Teach English abroad with EF English First

Work Abroad (Now Hiring)

Work aboard with EF English First and start your new adventure. Our ESL jobs abroad will provide you with everything you need to start life in a new country. We’ll give you full support from application to arrival, and help you secure your legal work visa to work abroad. Work aboard with a reputable company and be assured!

We have many opportunities to work abroad in foreign countries. Click here to learn more about what this job abroad looks like.

Our overseas jobs are plentiful and provide the opportunity for growth and personal development. International teaching jobs also allow you the opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. EF's work abroad program also provides you with FREE TEFL and the training of different types required to do the job. No experience is necessary - why don't you come to join us now by applying to our many available jobs abroad?

Join a well established company

Join a well established company

EF English First has been opening the world through education for over 50 years. We have over 400 schools serving more than 200,000 students from around the world.

When you join EF, you will be joining a large network of teachers who love to teach, travel, and try new things. Our teachers really make our schools an enjoyable place to work.

It doesn’t matter if you’re new to English teaching or a veteran, you will get all the help you need to teach English abroad. We have a large number of available English teaching jobs abroad, so APPLY NOW.

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Start something new

Working abroad with EF provides you with a great opportunity to start something new. Whether it’s a new job, a new career, or just a fun year abroad, you will find what you are looking for at EF. EF has plenty of jobs abroad to go around so get started on your career path today.

As a teacher, you will get full support and training from the moment you arrive. You will also have access to FREE TEFL, other sponsored courses and qualifications, as well as free teacher events.

Teach ESL abroad beyond your first year

After your first year working abroad, you may find that you still want to do and see more. If you would like to explore a new city in China or Indonesia, you can check out the details about these two countries - we have many TEFL jobs in both.

Working at EF is a great way to explore the world; all you have to do is apply, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Start something new for your career

4 reasons to work aboard with English First

Legal Working Visa Provided

Legal Working Visa Provided

Arrival Support and Orientation

Arrival Support and Orientation

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Work aboard with EF English First and start your new adventure. Our ESL jobs abroad will provide you with everything you need to start life in a new country. We’ll give you full support from application to arrival, and help you secure your legal work visa to work abroad. Become a qualified English teacher with a reputable company and be assured!

How to Work Abroad

If you're wondering how to work abroad. We have many opportunities to teach English in foreign countries. Teach English abroad at one of our Kids and Teens schools in most of our cities in China! Click here to learn more about the numerous jobs abroad for English speakers.

Our overseas teaching jobs are plentiful and provide the opportunity for growth and personal development. International teaching jobs also allow you the opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. EF's teach English abroad program also provides you with the TEFL certification required to do the job. No teaching experience is necessary - why don't you come join us now by applying to our many available teaching jobs abroad?

Teach English overseas in China

Teaching English abroad in China could be the opportunity that you have been looking for. Today, China is one of the largest ESL markets in the world. This has allowed trustworthy companies like English First to grow and expand.

EF now has over 300 schools across 60 cities, meaning that you can teach almost anywhere in the country. With a growing network of schools and teachers, there’s no better time to be an English teacher in China. Join us to take advantage of EF's numerous jobs abroad for English speakers.

Why teach in China?

As well as career opportunities, China also offers unrivaled travel opportunities. The “Middle Kingdom” has over 5,000 years of recorded history and over 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

China now has low-cost and easy to access transport networks. You will soon find that you’re never far from somewhere incredible to visit. Teaching in China is an opportunity not to be missed.

Teach English overseas in China
Teach English overseas in Indonesia

Teach English overseas in foreign countries: Indonesia

If you’re looking for something more tropical, then look no further. Indonesia is a breathtaking country made up of 13,000 islands. At a glance, Indonesia is a tourist hotspot, with Bali and Yogyakarta stealing the limelight. To locals and those in the know, it is much more than that. Indonesia is extremely diverse, both in terms of its environment and its culture.

What is EF's presence in Indonesia?

Should you decide to teach English abroad in Indonesia, then you have come to the right place. EF English First currently has over 77 schools across the country. You can choose the location that’s right for you and enjoy the support from the moment you apply, and throughout your time at EF.

Requirements for teaching English overseas

Requirements for teaching English overseas

To be able to become an English teacher abroad at one of EF’s language schools you must:

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject.

  • Have a TEFL certification (sponsorship is available).

  • Be able to teach English abroad for at least one year.

  • Be able to obtain a clear background check.

  • Be from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa.

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