Asia
A Guide to Teaching English in Asia
The sheer number of TEFL jobs in Asia means that it is the world’s top TEFL destination, especially for first-time TEFL teachers. It’s estimated that in China alone there are around 400million people learning English – 66 times the population of Ireland!
TEFL Job Hotspots in Asia
Here’s our pick of the top five TEFL job destinations in Asia. They all offer a different insight into life in Asia, but they also have one thing in common: loads of TEFL jobs!
TEFL Jobs in Japan
With some of the highest TEFL wages in Asia, loads of TEFL jobs and excellent working conditions, Japan is rightly regarded as one of the world’s top TEFL destinations.
TEFL Jobs in China
Over the last decade or so China has become one of the world’s leading economies and has opened its borders to international trade. This has led to a huge demand for workers with advanced English language skills, so there are thousands of opportunities for qualified TEFL teachers. In fact, it is estimated that there are around 400 million people currently learning English in China – 66 times the population of Ireland!
TEFL Jobs in Thailand
Thailand has long been South East Asia’s top travel destination, and the sheer size of the tourism industry has led to a huge demand for people with English language skills. When you combine that with the fact that Bangkok is the region’s financial powerhouse, it’s easy to see why Thailand is so popular with TEFL teachers. It’s also a stunning country full of very friendly and open people.
TEFL Jobs in South Korea
While some people think South Korea lacks the allure of its more glitzy neighbour, Japan, they couldn’t be more wrong! What it lacks in neon, it more than makes up for in great working conditions and incredible experiences. Both wages and demand for TEFL teachers are high, so it\'s a great choice, especially for first time TEFL tutors.
TEFL Jobs in Indonesia
Although teaching English in Indonesia may not be many people’s first choice, the country now boasts one of the biggest TEFL job markets in Asia. There are lots of Indonesians, and lots of them want to learn how to speak English, so there’s a huge number of TEFL jobs. The demand for teachers is driven by oil companies in cities like Bandung and Jakarta, while tourism drives demand in stunning tropical paradises like Bali and Sumatra.
Wages and Cost of Living
How much you can earn and how well you’ll live varies greatly from country to country. In Japan and South Korea TEFL wages are among the highest on the planet, while in Thailand, China and Indonesia you’ll earn less, but your cost of living will be less too. Put simply, wherever you end up, you’ll be able to live comfortably by teaching English in Asia.
