Appendix B

TEFL Locations around the World

I

n this appendix, I offer information about some popular locations

for TEFL jobs.

In many places employers ask potential teachers to have a TEFL certificate.

While courses vary, evidence of 100 hours of training or more is desirable.

Whether this needs to include teaching practice with students or not

depends on the employer.

Brazil

Brazilians are ethnically diverse but most people speak Portuguese. Football

is a national obsession and most people are Christian. They are exceptionally

friendly. Networking is important in Brazil. Use your contacts to get ahead (if

you have any).

✓ Accommodation: Quite expensive in the larger cities.

✓ Classes: Lots of business people and other adult learners.

✓ Contracts: Generally for 10 months, though it’s often easier to find work
once you’re there. Hours are often unsociable.

✓ Cost of living: Expenses are low. You can live well but not save much.

✓ Qualifications: You can find work without any qualifications. Schools
offer training.

✓ Salary: £375 a month. The local currency is the Real.

✓ Travelling: TAM Linhas Aeras, British Airways

✓ Visa: For an official work permit you need two years of compatible
experience (in TEFL or a similar educational field) and a degree.

✓ Where to teach: Sao Paolo, Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro