ESL jobs abroad

EF English First is a network of 200 language schools operating in 16 countries with the majority of schools in China and South-East Asia. Naturally, most ESL job vacancies are in this region, and EF English First is in the unique position of being able to offer year-round start dates. These regions are the most popular for newly qualified teachers and those seeking an adventure through spending a year in a culture entirely different to their own. ESL job contracts are for 12 months except for the seasonal 2-month summer contracts in China.

EF English First's third largest region is Eastern Europe and the Russian Federation with schools running academic years, so recruitment needs tend to be for ESL jobs starting in September or October and finishing in May (please note the Moscow schools also run a short summer camp so contracts finish in June). Many of our teachers take 2-month ESL jobs in China at the end of the academic year in Eastern Europe.