Top 7 Countries to Teach English in 2021

Today there are so many attractive places and opportunities to teach English as a foreign language that it is hard to know where to start! Doing a quick search on the internet it can be seen from numerous different companies greatly varying promises of high salaries, luxury accommodation, minimal working hour weeks, etc, etc. The good thing to know is that this can often be true, but, as in most things it is very important to know who you are dealing with and make sure that what you were advertised is what you get when you arrive at your new teaching destination.

At TEFL recruiters we regularly review and receive feedback from our teachers and over the years we have built up an extensive network of reliable, trustworthy, honest and reputable schools. We work with only the very best and accredited schools and you can be sure that the offers that you see are exactly what you will get. At TEFL recruiters we also have the best interests of our teachers at heart and we choose only the very best schools in whatever country you decide to travel to. We can assure that you actually receive the full salary that you deserve for your work, the very best in living accommodation and the best terms in regards to your new job.

Check out our breakdown of the best countries to teach in for the coming year and the real deal in relation to salaries, travel and living packages!

Yes folks, China. Today China has become one of the most attractive locations to teach English as a foreign language. Due to the extremely large size of the market and the high demand for English teachers in all of the major cities, teachers salaries, living accommodation and working terms have substantially improved and today high quality English teaching schools in China are providing great offers in order to attract English teachers. As in most cases it simply wise to be careful and to make sure that you are working with only reputable and trusted companies in order that your experience is exactly what you expected it to be. At TEFL recruiters we have an extensive network of trusted and reputable high-level schools that offer only the very best salaries, terms and conditions.

Average Teaching Salaries: $2000 - $5000 per month

Living Accommodation: Excellent, fully furnished.

Flights Paid: Yes.

Dubai has become a very popular teaching destination in recent years due to its high teaching salaries and very good working conditions. Dubai is also a very popular tourist destination and there is always plenty to do and see in the country. Typical requirements for teaching in Dubai are prior experience in language teaching and certification to teach in the UAE.

Average Teaching Salaries: $2000 - $5000 per month

Living Accommodation: Excellent, fully furnished.

Flights Paid: Yes.

Over the years Japan has been a regular in the Top 5 English teaching destinations for teachers to travel to and to experience a new culture. Salaries and working conditions are some of the best in the world and there is always plenty to do in Tokyo and other major cities.

Average Teaching Salaries: $2000 - $5000 per month

Living Accommodation: Excellent, fully furnished.

Flights Paid: Yes.

Today many teachers are increasingly traveling to Saudi Arabia in order to experience the Middle East and just like Dubai salaries and conditions are also very attractive. Typically TEFL certification is required but some positions will require only basic English teaching experience from another country. Saudi Arabia has been a popular tourist destination for decades and there is plenty to see and to do in this beautiful country.

Average Teaching Salaries: $2000 - $4500 per month

Living Accommodation: Excellent, unfurnished.

Flights Paid: Yes.

Taiwan has been a popular teaching destination for many years now and English teaching salaries are quite competitive. Due to this destination being popular for so many years now, average teaching salaries have become slightly reduced in recent years and it is very important to ensure that you are working directly for only reputable English teaching schools. Taiwan is still a destination of choice for many and that is why it is number five in our 2020 list.

Average Teaching Salaries: $2000 - $3000 per month

Living Accommodation: Furnished.

Flights Paid: Yes.

The beautiful city of Seoul located in South Korea is still a popular destination for many English teachers today. The extremely well-developed economy, modern infrastructure and beautiful scenery make this a top class location to teach English and there is currently high demand for foreign English teachers in various locations around the country.

Average Teaching Salaries: $1500 - $3000 per month

Living Accommodation: Furnished.

Flights Paid: Yes.

This beautiful gem in South East Asia is a wonderful location with absolutely stunning scenery and panoramic views. Definitely a country that will satisfy your desire for adventure and experiencing another culture. There is currently a high demand for foreign English speaking teachers in Vietnam, wages are not quite as high as in some of the locations listed above, but because of it’s beauty we could not leave this country off our list.

Average Teaching Salaries: $1000 - $2000 per month

Living Accommodation: Furnished.

Flights Paid: Yes.

And there you have it. This is our top selection for the best locations to teach English in a foreign country for 2020. Whether you are looking for adventure, experiencing new cultures, higher salaries or a chance to see the world, there are plenty of options depending on what you want to do.

TEFL recruiters has a vast network of trustworthy and highly reputable schools in all of these countries and many more so that you can be sure wherever you decide to travel to teach that it will be one of the most enjoyable experiences of your lifetime.

Feel free to contact one of our personal career advisors and we will be happy to help you to find your dream job, salary and conditions wherever in the world you want to go.