There are various available options for you to teach abroad. These opportunities offer teachers a chance to leave their home country and teach in another country. Otherwise, it also gives teachers the chance to earn in a foreign currency while in their home country.  This is because some of these jobs are on-site, while others are online. This means that as a teacher you can either choose to earn, and grow professionally from the comfort of your home, or spice it all up with a beautiful travel adventure! Which do you choose? The money, professional growth, and the travel experience or just the cash and professional growth. Either way is a win-win!

Benefits of the Teach abroad on-site Option

1. Travel experience 
2. Socialization 
3. Adventure
4. Professional growth 
5. Cultural diversity 
6. Learn a new language 
7. Earn in a foreign currency 
8. Most schools cover your accommodations and airfare to and fro
9. Some schools cater to your family too (not guaranteed)

Benefits of the Teach abroad Online

1. Flexibility 
2. Comfort
3. Earn in a foreign currency from your home country 
4. Less expensive 
5. Save more
6. Side hustle
7. Stay with family and loved ones while working abroad 

Platforms to Apply for a Teaching Job Abroad 

There are countless platforms that can assist you with your job search abroad. Below are some helpful requirement platforms with proven results for international applicants. I suggest you begin your search here.

• Teachaway.com 
• Ticrecruitment.com 
• Tieonline.com 
• Nativecamp.net
• Learn4Good.com
• K12JobSpot.om
• SchoolSpring.com
• TopSchoolJobs.org
• SeriousTeachers.com
• Naset.org 
• Takelessons.com

Basic Certifications Needed to Teach Abroad 

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Related Course 

A bachelor’s degree is one of the most basic requirements for teaching abroad. A bachelor’s degree in education qualifies you to teach a variety of subjects. However, in the absence of a bachelor’s degree in education, it is advisable that you have at least a bachelor’s degree in a course related to the subject you intend to teach. Bachelor’s degree, however, is not enough to land you a job fast. There are other certifications required and this differs according to country. Click here to learn more about the basic qualifications of various countries.

Teaching License 

The basic certification needed for teachers to teach abroad from a foreign country is a valid government-issued teaching license. In other words, a teaching license is an accreditation from the appropriate governing body in your home state, province, or country that qualifies you to teach a particular level or all levels of students. This can be gotten from your home country or country of residence where you earned a degree or completed a teaching certification exam or course. In other words, before you start seeking a teaching job abroad, make sure you have at least a teaching license that approves your profession as a practicing or qualified teacher in your country of residence. 

In Nigeria for example the basic teaching qualification is your teaching license, which is issued by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). 

TEFL/TESOL (For English Teachers)

While your teaching license is one of the basic requirements needed to apply for a job abroad, it is also not enough to land you a good job fast. In other words, many schools abroad require more than your basic teaching license to qualify as their teacher. Therefore, they need further certification from you that gives them an assurance that you are up to the task. For English language teachers, for example, many schools abroad require that you have a TEFL or TESOL certification that confirms at least 120hrs of coursework. Some are, furthermore, interested in hiring native English speakers only. Therefore, this certification gives you more advantage over other non-native applicants. The requirements for English teachers differ but TEFL or TESOL tops the chart. While the course ranges between 100hrs- 150hrs or more, 120hrs is the minimum requirement for many schools. Explore affordable TEFL courses here.

Teach Abroad Checklist

The process of applying for a job, landing a job, and moving abroad cannot be completed successfully if you do not tick the checklist below. Therefore, it is essential you have the following in place before you begin your job search.

• International passport
• Teaching license 
• Cv/Resume
• Additional certification (depending on school-specific requirements)
• Visa 

The visa option depends on the country you apply to. For some, you need to land a job first before processing your visa. In some countries, you do not require a visa to travel instead, you pay for and get your visa on arrival. It all depends. Find out more about visa requirements for any country you apply to.

Conclusion 

Teaching is fun! Teaching abroad adds spice to the profession. Make a decision today to have an international teaching experience. This mustn’t be a permanent position. Many schools are seeking for international teachers to stay for a defined period of time. You may want to take hold of these opportunities today.