Africa
An Introduction to Teaching English in Africa
Although Africa isn’t considered a leading destination for teaching English abroad, its economic and cultural leaders understand English as the key to its development. Don’t go to Africa if you are interested in making a lot of cash, but consider that Africa does offer teaching beginners great experiences while developing teaching skills in a region where the cost of living is low and character building reigns supreme.
TESOL Job Hotspots in Africa
We offer one guide to teaching English in Africa. South Africa is our top African TESOL destination and offers insights and experiences for a lifetime.
TESOL Jobs in South Africa
To be honest, there aren’t many opportunities to earn money teaching English in South Africa. However, there is the life-changing opportunity to become involved in volunteer teaching. There are a few opportunities for paid work teaching privately at businesses in large cities such as Cape Town or Pretoria.
Wages and Cost of Living
It’s true that Africa is not a great choice if you’re hoping to make loads of money from Teaching English. However, people with a recognized TESOL certificate consistently find work and life is cheap due to the generally low cost of living. You’ll also find volunteer work available in a wide variety of teaching positions across the continent that are rewarding on a personal level.
