Teach in Uzbekistan

Teach in Uzbekistan for the opportunity to live at the intersection of East and West and explore this incredible and often undiscovered Central Asian treasure. Teaching jobs in Uzbekistan are available to teachers of various subject matters.

Top English teaching jobs in Uzbekistan

Early Years Teacher - Immediate start

Cambridge International School - Tashkent Campus Ташкент, Uzbekistan

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Online Global International School Job Fair - December 15th

Teach Away Online Job Fairs Various Cities Locations, Online Teaching Jobs Teaching Credential/License

Start in August, 2025

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Geography/History Teacher (KS4-5) - Immediate Start

Cambridge International School - Tashkent Campus Tashkent, Uzbekistan Teaching Credential/License

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Teaching in Uzbekistan

Teaching jobs in Uzbekistan

Teaching in Uzbekistan is possible in both public schools and private international schools. Teach Away hires teachers for the Ministry of Public Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, an expanding group of public Presidential Schools that aim to educate gifted students. Teaching in this program is an excellent, highly-paid opportunity for experienced, licensed teachers.

Teaching in Uzbekistan – Salary & benefits

When teaching in Uzbekistan, teachers can expect to earn a generous salary and benefits including housing, utilities, and airfare.

Teach in Uzbekistan – Hiring

The school year in Uzbekistan begins in September and lasts until around July. Hiring will usually occur in the summer prior to the upcoming school year.

What you’ll need to teach in Uzbekistan

Qualifications to teach in Uzbekistan

Candidates applying to teach in Uzbekistan should have a bachelor’s degree, a teaching license, or certification in their home state or country, as well as previous classroom teaching experience.

Visas for teachers in Uzbekistan

Teachers applying for a visa to Uzbekistan should be prepared to complete a visa application form, obtain required documents, and have a health check at a minimum. Other visa materials will include a passport and recent passport-sized photos

Living in Uzbekistan

Teachers seeking a teaching position off of the beaten path will want to consider applying for a job in Uzbekistan. As a traditional trading point along the historical silk-road linking Asia to Europe, Uzbekistan is a fascinating blend of Eastern and Western influences. Tashkent, the country’s capital and most cosmopolitan city, is noted for its tree-lined streets, numerous fountains and parks, and relatively low cost of living.

Housing for teachers in Uzbekistan

The Presidential Schools program in Uzbekistan provides private accommodation for all participating teachers.

TEFL Certification for Private School Teachers

Many private schools in Uzbekistan require applicants to possess a TEFL certificate. The Center for Intercultural Development at International House, UC Berkeley has developed an online TEFL certificate that prepares teachers for life in the international classroom, helping you become a leading candidate for some of the top private school positions in Uzbekistan.

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Uzbekistan at a glance

Country information

Capital: Tashkent

Language: Uzbek

Population: 29.5 million

Currency: Som (UZS)

Government: Unitary presidential state

Quick facts

It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Kyrgyzstan to the northeast, Tajikistan to the southeast, Afghanistan to the south and Turkmenistan to the southwest.

Uzbekistan is home to the Muruntan gold mine, one of the largest open pit gold mines in the world

It was once part of the ancient Persian Empire, and what is now known as Uzbekistan was conquered in the fourth century B.C. by Alexander the Great.

It's known for its mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road.