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Country and region guides

Teach English abroad

Pay, visa requirements, and current openings, country by country. Pick a region to start, or jump straight to a country guide below.

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Asia

AS

The biggest ESL hiring region. Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan.

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Region

Middle East

ME

Tax-free salaries, housing allowances, premium international schools.

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Region

Europe

EU

Lower pay, lifestyle-driven. Spain, Czech Republic, Italy, Turkey.

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Region

Americas

AM

Easy timezone for US-based teachers. Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica.

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Region

Remote

RE

Teach from anywhere. Online platforms and remote contracts.

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Asia

7 countries

Asia

Teach in South Korea

🇰🇷

Highest-volume entry market. Housing included on most contracts.

Pay

₩2.0M–3.5M / mo

Visa

E-2 visa

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Asia

Teach in Japan

🇯🇵

JET, eikaiwa, and ALT roles. Stable pay, long careers.

Pay

¥230k–336k / mo

Visa

Instructor visa

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Asia

Teach in China

🇨🇳

Top-of-Asia pay at international schools. Two-year savings plan.

Pay

¥10k–45k / mo

Visa

Z visa

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Asia

Teach in Vietnam

🇻🇳

Low cost of living, high savings rate, big expat scene.

Pay

$1,500–2,500 / mo

Visa

LD2 work permit

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Asia

Teach in Thailand

🇹🇭

Beach lifestyle, mature ESL market, low barrier to entry.

Pay

฿35k–60k / mo

Visa

Non-B visa

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Asia

Teach in Taiwan

🇹🇼

Year-round hiring, transparent contracts, easy visa renewals.

Pay

NT$60k–90k / mo

Visa

ARC work visa

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Asia

Teach in Cambodia

CA

The easiest legal entry point in Asia. No degree required by law.

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Middle East

2 countries

Middle East

Teach in United Arab Emirates

🇦🇪

Tax-free salary, housing allowance, international school pay.

Pay

AED 8k–18k / mo

Visa

Employment visa

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Middle East

Teach in Saudi Arabia

🇸🇦

Highest savings rate in the world. Premium universities + ARAMCO.

Pay

SAR 9k–22k / mo

Visa

Iqama work visa

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Europe

3 countries

Europe

Teach in Spain

🇪🇸

Government program, Schengen access, EU lifestyle.

Pay

€1,000–1,800 / mo

Visa

Auxiliares program

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Europe

Teach in Poland

PO

One of Central Europe's strongest markets. Business English pays well.

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Europe

Teach in Czechia

CZ

Prague is one of Europe's most popular ESL destinations.

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Americas

3 countries

Americas

Teach in Mexico

🇲🇽

Easy timezone for the Americas. CDMX and Guadalajara hire year-round.

Pay

MX$15k–35k / mo

Visa

Temporary resident visa

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Americas

Teach in Colombia

🇨🇴

Medellín tech scene, low cost, vibrant teaching community.

Pay

COP 3M–6M / mo

Visa

M visa (work)

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Americas

Teach in Costa Rica

CO

Latin America's most stable base, built around lifestyle.

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