Teaching+Abroad

Definitely consider applying to international jobs! There are many opportunities for English teachers both in American style schools abroad as well as teaching English language (ESL). Begin by checking out the excellent web site for [|Teaching English as a Foreign Language]. This site includes job listings. Another web site to visit is [|ESLJobs.com].. Japan is an excellent place to look for opportunities teaching English abroad; look at the [|JET website] for details.

Many overseas American schools hire through either the Overseas Placement Service at the University of Northern Iowa (319) 273-2081 or the International School Services (recruitment centers in Boston and New Orleans), PO Box 5910; Princeton, NJ 08543 (609) 452-0990. For the Department of Defense schools call 1-800-736-0008. The major publication for overseas educators also posts job listings: TIE (The International Educator); Overseas School Assistance Corp.; P.O. Box 513; Cummaquid, MA 02637; 508-362-1414.

You can look at the //Teaching Overseas Handbook// and check //ISS Directory of Overseas Schools// for names and address (both at the Career Resources Center).

The [|Peace Corps] is always looking for English teachers. The [|International Foundation for Education] has jobs for teachers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Additional opportunities for [|teaching in Africa]. You might look at [|Teachers Without Borders]. [|American Friends Service Committee].

Teaching English as a second language is a possibility, see [|TESOL]. For both summer and year-round volunteer opportunities, check out [|Learning Enterprises] online; they offer a variety of locations and this may be an excellent experience for a young person. The McDonalds of English language institutes, with franchised schools world wide is the [|Wall Street Institute]; they also are always looking for English teachers (connect to their "jobs" link). You may have more freedom now that any other time in your life. Take advantage of it!