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Teach Abroad or Online
Teach Abroad or Online
Teaching abroad during COVID-19
Requirements
Application Process
Using the Job Board
Online Teaching
Interview Process
Salary & Benefits
Visa Procedure
Teaching With Family
Medical Insurance
Managing your Teacher Profile
TEFL
The Basics
General Course Information
Payment & Registration
Job Placement
Certification
Current Students
OISE TEFL
International House TEFL
Manhattan College
Technical Support
Teacher Certification Program
The Basics
Course Details
Prerequisites
Job Placement
Accreditation
Courses & E-learning
In-Course Support
Getting your certificate
Teach Away Premium Membership
About Teach Away Premium Membership
Subscription and Payments
Benefits for Premium Members
Teach Abroad or Online
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Teaching abroad during COVID-19
Do I have to be vaccinated to teach abroad?
Requirements
Are there age restrictions to teach abroad?
What are the minimum requirements to teach abroad?
Why did I receive a notice saying that I do not meet the minimum requirements?
Do I need a teaching license to teach abroad?
I don't have a bachelor's degree. Am I eligible to apply for jobs on Teach Away?
English is not my first language. Can I still teach abroad or online?
Will my teaching degree or license be recognized by international schools?
How can I teach in the United States?
What qualifications do I need to teach in the United Arab Emirates?
Why do I need a driver's license to work in the United Arab Emirates?
Can I still qualify for a teaching position abroad with a criminal record?
Can I teach abroad while I am still completing my bachelor's degree?
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Application Process
How do I find a job using Teach Away?
What are online job fairs and how do I attend?
How do I check the status of my job applications?
How does the application process work?
When is the best time to apply for teach abroad positions?
Do I need to apply for jobs or will Teach Away apply for them on my behalf?
How long until someone contacts me regarding my submitted job applications?
What does it mean if my application is “closed”?
I've applied to several jobs but haven't heard back. What can I do?
Should I list all my employment experience on my profile and resume?
I've already applied for a job but my profile wasn't complete yet.
How soon do I have to provide references?
Is it possible to teach abroad with a friend or partner?
How do I make my Teacher Profile visible to all schools?
How do I withdraw an application I've already submitted?
Where should I teach abroad as an LGBTQ+ person?
Does Teach Away have recruiters? Can I speak to them?
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Using the Job Board
Are all the jobs on Teach Away from legitimate schools?
What are "Direct to School" jobs?
Does the job board have short-term or summer teaching positions?
I couldn't find any positions in the country I wanted to teach in.
A position I wanted to apply for isn't on the job board anymore.
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Online Teaching
Where can I find online teaching jobs?
What are the requirements to teach English online?
Where do I need to live to be an online teacher?
What kind of technology do I need to have to be an online teacher?
How much do you get paid for online teaching?
How are online teachers paid?
How do I file my US taxes after teaching online?
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Interview Process
Once I have submitted my application, am I guaranteed an interview?
What is the interview process like?
Where do in-person interview sessions normally take place?
Where can I find out about upcoming in-person interview sessions?
Will Teach Away or the hiring school cover my travel costs to and from an in-person interview?
Can Teach Away set up an informational interview for me in another country?
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Salary & Benefits
How do I file my US taxes after teaching abroad?
How much money can I make teaching abroad?
What kind of benefits do teach abroad positions provide?
Will local taxes be deducted from my pay-check?
Will my pay-check have any other deductions?
Do schools offer maternity leave?
Will I receive any paid vacation or holiday time?
Will I get paid for sick days?
Am I responsible for paying for my own airfare?
Do schools provide housing and will I have to share with others?
How do I file my Canadian taxes after teaching abroad?
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Visa Procedure
Will Teach Away sponsor me for a visa?
How do I qualify for a work visa?
What kind of visa will I need for teaching abroad?
How do I apply for a work visa?
How long will it take to get a work visa?
Who will pay for my work visa?
Do I need to provide a scan of my passport to a school upon request?
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Teaching With Family
Can I bring my family with me when I go teach abroad?
Which countries provide the best support for teachers with children?
Will my employer sponsor my common-law partner to join me overseas?
Can I bring my pet when I go to teach abroad?
Medical Insurance
Do I need to purchase health insurance before I leave?
Am I required to do a general health check before I leave?
Does a pre-existing condition disqualify me for medical insurance?
