Partners
Partners and tools for English teachers.
What teachers ask us about most when they move abroad, grouped by need. We list a company only where it answers a real need.
Get TEFL certified
Most schools abroad ask for a TEFL certificate. Two online courses to compare; neither guarantees a job or a visa.
ITTT
Online TEFL course
ITTT is an online TEFL/TESOL course you finish at your own pace (120 to 550 hours depending on the level). It is the certificate most schools abroad ask for, and graduates get lifetime job guidance. Prices are on their site and start around $249 online.
10% off with code ETUNU2026K
See ITTT courses →Bridge TEFL
Online TEFL course
Bridge's 120-Hour Global TEFL Certificate is taken online. Bridge is an ACCET-accredited institution (an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education) and also offers specialized certificates, such as teaching Business English.
Explore Bridge TEFL courses →Moving abroad
Health cover for the gap before school insurance starts, getting your salary home, and staying online where apps are blocked.
SafetyWing
Medical insurance
SafetyWing is medical insurance for people living abroad, bought online. Many school contracts cover little or nothing in your first weeks, or outside the country. Plans start around $63 per 4 weeks (Essential, ages 18 to 39); check their page for your age and plan.
Get a SafetyWing quote →
Wise
Money transfers
Wise lets you send and hold money in different currencies at the real exchange rate, with the fee shown before you pay. Useful when your salary lands in a local currency and you need to send part of it home.
See Wise fees and rates →
NordVPN
VPN app
A VPN encrypts your connection on shared WiFi and lets you reach your home bank and streaming from abroad. In China and the Gulf some apps and sites are blocked; a VPN is the usual workaround, but check local rules on VPN use before you rely on it.
Up to 75% off + 3 months extra
See NordVPN plans →Lessons and language
Lesson plans for your classes, and one-to-one lessons for learning the local language yourself (that one is not a teaching job).
ESL Brains
Lesson plans
Video-based lesson plans for teaching adults, built on TED Talks and other real-world sources, for the weeks you need fresh material beyond our own packs.
10% off with code robert10
Browse lesson plans →
Preply
Online tutors
Preply is where you book one-to-one online lessons with a tutor you choose. This is for learning, not for finding teaching work. New students get 50% off their first lesson.
50% off your first lesson
Find a tutor on Preply →Visas and paperwork
We have no visa or document partner. Your school normally sponsors the work visa; our free guides explain the steps for each country.
From us
Run by the team behind ESL Careers. These are our own products, not affiliate links.
TutorBoost
Sister site: tutor directory
Teach online from home: create a free tutor profile and students message you directly.
Create your free profile →Courses and free tools
ESL Careers
Interview prep for ESL jobs, a teacher CV builder, a salary calculator and free lesson kits.