Teach English Abroad: ESL Jobs, TEFL & Salaries by Country
A country-by-country, independently written guide for anyone who wants to teach English overseas — real salaries, real visa rules, and the TEFL course that's actually worth paying for.
- 12countries covered
- 2026-09-27salary data last checked
- 32guides published
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What is TEFL certification? Overview and key facts
TEFL is a generic label for English teaching training with variable quality.
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"Every course promises a job. Almost none tell you which visas actually require the certificate you're paying for. That gap is the whole reason this site exists."
Sam Reyes
Ex-ESL teacher, South Korea (2016-2022) — EPIK, hagwons & Asia visas
- 12countries covered
- 32guides published
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