Everything you need to know about teaching in a hagwon
South Korea is a great destination for TEFL teachers and if you’re thinking of teaching there you’ve probably already realised the first decision you’ll need to make: public school or hagwon? Um, what is a hagwon? Hagwons are private schools that many South Korean students attend outside regular school hours to get in some extra […]
Should you apply for EPIK, GEPIK, SMOE or GOE in South Korea?
If you’ve set your sights on teaching in a public school in South Korea, you’re in for an awesome experience. Alongside the thrill of jetting off to a new country, you also get great job security to boot and a pay packet that isn’t too shabby at all. In other words, maximum adventure with minimum […]
How to land a job teaching English in Italy
Teaching English in Italy certainly sounds attractive. Of all the opportunities to teach abroad in Europe, it’s one of the most popular. Whether you’re looking for a snug rural town or a boisterous city, you’re bound to find an ESL teaching position that suits you. Let’s paint the picture (mostly because I want to talk […]
How to land a teaching job in Spain
If you’ve ever thought about teaching abroad in Europe, then it’s more than likely that teaching English in Spain has crossed your mind. It’s got a booming ESL industry and teachers flock there in search of daytime naps and sangria. We’re sure there are other incentives, but daytime naps, how could you not? Siestas and […]
How to land a job teaching English in Germany
Why should I teach English in Germany? Good question! There are plenty of compelling reasons, not the least the fact that it borders nine other countries. Um… yes, nine! And to make that even more attractive, the rail-system is next-level impressive. So if you’re planning to teach English in Europe, it makes sense to choose […]
How much you can save teaching English in China
There are more and more teachers looking to teach English in China. It’s by no means a new phenomenon – teachers have been pilgrimaging to this ancient country for longer than any of us have been alive. The first American missionary was Elijah Coleman Bridgman (what a name!) who arrived in 1830! What’s new is […]
Where on earth should I teach English abroad? [With free TEFL country comparison chart]
One of the trickiest parts of moving abroad to teach is figuring out where you should actually go. (Been there, done the excessive amounts of paperwork…and fallen into our fair share of internet rabbit holes along the way). At Teach Away, there isn’t a day that goes by without someone asking one of us what […]
Top countries to make the most money teaching abroad [+ job postings]
Teaching abroad can be about so much more than just traveling and escaping the 9-to-5 grind for a year or two. We all know that money isn’t everything in life. But for so many of us, teaching abroad isn’t just about seeing the world and experiencing life in a new country. Teaching abroad can also […]
The ultimate guide to landing an English teaching job in France
Teaching English in France is a bit of a dream, right? Whether you’re curious about finding a rural school nestled in the Pyrenees or an International School in one of the cities like Lyon or Paris, the bread alone will be incentive enough to pack your bags and book a flight ❤️. France has a […]
The best time of year to look for a teaching job abroad revealed
So you’ve decided to teach English abroad but you’re not exactly sure when is the best time to start applying. There’s nothing worse than searching for a teaching job when schools aren’t really looking. If you’re putting time and energy into an application – you want to know there’s at least a potential job at […]