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Teach English in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The capital and by far the largest job market.

Phnom Penh holds most of Cambodia's ESL jobs, from high-volume language chains to the top international schools. BKK1 is the main expat neighborhood. It is the obvious first stop for a new arrival job-hunting on the ground.

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Cambodia at a glance

Salary: Language centers: 900 to 1,500 USD per month. Better private schools: 1,500 to 2,200 USD. International schools with credentials: 2,500 USD and up. Rent for a modern one-bedroom runs 300 to 500 USD.

Visa: Enter on an e-class (business) visa, then extend it 6 or 12 months through an agent. No degree is legally required, though a 120-hour TEFL certificate is expected by most reputable schools and a degree unlocks the better-paying jobs.

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