Teaching Jobs in Uzbekistan
Join Uzbekistan's historic education reform. Teach motivated students, earn a premium tax-free salary, and enjoy free housing while exploring the ancient Silk Road. High savings guaranteed.
Teach English in Uzbekistan
Join Uzbekistan's national education reform, teaching motivated teenagers in public schools along the Silk Road. Flights, housing and visa support included, with no placement fee through ESLstarter. Applications close in November.
Public school teaching jobs in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is in the middle of one of the world's most ambitious education reforms, and the Ministry of Preschool and School Education is recruiting native-level English teachers to lead it in public schools across the country.
You'll teach students aged 14 to 17 (Grades 9 to 11) alongside a local co-teacher, run English clubs, and share your skills with local English teachers through weekly seminars. It's a chance to make a real difference, with one of the strongest savings packages in the TEFL world.
Your Uzbekistan package
Salary depends on your teaching experience and qualifications.
Net monthly salary, scaled to your experience
Your own furnished apartment, with no rent and no roommates
A full return airfare each year of your contract
Full medical cover throughout your contract
Help with your work visa and local registration costs
Most teachers live well on $300–$400 a month
Plus 6 hours of English clubs and 2 hours of teacher mentoring a week
A local English teacher alongside you in class
Leadership and teacher-training experience on a national reform
Who can apply?
- Native-level English
- A bachelor's or master's degree (education, linguistics or TESOL preferred)
- A CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or TEFL certificate if your degree isn't in education
- At least 2 years of secondary or high school teaching experience
- A clean background check and commitment to the full academic year
Experienced teacher without a TEFL? The Ofqual-regulated Level 5 TEFL is a CELTA-level qualification you can complete online, from £239 through our partner TEFL UK. A 120-hour TEFL is available from £63.
Get your Level 5 TEFLWhere you could teach
Schools are in Tashkent and regions across the country, including:
- Tashkent
- Samarkand
- Bukhara
- Fergana
- Andijan
- Namangan
- Navoiy
- Khorezm
- Kashkadarya
- Surkhandarya
- Jizzakh
- Karakalpakstan
School placements are made by the Ministry.
How it works
Apply with ESLstarter
Send the form below. We'll check your eligibility and experience.
Offer and contract
Successful candidates receive an offer and school contract.
Visa
You apply for your work visa with our guidance. Visas are processed by the Ministry.
Book your flight
Once your visa is issued, book your flight and share your arrival details.
Arrive and start teaching
The in-country team supports your arrival, then you settle into your apartment and school.
Applications close in November 2026. Apply early, as visas take several weeks.
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Teaching in Uzbekistan: your questions answered
How much do English teachers earn in Uzbekistan?
Teachers on the national programme earn US$2,000 to US$3,500 net a month depending on experience and qualifications. Housing is free and the cost of living is low, so most teachers live comfortably on around US$300 to US$400 a month and save the rest.
What are the requirements to teach English in Uzbekistan?
You need native-level English, a bachelor's degree, at least two years of secondary or high school teaching experience and a clean background check. If your degree is not in education, you also need a CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or TEFL certificate.
Can I teach in Uzbekistan without an education degree?
Yes. Your degree can be in any subject, as long as you also hold a recognised TEFL, CELTA or TESOL certificate and have two years of teaching experience.
When does the next intake start?
Additional roles are open now for October and November 2026 starts, and applications close in November 2026. Start dates are confirmed by the Ministry once your visa is approved.
Do I need to speak Uzbek or Russian?
No. Your role is to create an English-speaking classroom, and you'll work alongside a local co-teacher. Learning a few local phrases will make daily life and trips to the bazaar more fun.
Is Uzbekistan safe for foreign teachers?
Uzbekistan is widely regarded as one of the safest countries in Central Asia, with a strong culture of hospitality and respect for teachers. As anywhere, check your government's latest travel advice before you go.
Does ESLstarter charge a fee?
No. Our recruitment service for teaching jobs in Uzbekistan is completely free for teachers.
Ready to teach in Uzbekistan?
Applications close in November 2026. It takes five minutes, and our service is free.
