Teaching Overseas

 *!* Designates that site is very informative -- it provides extensive detail about the organization and the teaching experience; it has clearly defined and a variety of contacts listed. (i.e., telephone, e-mail, etc.)

Organization and Web Site Address

Countries

Conditions

Additional Information

Canadian Institute for Teaching Overseas (CITO)

http://www.nsis.com/~cito/CITO.html

OVERSEAS

Countries Listed:

  • New Zealand
  • Pacific Rim
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom

 

1. Must attend an information session that includes:

- how to locate overseas jobs

- application procedure

- working visa, etc.

2. Resource manual $11.95 + tax + shipping and handling.

3. Accepts both B.Ed. graduates and general bachelor degrees forteaching abroad.

Offers information about taking TESL courses.

VSO Canada (Voluntary Service Overseas)

http://www.oneworld.org/vso

OVERSEAS

23 countries world wide including:

  • Most countries in Africa
  • Guyana
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Sri Lanka
  • Thailand

1. Must send for application package (call or e-mail, no charge noted)

2. Minimum 2 year placement

Information provided on:

- VSO Canada

- Inquiries

- Overseas postings

- FAQ's

- VSO locations

VSO provides:

- Full training and work permits

All travel arrangements organized and paid for by VSO.

Small living allowance given per month while overseas.

Before leaving, volunteers receive a grant of around £500. They are entitled to another grant of approximately £300 midway through the placement. Upon return, a further sum in the region of £1,500 will be available.

AEONet

http://www.aeonet.com

  • Japan

1. Offices are based in the US.

2. You can e-mail your application.

3. You must sign up for a one year contract.

 

Better Resource

http://www.eslkorea.com/links.html

OVERSEAS

 

  • Korea

1. Offices based in the US; no fees are indicated for application.

 

Central European Teaching Program (CEPT)

http://www.beloit.edu/~cetp/

OVERSEAS

 

  • Hungary
  • Latvia
  • Poland
  • Romania

1. Minimum one school year contract

2. Responsible for paying own airfare

3. No TESOL training offered; candidates must have experience teaching English, ESL or another language.

 

Friends of World Teaching

http://www.fowt.com

  • Services over 100 Foreign countries

1. Application information for 3 countries costs $36 (Cdn); each additional country costs $8

2. E-mail address provided at the bottom of the web site to send for information

 

Global Education Services

a) New Zealand

http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~globaled

b) Colombia

http://www.autobahn.mb.ca/~globaled/liceosch.html

c) Thailand

http://www.autobahn.mb.ca/~globaled/lertlah.html

OVERSEAS

 

  • Colombia
  • New Zealand
  • Thailand

1. You must fill in a registration form on-line to receive more information about teaching in these countries. There is no evident fee.

Site has an e-mail address to send for further information.

It also has job postings and background information on each country.

Hess Educational Centre

http://www.hess.com.tw/

OVERSEAS

 

  • Taiwan

1. You must fill out an application which can be downloaded from the site. It must be handwritten and mailed in; e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

2. Application address and telephone number indicated are based in the US.

 

iteachnet: International Educators' Network  *!*

http://www.iteachnet.com

  • Worldwide
 

Searchable job database. Information about each job generally includes several contact methods including e-mail.

Kidcastle Educational Organization

http://www.kidcastle.com

OVERSEAS

 

  • Taiwan

1. You must:

- be a native speaker
- agree to a one year contract
- have a bachelor's degree
- have a government approved medical exam

2. The organization is based in Taiwan and it includes contact numbers and addresses.

Site includes:

- Fully detailed job description page

- Information about teachers and students

- Organization information

- Links, and letters

- Very detailed page with background information about Taiwan

Teach NZ

http://www.teachnz.govt.nz/employers.html

 

 

 

OVERSEAS
  • New Zealand

1. Teachers apply directly to the school (they may list with an agent).

2. Postings listed on-line at New Zealand Education Gazette Online

(www.edgazette.govt.nz).

3. You can order an information package via e-mail and there is no fee indicated.

Site contains info. on:

- Applying

- Vacancies

- Pay & conditions

- Taxes

- Language competency

- Immigration & work permits

- Qualifications assessment

- Teacher registration

- Relocation assistance

- Adjustment help

- Health insurance

- Accommodations

- General info. about NZ

Teaching English

http://asiafacts.kingston.net/#contents

 

OVERSEAS

  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Singapore
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand

1. You eventually need to order the guidebooks listed on the site which have detailed information taking you through the process of finding employment in the countries listed.

Site includes a detailed Table of Contents.

 

 

 

 

 

Teaching Jobs Overseas  *!*

http://joyjobs.com/community

  • General International

1. You must purchase Insider Secrets to Finding a Teaching Job Overseas ($39.45 US).

Site includes:

- Information on how to begin you overseas job search

- Chat room

- Resources that can be purchased regarding do's and don'ts

TEFL Professional Network  *!*

http://tefl.com

  • Worldwide (67 different countries in all continents)
 

Searchable job database. Information about each job generally includes an e-mail contact (sent through TEFL).

Timeplan

http://www.timeplan.com

 

OVERSEAS
 

1. On-line application required.

Site includes info. about:

- The UK ("Living in London")

- Education in the UK, travel

- Timeplan, its history, why schools use Timeplan, what schools are like

World Teach  *!*

http://www.igc.org/worldteach/index.html

OVERSEAS & MEXICO

 

  • Botswana
  • China
  • Costa Rica
  • Ecuador
  • Kenya
  • Lithuania
  • Mexico
  • Namibia
  • Poland
  • Russia
  • South Africa
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam

1. Must cover own costs including airfare, health insurance and training ($3,860-$5,950 US).

2. It is an American-based organization but there is a toll free telephone number and e-mail address.

It is a volunteer teaching position.

No comment on who secures work permits.

Site offers information on:

- FAQ's Teaching/Housing options

- Programme profiles

- Upcoming departures

- Fundraising info.

- Getting TESOL experience

- Request application on-line or mail

- Contacts


The following Web site contains several useful links for worldwide teaching positions:
http://www.escapeartist.com/jobs34/jobs34.htm