Countries Where You Can Teach English as a Non-Native English Speaker

By Bryan 

Here is a question that we, at The Best TEFL Courses, often encounter; “Can a non-native English speaker teach English abroad? The answer is YES! In fact, there are thousands of non-native speakers who are already teaching in various public and private schools around the globe. Thanks to the TEFL Courses as they produce high-calibre English Teachers who are equipped with internationally-accepted teaching standards that make many countries open their doors for non-native yet highly qualified English teachers. 

Here are some countries that accept non-native English teachers:

• • • China
      • • You must have a fluent command of English (both spoken and written)
        • University degree holder (Any four-year degree)
        • TEFL or CELTA certification
        • You need to have at least two (2) years of teaching experience.
        • Physically fit
        • Working Visa
    • Japan
      • • You must have a fluent command of English (both spoken and written)
        • Must be able to commit to at least six-month contract term
        • University degree holder (Any four-year degree)
        • TEFL or CELTA certification
        • Prior ESL/EFL teaching experience
        • Experience working in a corporate setting
    • Thailand
      • • University degree holder (You don’t need to be a Teacher by profession)
        • Has CELTA, TESOL or TEFL certification
        • Must have a fluent command of English (both spoken and written)
    • Vietnam
      • • University degree holder (Any four-year degree)
        • Has TEFL or CELTA certification
    • India
      • • University degree holder (Any four-year degree)
        • Has TEFL or CELTA certification
        • Has at least 1-2 years of experience teaching a relevant curriculum.
    • Cambodia
      • • Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required
        • Has TEFL or CELTA certification
    • Argentina
      • • You need to have  a bachelor’s degree in Teaching
        • Has TEFL or CELTA certification
        • Has ESL Teaching Experience
    • Romania
      • • You need to have a native English proficiency level
        • A bachelor’s degree
        • ESL Teaching Experience
        • Has TEFL or CELTA certification

Do you already have your target country? If so, head on to your computer or phone’s browser now, and start looking for the requirements and employment processes of your preferred country. For the most part, these countries will ask for your university diploma, teaching license, ESL experience and TEFL certification.

 

 

“I used to work for a cruise ship that traveled around Asia as an English instructor then moved to Japan for the same position. Having experienced working for different countries, two of the significant requirements I was asked to provide are my teaching license and certification.” – Zaira Bianca Calumberan, Filipino English Teacher in Japan

 

 

Moreover, having established Teaching credentials, such as TESOL or TEFL Certification can give you a significant advantage in leveraging in your craft. 

 

“I enrolled for 120 hours of Online TEFL Courses. As soon as I got my TEFL Certificate I proceeded with my teaching job application to China. Fortunately, I got the job and flew to China in less than a month. Indeed, having TEFL certification has given me a great advantage in my teaching profession. It is worth it” – Mark Gil Dela Peña, Filipino English Teacher in China

 

 

Conclusion

If you want to be just like Teacher Bianca and Teacher Mark, now is the time to invest in your career. It is a great opportunity for non-native English speaking English teachers to work along with native English speakers in the realm of ESL education. The key is knowledge, confidence, experience and credentials. Enroll now for 120-hour online TEFL courses. Be a certified English teacher in just one or two months! Visit https://www.topteflcourses.org to learn more!  

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