TEACHING ENGLISH IN ASIA
ESL COUNTRY PROFILES

Highlights of TEFL Jobs in Asia

• In South Korea, English teachers can typically save between $10,000 & $15,000 a year after expenses while in Japan, Taiwan, China & Vietnam, savings often range from $5,000 - $8,000 annually (and sometimes higher in China). There are good opportunities to make & save extra money in Thailand as well.

• A four-year degree is often required to teach English in many Asian nations, however, those without a 4-year degree may find opportunities in some fantastic countries like Cambodia and Myanmar.  Citizenship from a designated native English-speaking country is often required as well.

• Most positions in developed Asian countries like Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China, are obtained by interviewing in advance from your home country, so most teachers have an ESL job lined up before departing for the region.

• Asia is by far the largest and often the most lucrative region of the world for teaching English abroad. If you are looking for a fantastic international experience and opportunities to make and save great money while teaching English abroad, Asia is a region you need to consider.

Visit the Asia section of our blog & our video library for more stories by our alumni about their experiences teaching English in Asia.