Middle East

An Introduction to Teaching English in the Middle East

Striking it rich applies to oil as well as English teaching in the Middle East. The oil-rich Gulf States increasingly play a pivotal role in international trade and politics, so the demand for business people with advanced English skills is enormous and can be easily leveraged into high paying positions by experienced TESOL tutors. We recommend our 120 Hour TESOL Course or 140 Hour TESOL Course to maximize your employment opportunities.

TESOL Job Hotspots in Middle East

Currently we have one guide to teaching English in the Middle East, but we’re working on adding more soon. Until then, Turkey is our top destination choice for TESOL jobs in the Middle East.

TESOL Jobs in Turkey

Turkey is working hard on gaining membership to the European Union. As a result, everyone in the country feels the need to learn English in order to build credibility towards their European cause! Of course, this has meant a marked increase in demand for qualified TESOL teachers.

Wages and Cost of Living

Countries such as Dubai and Saudi Arabia offer high (and often tax-free) earnings for well-qualified teachers with a few years’ experience. Egypt and Turkey, on the other hand, offer lower wages as well as a lower cost of living and more opportunities for less experienced English teachers.