Are you interested in teaching abroad? Choose the Middle East as your destination.
Salaries are among the highest in the world for international teachers, and some countries have zero tax meaning you can save a lot of money!
This region is very safe and living here allows you to learn more about other people and cultures. The climate is also warm all year round.
Teaching Jobs in Middle East
Countries throughout the region like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have many opportunities for EFL teachers and they are among the highest paid anywhere.
The market in these countries is especially good for teachers who have a few years experience. Employers usually provide airfare and housing as well as other benefits and due to the high salaries, as a teacher here you will usually able to save a lot of money.
While the pay and market is not quite as good in Egypt, there is a fairly good EFL market there. In Turkey, the pay may not compare to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, but the pay is good by local standards and there are usually many opportunities for new teachers. It is also a secular country.
TEFL Jobs for Women in the Middle East
Women may teach in the Middle East but will have to accept certain restrictions depending on the location. There are more opportunities and fewer restrictions on women in places like Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Reading up on the local laws and rules before departing is essential, especially what you can and cannot take into a country, and restrictions on what you can do once there.
Best Countries to Find Work
You can find teaching jobs throughout the Arab World which consists of 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including: Algeria, Bahrain, the Comoros Islands, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
How to Get Started
If you would like to teach English in the Middle East view TEFL courses to get certified today.