Can I Teach TESOL English in England or any English Speaking Country?

A native English speaker with a TESOL certification can realistically teach TESOLEnglish in up to 100 countries around the globe from Argentina and Spain to Japan and Thailand.   Unfortunately, however, English-speaking countries are not typically viable job markets for teaching English abroad, particularly for Americans.   Why?

Lack of demand for foreign TESOL English teachers. While many English-speaking countries have large immigrant populations and a high demand for TESOL English language instruction, they do not need to import English teachers from other countries as they do in non-English-speaking countries from China to Chile.

It is difficult to get a work permit or visa to teach English in a TESOL English-speaking country. With some exceptions (see below), it is difficult for Americans in particular to get work permits to teach English in other English-speaking countries. One exception for Americans is Australia where is it possible to get a work visa

Are there exceptions? Yes there are:

If you already have a work permit or permanent residency in another English-speaking country, and if you have a college degree and an accredited TESOL certification, you may be able to gain employment as a TESOL English teacher. Prior experience and a background in education (including prior experience teaching English abroad) will enhance your ability to gain employment.

Examples of such cases would include those who are married to a national of another English-speaking country, or those who have been posted by their spouse’s employer in another English-speaking country.

This link provides information regarding working holiday visa arrangements between specific countries. (Note: visa regulations and agreements are subject to change at any time.)

It is not a common occurrence as you typically are limited to a 6 month contract at one employer and most will hire locally however some foreign students may want American dialect.

Teaching TESOL English in Canada

Canada has a large immigrant population and strong demand for English language instruction.   Those who can qualify for a working holiday visa in Canada, or who has legal working rights in Canada (including Canadian citizens) will need to hold a TESOL certification specifically accredited by TESOL Canada.

ESL Jobs in USA

You can teach in your home country! (Home court advantage)

If you are American and want to teach in the US, you can do that. If you are from the UK and want to teach in England, that's where the majority of English teaching jobs go.

If you have a TESOL certification and usually a four-year degree and/or professional ESL teaching experience (including teaching English abroad), you may be able to gain employment as a private tutor or at an independent language school as an English teacher.

Most major English-speaking countries have large immigrant populations of non-native English speakers who require English language training to work and assimilate in their new country.   Hence, demand is strong. However, competition for professional English teaching positions are often competitive and most positions are part-time so making a livable wage solely teaching ESL in a language institute will be challenging.

Teaching ESL in public or state schools (as well private schools, community colleges and other venues) may be an option for those with a state teaching license and/or an academic background in education. Requirements will vary within each country and each school and jurisdiction (school districts and states in the U.S., for example).

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