures, incredible street food and low living costs that let you save. Teach English in Vietnam.
Read Vietnam Guide




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