Teaching English in Asian Countries is Perfect for Recent College Grads
Posted in Education on October 22nd, 2010It’s a scary time to graduate from college. Thousands of people across the country are still losing their jobs over the recession, so finding a decent job out of school can be extremely difficult. One option that many recent college grads are trying out is teaching English overseas in an Asian country. South Korea, China, Singapore, and many other Asian countries are vigorously recruiting native English speakers from all over the world to come teach English in their schools.
There are many perks to teaching English overseas. Currently, Korea is the highest paying country for English teachers and offers a wide variety of benefits to those who get hired. Teachers make an average of $2,000 a month, but rent and utilities in Korea are completely paid for by the Korean government. Additionally, the standard of living in Korea is much lower than in the U.S., so that $2,000 can go a long ways. Many schools also offer added bonuses like free cell phones and school lunches.
Applying for teaching positions is made simple, as Asian countries want to cater to their teachers as much as possible. Recruiting websites take care of contacting schools, helping you apply for visas, and getting you set up with plane tickets to get there. The country’s government reimburses the teacher for his or her plane ticket to the country upon arrival. Once you are there, all of your teaching needs such as classroom supplies and manuals are provided for you. Furthermore, no teaching experience is required. All you need is a Bachelor’s degree from a university and a resume with your work experience.