Teach English in Colombia

Teaching jobs in Colombia are much sought-after, and with good reason. Teaching English in Colombia allows teachers to experience colorful South American life while teaching at excellent schools.

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Private International School Teaching Jobs in Colombia

Teaching English at private international schools in Colombia offers many benefits. Teachers can expect to earn a salary that allows them to live comfortably no matter where they are placed. While salaries may seem low compared to a teacher’s home country, the cost of living in Colombia is also much lower. Most teaching jobs in Colombia for licensed teachers provide a salary of approximately $1,000 USD per month tax-free, though this amount will vary depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits when teaching English in Colombia may include accommodations or an accommodations allowance, return airfare, medical insurance, paid vacation time, and contract completion bonuses. Typically, contracts for teaching jobs in Colombia are 2 years in length. Private international schools in Colombia require that candidates have at least 2 years of relevant teaching experience.
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ESL Teaching Jobs in Colombia

Teaching ESL in Colombia provides teachers with a lot of flexibility, as most ESL schools in Colombia give teachers the option of working full- or part-time. ESL teachers will work with various age groups in a private English school setting; positions range from Kindergarten through high school and post-secondary education. While teaching English in Colombia, teachers may also be asked to contribute to school resources and materials, participate in language exchange, and offer tutoring during office hours.
ESL teaching jobs in Colombia typically pay $700-900 USD per month, and some schools will offer the option of paid overtime. With low monthly costs for teachers, teaching ESL in Colombia provides a salary on which teachers can live quite comfortably. English teaching jobs in Colombia usually offer flexible vacation time, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.
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TEFL Certification for Private School Teachers

Many private schools in Colombia require applicants to possess a TEFL certificate. The University of Toronto’s TEFL Online Certificate can help you become a leading candidate for some of the top Colombian private school positions.
TEFL Certification for Private School Teachers

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Colombia at a glance

Country information

Capital: Bogotá

Language: Spanish

Population: 47,425,437

Currency: Peso (COP)

Government: Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic

Major religion: Christianity

Climate: Tropical rainforests, savannas, steppes, deserts, mountain climate.

Size: 1,141,748 km²

Quick facts

The official language of Colombia is Spanish, there are also many indigenous dialects spoken throughout the country.

Colombia is the world’s only source of emeralds.

Colombia’s traditional sport is called Tejo, but the most popular sport is soccer.

Colombia is the only country in South America that has coastline on both The Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is the world’s highest coastal mountain range.

Colombia is home to 10% of the Amazon rainforest.

Colombia produces some of the best coffee in the world.

Want to teach English in Colombia?

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Teaching jobs in Colombia open regularly, with start dates throughout the year.

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