Category Archives: Teach English Abroad

Brunei was a British colony right up until the 1980s and since independence the country has quickly developed. This oil rich state only has a population of less than half a million people, and you won’t find many TEFL jobs. However, there are some international schools that employ native English speaking teachers and the salaries on offer are extremely high. You will have an exceptionally high standard of living and the get the opportunity to save a lot money.

The teaching scene in Thailand has changed drastically over the years. Before anybody could go to live and work as a teacher in Thailand. Whist it is still fairly easy to live and work in Thailand, things are slowly changing. There is a real demand for English teachers and although most teachers only make enough to get by, some can really earn a good salary to afford a very comfortable standard of living. Thailand is a very popular destination for tourists, expats and English teachers and there are many reasons why! The country is fairly well developed and there are many opportunities for the right person.

Sihanoukville is a beach resort on the south coast of Cambodia. It was a popular destination for tourists, but tourism in the region has declined in recent years. However, there is still a strong desire for local people to learn English and most locals prefer to study with a native English speaking teacher. You won’t get paid as much as you would in the capital city, but you can certainly make enough money to cover your living costs and a little more. Read all about it here.

Battambang is Cambodia’s second largest city and it is located near the border of Thailand. People all over Cambodia are eager to learn English as they see it as a way to get a better future. Moreover, many students are eager to study with native English speaking teachers and you will find some opportunities in this town. The salary isn’t as high as other places in Cambodia, but the cost of living is still very low. You should be able to find a job with a salary that more than covers you basic needs.

Siem Riep is the home of the world famous Angkor Wat and the town itself is basically a tourist centre that caters for the needs of the 2 million plus visitors that come every year. As a result of all this tourism, the standard of English throughout the town is very high and people understand the importance of being able to speak foreign languages. There are a number of schools in Siem Reap that are always looking to employ native English speaking teachers.

Find out some helpful information about teaching English in Phnom Penh. There are many opportunities for native English speaking teachers as the number of schools opening up in the city continue to grow to satisfy the insatiable thirst for English language learning shown by most Cambodians. Read this helpful guide and find out how to find a job, the cost of living, expected salaries and more!