Gap Year Jobs

The Gap Year - Teaching English Abroad program from EF English First is open to those people taking a gap year after their studies, or in between jobs. Gap year teachers can have degrees from any discipline and there is no requirement for graduates to be able to speak a foreign language.

Gap year jobs that develop transferable skills

EF offers the opportunity for gap year jobs that develop a host of transferable skills such as increased self-assurance, communication skills. Top employers generally regard teaching abroad as a positive way of spending a gap year. Transferable skills such as time management and the ability to train and give presentations are welcome additions to formal qualifications, not to mention inter-cultural sensitivity and language skills.

Complete gap year jobs package

Initial training is needed for most reputable employers like EF, who offer a complete gap year jobs package including flight allowance, housing assistance, free health insurance and a salary equivalent to that of a well-paid local manager.

Get more options for your gap year jobs

To give yourself the most options and to avoid having to pay placement fees for your gap year work abroad, it is best to seek out an internationally recognized TEFL certificate that contains 6 hours of observed teaching practice with overseas students. Armed with one of these certificates, you are able to find legal jobs in virtually any non-English speaking country.