Teach in Yemen

Teaching jobs in Yemen

Obtaining a non-tourist visa for Yemen can be difficult, though not impossible. Teachers who wish to teach English in Yemen may be able to do so without qualifications, although a TEFL certificate is always an asset.

English teachers are in demand in the larger cities – from universities to governmental organizations and private language schools. There are international schools operating in the capital city of Sanaa, many of which use a combination of an American curriculum and local Yemeni textbooks and materials.

Teaching in Yemen — Hiring

The school year for private or non-profit schools starts in late August or early September and finishes in June. Schools will usually start recruitment for the coming school year in early spring. For openings to teach English in Yemen, start dates may take place throughout the year.

Yemen’s cities contain an enormous amount of historical significance. Sanaa, the capital, is the world’s oldest city and a UNESCO world heritage site. The city of Zabid is the birthplace of algebra, as well as the hottest town on Earth. Shibam – or “the Manhattan of the Desert” – in Wadi Hadhramaut features the first “skyscrapers” in history.  Yemen is also known as a fantastic place to learn and practice Arabic, as the Yemeni Arabic dialect is closest to Classical Arabic, and spoken by the majority of locals.

Teachers wishing to teach in Yemen should exercise caution and follow the travel recommendations of their government, as the country is experiencing political and civil unrest.

Many private schools in Yemen 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 Yemeni private school positions.

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