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Region guide

Teach English in the Middle East

Highest-paying ESL market for credentialed teachers. UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman lead hiring.

The Gulf states pay top-of-market salaries for licensed teachers, often tax-free, with housing and airfare included. Entry requires more credentials than Asia: a teaching license from your home country and several years of K-12 experience are standard for the best roles. Adult ESL at universities is the more accessible track.

Country guides

2 markets

Teach in United Arab Emirates

Top-of-market pay and tax-free income for credentialed teachers.

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Teach in Saudi Arabia

Highest pay in ESL, mostly at universities and military programs.

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Current openings

2 active listings in Middle East.

Volunteers needed for the 2027 Mini-American Summer School/Romania

Min-American Summer School/Romania · Various · Full-time

EFL Instructor, Military Setting in the UAE

Diplomatic Language Services · AE · Full-time

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Health cover for the gap before your school insurance starts

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.

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Documents, timing, and costs for the region's major markets.