For many new and inexperienced teachers, teaching English abroad is a great way to gain teaching experience, travel and be immersed in a new culture. The requirements to teach ESL abroad External link vary by country, but typically require at least a Bachelor’s degree and an ESL teaching qualification, such as a TEFL certificate External link .
A TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate prepares educators for teaching English in countries where English is not the native language and few English immersion opportunities exist for students
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Teaching English Abroad