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8 Reasons Why Costa Rica is the Best Place for Teaching Abroad Over 40
From fantastic weather to Tico culture and high demand, learn why Costa Rica is a top destination for working abroad over 40 years old.
8 Best Companies for Teaching English Online if You're 40+
If you're a TEFL-certified teacher over 40 and looking to teach English online, we discuss the eight best companies that don't discriminate based on age.
5 Best Countries for Teaching English Abroad When You're 40+
Think you're too old to teach English abroad? Think again! In this post, we highlight the top five countries to teach in if you're 40+ and TEFL certified.
Will I Face Age Restrictions Teaching English Abroad in Asia?
Concerned about age limits for teaching overseas in Asia? Learn about TEFL courses and English teaching work abroad in Asia as an older teacher.
Am I Too Old To Teach English Abroad?
Concerned about being too old to TEFL? You can consider teaching overseas over 60 and findind TEFL jobs for over 50s with help from your TEFL provider.
Are There Age Limits or Restrictions to Teach English Abroad & Online?
Are there age limits for teaching overseas? TEFL age requirements vary but older & and younger people can find many opportunities to teach abroad & online.
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Don't Cancel: My Experience Teaching in Vietnam at 70
ITA alumna Susan Guggenheim talks about teaching English in Hanoi, Vietnam at 70 years old and how teaching and living abroad in Asia changed her life.
LGBTQ&A: Teaching English in Miskolc, Hungary with Alan
ITA alumnus Alan talks about his experience teaching English in Hungary as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and his upcoming move to Spain to be with the love of his life!
Navigating the LGBTQ+ Community in Taiwan
ITA alumna Dawn talks about the difficulties of finding her LGBTQ community in Taichung, Taiwan as a 45-year-old woman.
Teaching English Online Specialty Class Q&A with Beverly Webster
ITA alumna Beverly Webster talks about her experience taking the Teaching English Online 2-week course and her life teaching online from Mexico!
Teaching English in Gimhae, South Korea: Q&A with Michelle Hermes
ITA alumna, Michelle Hermes, discusses securing a job teaching Kindergarteners in Gimhae, South Korea, at the age of 57 and what life is like living there.
Taking a Chance on Mexico at 58
ITA alumna, Rosemarie Onwukwe, talks about her experience teaching English in Mexico City, Mexico, as a woman of color at the age of 58.
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- Best Budgeting Tips for Digital Nomad TEFL Teachers
- TEFL: My Passport to a Digital Nomad Lifestyle
- Teaching English in Dongtan, South Korea: Q&A with Kendall Lisa
- International TEFL Academy Wins Top Award for International Education in 2024
"Love ITA! Not only a wonderful program to help me get my TEFL certification but a great resource and alumni community."
- Delia Nugent
Teaches English in South Korea