TEFL Toronto

Toronto is one of the best places in the world to teach English. It’s modern, peaceful, and has one of the world’s largest ESL markets.

Toronto PostcardThis is a city of restaurants and art.

Walk down any street and you’ll find a good place to eat. Enjoy tastes and products from every corner of the world in this fascinating multicultural city.

Visit one of the many modern museums and art galleries. The Art Gallery at the ROM has more than 15000 paintings and caters to 800,000 visitors each year. In September, walk down Yorkville to snap a picture of your favourite movie star. The TIFF premiers the best movies and A-list actors like George Clooney are often in town. Other popular festivals between June and October are Caribana and Nuit Blanche.

If you like music, there is always something going on at the Air Canada Center, Rogers Centre, Canadian National Exhibition, Harbour Front Centre, and the Ontario Science Centre. You can also discover a local band at the Horseshoe Tavern, where the Rolling Stones used to come, or check out Now Magazine and Eye Weekly for the best shows in town.

If you like the outdoors you have plenty of parks for biking, soccer, and a good-old BBQ time, and if you are especially looking for an adrenaline rush, Canada’s Wonderland has some of the best roller-coasters in the world.

Teaching in Toronto can be a lot of fun, especially in the summer, but the right TESOL certification is required. Most schools will ask for TESL Canada Standard 1 or higher TESL Canada certification. If you have taken a CELTA, TESL Ontario, or Trinity CertTESOL course, contact TESL Canada for more information about how to get the equivalency credits.

TEFL Berlin

Berlin is the second largest city in Europe. Since the end of WWII and the subsequent Cold-War, it has undergone a renaissance. From desolate streets to jammed cafes, gloomy corners to bustling night clubs, Berlin is more alive than ever and gloomy historic landmarks such as the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, and Checkpoint Charlie have been rebuilt into busy tourist attractions.

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Whether you are teaching English in the freezing winter, blooming Spring, pleasant Summer or sunny April, Berlin provides tons of social activities and a great public transit system with buses, trams, U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (light rail), Regional bahn (RB), Regional express (RE) trains, and ferries to take you around.

If you are an American, Canadian, or Australian teacher without a EU passport, this is the place to come teach in Europe. With just your BA and a reputable TESOL certificate, you can find a job at an English institute and receive the work permit in a matter of weeks.

This is what one of Ontesol graduates wrote about his experience in Germany: Brandon, ESL Teacher in Germany

TEFL Dubai and Tourism

The first thing that comes to mind about Dubai must be its melting heat. Be prepared for a frost-bite too. Ski Dubai, an indoor ski resort, will cool the summer air around you.
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Dubai is one of the most luxurious cities in the world. Al-Burj, the tallest building in the world, is surrounded by 5-star restaurants and sleek shopping malls offering the best of the best. Ever seen fountains dancing to Arabic music? Hold your breath for the Dubai Fountain! For some fun times, visit the Aqua-venture water park where water slides up and down.

Dubai pays ESL teachers very well so you can enjoy all the luxuries it has to offer. The best ESL schools hire teachers who hold an advanced TESOL certificate, such as TESL Canada Standard 2, and have more than 1 year of teaching experience.

TEFL Great Barrier Reef

Located in Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system and one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. Some of the most enchanting islands include the Bedarra Island, Brampton Island, Cairns, and Dunk Island. There is so much life in this beautiful part of the world that the GBR is as essential as the Amazon rain-forest to keep our global ecosystem healthy.

Snorkelling and scuba diving are the main activities to enjoy at the reef. For marine-life photography, this place is perfect! Many gorgeous species of fish, turtles, and sea-insects are found swimming in the reef. There are other interesting attractions such as the ‘Birdworld Kuranda’, the ‘Australian Butterfly Sanctuary’, and the ‘Mareeba Heritage Museum’.

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You will find many hotels in the area to make your stay comfortable and the good thing about teaching English in Australia is that it pays well enough to afford such luxuries. As long as you have an advanced TESOL certificate such as TESL Canada, Trinity CertTESOL, or CELTA, you’ll qualify for the best jobs.

TEFL Chile and Tourism

Chile is a stretch of 4300 Km along the coast of South America, but its width does not exceed 240 km.
This country is known for its scenic beauty. With plenty of natural parks, it is one of the finest travel destinations for practising extreme sports such as kayak, hiking, rafting, and surfing. One of the greatest attractions is the massive slender wall of the Andes. It’s a mountain range that keeps rising and contains more than 50 volcano peaks.

Chile is definitely the place for ESL teachers who are thirsty for adventure and it is also welcoming for those seeking a more quiet life. After all, this is the land of Pablo Neruda, one of the world’s most famous poets.
With plenty of vineyards and lakes to visit, you will surely have a great time!

The demand for ESL teachers is very high. A 100-hour TESOL certificate or higher TESOL certification is required.

TEFL Saudi Arabia and Tourism

Saudi Arabia encompasses the most spectacular reefs of the world, the most magical and monumental sites of the Middle East, and the largest seas of sand of the Empty Quarter. Popular destinations are the mud-brick forts of Najran, which rise out of palm plantations and oases, the Arabian Desert, and the Two Holy Mosques of Masjid Al-Haram and Masjid Al-Nabwi.

Although very few travelers, especially non-Muslims, are allowed to walk this land, the country is slowly opening up to the world and Saudi Arabia has become a great destination for teaching English. Many teachers who hold TESL Canada certification and have more than one year of teaching experience choose Saudi Arabia for its standard of living and unique TEFL experience.

Ramadhan can be the most difficult time for western teachers as people who are not fasting are not allowed to eat in the open and only a few shops open for short periods of time. Saudi Arabia is very hot, so the best season is between November and February when average daily temperatures are moderate and the air is less humid. It’s significantly cooler in the Asir Mountains and around Taif region all year round.

TEFL Mexico City and Tourism

Mexico is a great country for TESOL graduates to come and have a great time. It is the 10th greatest tourist destination in the world, thanks to its beautiful beaches, warm culture, and wonderful cuisine. Due to its proximity to the United States and Canada, and the free trade agreement with these nations, the demand for ESL teachers is very high.

The capital is Mexico City, a buzzling metropolis of almost 9 million people. Top tourist attractions are the National Museum of Anthropology, the World Trade Centre (45th Floor), plenty of charming archeological sites, and Chapultepec Park.

TEFL United Arab Emirates

Welcome to the fanciest, most luxurious country on earth. UAE, with alluring beaches, top-notch hotels, an unparalleled shopping experience and an exquisite traditional culture, this country is rightly called the ‘the land of holidays’.

Four-fifths are covered in desert; yet the UAE has developed like no other. Its intriguing buildings, tourist resorts and awe-inspiring architecture have attracted tourists from across the globe for decades. Still modernizing at a fast pace, UAE aims to attract over 15-million tourists by the year 2015.

The demand for ESL teachers who hold an advanced TESOL certificate such as TESL Canada Standard 2 and have more than one year of teaching experience is very high, and so is the pay!

Some of the attractions in the UAE that you just cannot afford to miss are the AL-burj, the Dubai mall, Sharjah Aquarium, Jumeira Beach , Ski Dubai and the Dubai museum.

TEFL Russia

Jobs
Teachers who hold an advanced TESOL certificate such as TESL Canada or Trinity CertTESOL and have an entrepreneurial attitude can do very well in Russia. While ESL institutes pay an average of $1000/month, those who teach private lessons to the business community can earn anywhere from $20 to $100 per hour.

Culture
Russia is one of the coldest countries in the world, but the culture is anything but cold. Russians are some of the most educated people in the world and one can never get bored in their company. They usually enjoy conversations and arguments on deep subjects.

Tourism
If you like theater and opera, Russia is your place. Russia has the world’s most enormous theaters and live performances, reason being Russians are die hard lovers of live shows. Visitors from every corer of the world can enjoy amazing performances at very reasonable prices.

TEFL Turkey

Turkey is a great destination for those who have a 100-hour TESOL certificate or higher TESOL qualification. The most encouraging factor of living in Turkey is that there are activities for everyone’s interests. The scenic beauty is breathtaking and the architecture is elegant, gorgeous and mind blowing. You will find mesmerizing mosques, palaces, and churches & monasteries. You should not leave without visiting these top ten tourist attractions in Turkey, St. Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia Region, Pergamon, Sardis, Aspendus, Commagene Kingdom and Gallipoli.