| If you're considering teaching ESL in Asia, then | | | | school or university where you're working has the |
| congratulations! You're about to embark on an exciting | | | | proper credentials to hire foreign teachers, as many |
| new journey in your life - one that will reap major | | | | ESL job placement agencies warn that phony school |
| benefits in terms of your future career, finances and | | | | scams have been reported here. |
| overall perspective on the world. | | | | 3. Taiwan. Taiwan is truly a teacher's market, as |
| The hard part isn't over yet though; in fact, deciding | | | | there's a huge demand for ESL teachers all year |
| which Asian country you want to teach in can be one | | | | round - and with an extremely low cost of living, ESL |
| of the most challenging aspects of applying to the best | | | | teachers often report leaving their posts with as much |
| ESL jobs. Don't just choose a country based on the | | | | as $8,000 in savings! |
| number of ESL jobs available -instead, you should | | | | Taiwan is a gorgeous island district with a fast-growing |
| narrow your search down to countries where you'll get | | | | economy, which is why the demand for English |
| the best experience possible from your teaching | | | | teachers is so high. Taiwan also boasts major school |
| position. | | | | chains that can help initiate and train ESL teachers for |
| But if you're worried that selecting the right Asian | | | | life in Taiwan, which provides a great support system |
| country for you boils down to simply pointing your | | | | for those who might experience some culture shock. |
| finger at a map of Asia, not to worry - we've got you | | | | The most plentiful ESL jobs here are for kindergarten |
| covered! In this article, we'll explore the top five ESL | | | | teachers at chain English schools; if you have a MA, |
| destinations in Asia based on previous teacher | | | | you're qualified to teach at universities, where hours |
| experiences, availability of employment and benefits | | | | vary. |
| offered. | | | | One important note is that Taiwanese classrooms are |
| So grab a cup of coffee, sit back and relax - you're | | | | much more regimented than that of their Chinese |
| about to learn which ESL destination in Asia is perfect | | | | counterparts, so expect to have your daily lessons |
| for you! | | | | subject to approval. Additionally, a large emphasis is |
| 1. Korea. Korea is by far the most popular ESL | | | | placed on memorization and recall, and you'll be |
| destination in Asia for many reasons - one of them | | | | required to cover certain subjects by the school. |
| being the incredibly rich experience that teachers | | | | 4. Indonesia. Although teaching positions aren't as |
| discover here! Korea boasts some of the best ESL | | | | plentiful as in China or Korea, Indonesia is a great place |
| job opportunities, with teachers free to pick the size of | | | | to teach English as a second language, particularly as |
| school and number of students that they'll have to | | | | English is part of a national curriculum. This means your |
| teach to. | | | | students will already have experienced some form of |
| Additionally, the availability of jobs in Korea means that | | | | English teaching. Indonesia boasts some of the best |
| you'll be able to pick where you'd like to go. For fans of | | | | weather in Asia, along with a delicious cuisine that's |
| the big city, Seoul is a metropolitan paradise: with a | | | | extremely popular among ESL teachers. Additionally, |
| population of over 12 million, this bustling city offers a | | | | ESL teachers can expect a low cost of living (get |
| huge range of unique cultural experiences, including | | | | ready to sharpen your bartering skills!) in a culture that's |
| shopping, museums and a glowing nightlife. Although an | | | | genuinely fascinated by English speakers - in fact, you'll |
| ESL salary doesn't stretch as far in this city, many | | | | make plenty of friends with the locals! As a teacher, |
| teachers find the diversity of Korea's largest city to be | | | | you'll live in a middle-class neighborhood in a house with |
| an exciting and rewarding experience. | | | | other English teachers. The most job vacancies will be |
| Plenty of jobs are also available in the warmer | | | | on the islands of Java and Sumatra. According to |
| climates of Daejeon, Gwangju and Busan. English is | | | | previous ESL teachers, it's difficult to get a job on Bali, |
| moderately spoken in Korea, and most public transport | | | | as they prefer to hire people from within the country. |
| and food stores contain information in English, allowing | | | | 5. Japan. Japanese culture is rich, exciting and full of |
| teachers to acclimate without risking severe cultural | | | | energy - and now has never been a better time to |
| shock. | | | | teach English in Japan! |
| 2. China. The most populous country in the world is | | | | There are plenty of ESL chain schools in Japan, which |
| also one of the biggest providers of great ESL jobs - | | | | means that it's relatively easy to find work within the 3 |
| in fact, many ESL teachers report feeling as though | | | | months of your tourist visa. However, it's |
| they had their pick of work thanks to the vast amount | | | | recommended that you find your teaching post before |
| of schools in this massive country. | | | | landing in Japan, as the cost of living in this economic |
| When considering an ESL placement in China, try | | | | powerhouse is quite high; in fact, Tokyo is one of the |
| looking beyond Beijing and Shanghai to cities that are | | | | most expensive cities in the world. With that said, |
| just as fascinating but will give you a true taste of | | | | picking where you want to teach in Japan is crucial, as |
| Chinese culture. Warmer climates and gorgeous | | | | there are huge difference between the big and small |
| beaches make Southern and Eastern China a delightful | | | | cities (and it isn't just size!). Jobs are more plentiful in |
| treat, although Northwestern China should be limited to | | | | Tokyo and Osaka, while smaller cities will help you to |
| the adventurous as it isn't as developed as other | | | | stretch your salary and give you a more authentic |
| areas of the country. | | | | Japanese experience. |
| China does come with its own challenges when | | | | With the wealth of ESL jobs available in all of these |
| applying for ESL jobs, especially when it comes to | | | | Asian countries, you're bound to have the journey (and |
| work visas and permits. Always check to see if the | | | | career training) of a lifetime! |