A lot of opportunities are open for students worldwide. Learning and teaching English has been gaining popularity and open to anybody able to speak the language fluently. You can find work from anywhere in the world when you have a teaching degree in English or its equivalent credibility and degree programs. For those who want to teach English abroad, there are basically two options, teaching English in private language schools or teaching English in International schools.

Teaching English in International Schools are usually in elementary, middle and high schools for kids whose families are in another foreign country. International schools are offered in American curriculum, British curriculum and others. In most international schools world wide, the common language of instruction is English although most students have English as just their second or third language. Therefore, teachers who can teach the English language to these students are highly in demand. The same qualifications are needed to be able to teach English abroad in international schools as it is in private language schools. The challenge lies in being able to compete with people who have outstanding teaching credentials. There is more than 4000 international schools world wide promising large number of vacant positions each year.

On the other hand, teaching positions in private institutions are easier to secure compared to international institutions. You just need to be able to speak fluent in English and a supporting certificate from Trinity or CELTA. While some language schools just hire native English speakers without any ESL qualification, they are likely to be not as reputable as other schools that actually require certain appropriate qualifications. Working in private institutions can be rewarding. You’ll probably have a combination of classes or private lessons. However, teaching abroad in international schools is better and highly recommended. It is because international schools pay better and offer more benefits than in private schools. Some benefits include annual flights, medical insurance, accommodation allowance and free tuition for your kids. Also, it follows the regular school year, unlike private language schools where you’ll have 3-4 weeks holiday in a contract of 12 months.