Jobs & programs directory
A curated directory of real government teaching programmes and reputable job boards, organized by country. This isn’t a live application system yet — every entry links straight to the official programme or job board itself.
By country
ASIA
South Korea
EPIK
One of the last active government English-teaching schemes, plus the private hagwon market.
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ASIA
Japan
JET Programme
JET is prestigious and competitive; Interac and eikaiwa chains hire year-round.
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ASIA
China
None — Z-visa system
Real requirements and legitimacy red flags for the world's largest English-teaching market.
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ASIA
Vietnam
None — employer-sponsored work permit
Large established language-centre chains and strong savings potential.
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ASIA
Thailand
None centralized — agency/CIEE placement
No central scheme, but a clear, well-trodden path via recruiters.
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ASIA
Taiwan
TFETP
A genuine, active government scheme targeting nearly 1,000 placements in 2026.
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EUROPE
Spain
NALCAP (US/Canada) or British Council (UK)
Two distinct government-backed routes, split by passport.
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MIDDLE EAST
the UAE
None open to overseas applicants
Tax-free pay, but a real license requirement for international schools.
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AMERICAS
Mexico
None — employer-sponsored visa
No government scheme; a 120-hour certificate is the de facto standard.
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AMERICAS
Costa Rica
None open to UK citizens
A lifestyle destination with no government scheme — know a fee-paying internship from a paid job.
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AMERICAS
Guatemala
None open to UK citizens
One of the cheapest Latin American markets, with almost no dedicated guide coverage elsewhere.
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AMERICAS
Peru
None open to UK citizens
Low cost of living; stacking a modest institute wage with online tutoring is a common strategy.
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AMERICAS
Colombia
SENA Bilingüismo (national policy, not a hiring portal)
The most government-adjacent Latin American market, plus a genuine nonprofit placement network.
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ASIA
Cambodia
None — MLVT work permit system
No degree required by law, but MLVT work-permit enforcement is tightening.
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ASIA
Indonesia
None — KITAS/IMTA employer sponsorship
Stricter than most of Southeast Asia: a nationality restriction and a mandatory degree.
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EUROPE
France
British Council English Language Assistants (UK only)
TAPIF is US-only; the British Council scheme is the real route for UK passport holders.
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EUROPE
Italy
INDIRE Language Assistants (small, ~150/yr)
A small INDIRE assistantship, plus a post-Brexit "click day" visa quota.
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EUROPE
Poland
None open to UK citizens
No assistantship for UK citizens; teaching runs entirely on private-sector visa sponsorship.
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EUROPE
the Czech Republic
AIA English Teachers registry
UK citizens have had free labour-market access since July 2024 — no work permit needed.
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Worldwide job boards
Not tied to one country — these are established, reputable boards worth checking regardless of destination.
Dave's ESL Cafe ↗
One of the longest-running international ESL job boards, with regional sections.
TEFL.com ↗
Worldwide TEFL vacancies, updated daily, founded in 1997.
Teach Away ↗
International placements across dozens of countries, including licensed international-school roles.
Go Overseas ↗
New teaching-abroad listings posted daily, aimed at first-time teachers.
ESL Employment ↗
Streamlined board connecting teachers and employers directly.
TeacherRecord ↗
Listings for both teaching abroad and teaching English online.