Teach English in Indonesia
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Teach English in Indonesia
Join English 1, part of EF Education First, with around 70 schools across Indonesia. Housing, a sponsored work visa and a free 120-hour TEFL included, with no placement fee through ESLstarter.
English teaching jobs in Indonesia
Teach English with English 1, a division of EF Education First, which has been running language schools around the world since 1965. In Indonesia, English 1 teaches more than 20,000 students across around 70 schools, from Jakarta to smaller, more traditional cities.
You'll teach students of all ages, join fortnightly teacher social events and quarterly teacher trips, and grow your skills through a fully sponsored development programme, all with a supportive network of local and international colleagues.
Your Indonesia package
Salary depends on your location, qualifications and experience.
Monthly salary after tax
Housing or a housing allowance in every location
Your legal work visa fully sponsored
Approved round-trip airfare reimbursed
Cover throughout your contract
At least 10 days' paid leave plus all public holidays
Sponsored 120-hour TEFL and Cambridge TKT courses
Free Bahasa Indonesia classes to help you settle in
Fortnightly socials, quarterly trips and job rotation
Who can apply?
- A bachelor's degree in any subject
- A passion for teaching students of all ages
- The adaptability to settle into a new culture
- No teaching experience needed
- No TEFL needed, as English 1 sponsors yours
Want to stand out from day one? Your TEFL is sponsored once you're hired, but having one before you apply strengthens your application and builds your confidence in class. Get the 120-hour TEFL online from £63 with our partner TEFL UK.
Get TEFL certified from £63Life in Indonesia
With more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is one of the most exciting places in Asia to live and travel. Weekends and holidays could take you to:
- Bali
- Lombok
- Yogyakarta
- Borobudur
- Bandung
- Komodo
Living costs are low, so your salary goes a long way.
How it works
Apply with ESLstarter
Send the form below with your CV. We'll check your eligibility.
Interview
An online interview with English 1, with tips from us beforehand.
Offer and placement
Receive your offer and school location.
Visa
English 1 sponsors your KITAS work visa.
Fly to Indonesia
You're met at the airport, then training and your first classes.
Hiring now for start dates as soon as possible.
Ancient temples, volcanoes, rice terraces and some of the world's best beaches. Teaching in Indonesia is a year you'll never forget.
Quarterly teacher trips help you explore it. · Read teacher stories
Teaching in Indonesia: your questions answered
How much do English teachers earn in Indonesia?
Teachers with English 1 earn IDR 12,000,000 to 15,000,000 a month after tax, depending on location, qualifications and experience. Housing or a housing allowance is provided in every location, along with health insurance, a sponsored work visa and return airfare reimbursement.
Do I need a TEFL to teach in Indonesia?
Not for this role. English 1 sponsors a 120-hour TEFL course for teachers who don't already have one. Holding a TEFL before you apply can strengthen your application and help you feel confident in the classroom from day one.
What are the requirements?
You need a bachelor's degree in any subject, a passion for teaching students of all ages and the adaptability to settle into a new culture. No teaching experience or TEFL is required.
What is English 1?
English 1 is part of EF Education First, one of the world's leading privately owned education companies, which has operated since 1965 in over 50 countries. In Indonesia it teaches over 20,000 students across around 70 schools.
Where would I teach?
English 1 has schools in Jakarta and in cities across Indonesia, from busy capitals to smaller, more traditional cities. A job rotation scheme also gives you the chance to experience different locations.
Does ESLstarter charge a fee?
No. Our recruitment service for teaching jobs in Indonesia is completely free for teachers.
Ready to teach in Indonesia?
English 1 is hiring now. It takes five minutes, and our service is free.
