Teach English abroadTEFL jobs with visa support, and TEFL courses for less
Swap your commute for a classroom in Tokyo, Bogotá or Bangkok. We match you with paid teaching jobs, help with your visa, and get you qualified for less if you need a TEFL first.
- DestinationsAsia, Latin America, Europe, online
- VisaSupport with your documents
- TEFL coursesFrom £63, ESLstarter price
- KoreaOfficial EPIK recruiter
- Teachers say411 testimonials
Featured teaching jobs abroad
Hand-picked roles with confirmed intakes. Apply online and our team will guide you through the rest.
30+ ESL roles in Greater Tokyo
Up to JPY 262,800/monthView job →
EPIK public school teachers
300+ positionsView job →
National teaching programme 2026/27
Free housing + visa supportView job →
Young learner teachers, major cities
Up to RMB 20,000/monthView job →
Adult and children's ESL instructors
NT$43,200–70,000/monthView job →
Small-class ESL instructors
HK$23,000/month + bonusesView job →
Preschool to high school ESL
From USD 1,500/monthView job →
Remote ESL tutors, flexible hours
Paid per lesson + incentivesView job →Where could you be this time next year?
New classrooms, new colleagues and weekends exploring somewhere you've only seen in photos.
Get TEFL certified for less
Your first classroom could look like this. Get the qualification schools ask for with an accredited online TEFL course from TEFL UK. Your ESLstarter discount is already applied, and every course includes free job placement support.
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Professional TEFL
The affordable way to start teaching online or abroad.
- Accredited certificate with QR code
- 100+ free lesson plans
- Free job placement support
Level 5 Certificate in TEFL
The UK-regulated qualification that stands out to employers, with personal tutor feedback.
- Awarded by TQUK, regulated by Ofqual
- Personal feedback from expert tutors
- £50 off a 20-hour teaching practicum
- Free job placement support
Combined TEFL
The 120-hour course plus observed teaching practice and IELTS teaching.
- Observed teaching practice
- Learn to teach IELTS classes
- Free job placement support
- 4.68/5 from 850+ reviews
- 60,000+ TEFL UK graduates
- Lifetime course access
- Pay in 3 instalments
Courses are delivered and certified by our sister company TEFL UK. Secure checkout by Stripe. You get instant access after booking.
From zero to your first classroom abroad
No teaching experience needed. Here's the route most of our teachers take.
Get TEFL qualified
Study online at your own pace. Most employers and visa programmes ask for a 120-hour TEFL as a minimum.
Apply for a job
Choose a programme and apply online. We check your eligibility and help with your CV.
Interview and visa
We prepare you for interview, then guide you through the documents your visa needs.
Fly out and start teaching
Sort your travel insurance, pack your bags, and start your new life abroad.
Your commute, reimagined
Take the river ferry to school in Bangkok. Spend weekends on island beaches, mountain temples or night markets. Teaching abroad isn't just a job. It's a whole new way of living.
Your teach-abroad toolkit
Every hero needs the right kit. Here are the things new teachers ask us about most, all in one place.
Travel insurance
Your school's health cover rarely starts on day one or covers trips abroad. SafetyWing fills the gaps, from US$62.72 every 4 weeks.
Compare insurance plans → We may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.Free teach-abroad guide
Everything you need to plan your move: countries, requirements, costs and timelines.
Get the free e-guide →Countries, pay and requirements
Compare salaries, degree rules and visa requirements before you choose where to go.
Compare countries →Life as a TEFL teacher
Watch real teachers talk about their schools, their pay and their life abroad.
Watch teacher stories →A UK recruiter teachers have trusted since 2007
We're a specialist UK team. We work directly with government programmes and school groups, and we stay in touch from your first application until you arrive.
"ESLstarter gave me a wonderful opportunity to come live and teach in Thailand, something I've always really wanted to do."
ESLstarter teacher, Thailand
Read all 411 testimonials →"I've only spent 3 weeks in this wonderful country, however I fell in love with it and its people."
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Hiring English teachers?
We recruit screened, visa-eligible native English teachers for government programmes, language school groups, international schools and online platforms. We start with a pool, not an advert.
- No upfront fees. Pay only once your teacher starts
- Free replacement if a teacher leaves in the first 3 months
- Candidates from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ and South Africa
- Pre-arrival TEFL and Level 5 training for your teachers
Teach abroad guides from our team
Straight answers on pay, savings, requirements and where to go next.
Teaching English abroad: your questions answered
Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach English abroad?
Most schools and visa programmes ask for a TEFL certificate, usually at least 120 hours. Requirements vary by country, so check the job you're applying for. You can get TEFL certified through ESLstarter from £63.
Do I need a degree to teach English abroad?
Many countries, including Japan, Korea and China, require a degree for a work visa. Others, including some in Latin America, Europe and online teaching, don't. Our guide to teaching without a degree covers the options.
Do I need teaching experience?
No. Many of our programmes welcome new teachers, and a TEFL course gives you the practical classroom skills to start.
How does ESLstarter help me get a job?
Apply for any programme on our site and our team checks your eligibility, helps with your CV and interview preparation, and guides you through the documents your visa needs. Placement support is free when you book a TEFL course through us.
Who provides the TEFL courses?
Courses are delivered and certified by our sister company TEFL UK, which has trained more than 60,000 teachers. The 168-hour Level 5 Certificate in TEFL is awarded by TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
Do I need travel insurance to teach abroad?
We strongly recommend it. School health insurance usually starts after you arrive and only covers your host country. See our travel insurance guide.
I'm a school. Can ESLstarter recruit teachers for us?
Yes. We recruit screened, visa-eligible teachers for schools, language centres and government programmes, with no upfront fees. Find out how we recruit.
Your classroom abroad is waiting
Find your job, or get qualified first. Either way, we'll help you get there.
Read what teachers are saying about usTeach English abroad, with jobs and visa support waiting
Find paid teaching jobs in Japan, Korea, Uzbekistan and beyond, with housing and visa support on many roles. Not TEFL certified yet? Get qualified online at an exclusive ESLstarter discount.
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But don’t just take our word for it!
I'm having an amazing time in the college I've been placed in and the people could not be friendlier or more helpful
My name is Tarryn and I am a 29 year old South African/Aussie hybrid who has been living in Korat, Thailand for the past 7 weeks where everyday is an adventure.
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