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# Teach Abroad or Online

 Understand the process of finding a teaching job abroad or online.

- [How Teach Away meets accessibility requirements](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-teach-away-meets-accessibility-requirements)

## Health & Safety Teaching Abroad

- [Do I have to be vaccinated to teach abroad?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/do-i-have-to-be-vaccinated-to-teach-abroad)

## Requirements

- [Are there age restrictions to teach abroad?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/are-there-are-age-restrictions-to-teach-abroad)
- [What are the minimum requirements to teach abroad?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-are-the-minimum-requirements-to-teach-abroad)
- [Why did I receive a notice saying that I do not meet the minimum requirements?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/why-did-i-receive-a-notice-saying-i-didnt-meet-the-requirements)
- [Do I need a teaching license to teach abroad?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/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?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/i-dont-have-a-bachelors-degree)
- [English is not my first language. Can I still teach abroad or online?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/english-not-first-language-am-i-eligible-to-teach)
- [Will my teaching degree or license be recognized by international schools?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-know-if-my-teaching-degree-or-license-will-be-recognized)
- [How can I teach in the United States?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-can-i-teach-in-the-united-states)
- [What qualifications do I need to teach in the United Arab Emirates?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/if-i-want-to-teach-in-the-uae-what-qualifications-do-i-need)
- [Why do I need a driver's license to work in the United Arab Emirates?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/why-do-i-need-a-valid-drivers-license-to-work-in-the-united-arab-emirates)
- [Can I still qualify for a teaching position abroad with a criminal record?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/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?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/can-i-teach-abroad-while-completing-my-degree)

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## Application Process

- [How do I find a job using Teach Away?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-find-a-job-using-teach-away)
- [What are online job fairs and how do I attend?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-are-online-fairs-and-how-do-i-attend)
- [How do I check the status of my job applications?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-check-the-status-of-my-application)
- [How does the application process work?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-does-the-process-work)
- [When is the best time to apply for teach abroad positions?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/when-is-the-best-time-to-apply)
- [Do I need to apply for jobs or will Teach Away apply for them on my behalf?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/do-i-need-to-apply-for-jobs-or-will-teach-away-apply-for-these-on-my-behalf)
- [How long until someone contacts me regarding my submitted job applications?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-long-do-i-need-to-wait-before-someone-contacts-me)
- [What does it mean if my application is “closed”?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-does-it-mean-if-my-application-is-closed)
- [I've applied to several jobs but haven't heard back. What can I do?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/ive-applied-to-several-jobs-but-havent-heard-back.-what-can-i-do)
- [Should I list all my employment experience on my profile and resume?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/should-i-list-all-my-teaching-experience)
- [I've already applied for a job but my profile wasn't complete yet.](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/i-already-applied-for-a-job-but-my-profile-wasnt-complete-yet)
- [How soon do I have to provide references?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-soon-do-i-have-to-provide-references)
- [Is it possible to teach abroad with a friend or partner?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/can-i-teach-abroad-with-a-friend-or-partner)
- [How do I make my Teacher Profile visible to all schools?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-make-my-teacher-profile-visible-to-schools)
- [How do I withdraw an application I've already submitted?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-withdraw-an-application)
- [Where should I teach abroad as an LGBTQ+ person?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/where-can-i-teach-abroad-as-an-lgbtq-person)
- [Does Teach Away have recruiters? Can I speak to them?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/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?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/are-the-jobs-posted-all-from-legitimate-schools)
- [What are "Direct to School" jobs?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-are-direct-to-school-jobs)
- [Does the job board have short-term or summer teaching positions?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/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.](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/cant-find-a-position)
- [A position I wanted to apply for isn't on the job board anymore.](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/a-position-i-wanted-to-apply-for-isnt-on-the-jobs-board-anymore)

## Online Teaching

- [Where can I find online teaching jobs?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/where-can-i-find-online-teaching-jobs)
- [What are the requirements to teach English online?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-are-the-requirements-to-teach-english-online)
- [Where do I need to live to be an online teacher?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/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?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-kind-of-technology-do-i-need-for-online-teaching)
- [How much do you get paid for online teaching?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-much-do-you-get-paid-for-online-teaching)
- [How are online teachers paid?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-you-get-paid-for-online-teaching)
- [How do I file my US taxes after teaching online?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-to-file-your-u.s.-taxes-after-teaching-abroad-or-online)

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## Interview Process

- [Once I have submitted my application, am I guaranteed an interview?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/once-i-have-submitted-my-application-am-i-guaranteed-an-interview)
- [What is the interview process like?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-is-the-interview-process-like)
- [Where do in-person interview sessions normally take place?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/where-do-in-person-interviews-normally-take-place)
- [Where can I find out about upcoming in-person interview sessions?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/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?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/will-either-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?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/can-teach-away-set-up-an-informational-interview)

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## Salary & Benefits

- [How do I file my US taxes after teaching abroad?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-file-my-taxes-after-teaching-abroad)
- [How much money can I make teaching abroad?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-much-money-can-i-make-teaching-abroad)
- [What kind of benefits do teach abroad positions provide?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-benefits-will-i-receive)
- [Will local taxes be deducted from my paycheck?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/will-local-taxes-be-deducted-from-my-paycheck)
- [Will my paycheck have any other deductions?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/will-i-have-any-other-deductions)
- [Do schools offer maternity leave?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/do-schools-offer-maternity-leave)
- [Will I receive any paid vacation or holiday time?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/will-i-receive-any-paid-vacation-or-holiday-time)
- [Will I get paid for sick days?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/will-i-get-paid-for-sick-days)
- [Am I responsible for paying for my own airfare?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/will-i-be-responsible-for-paying-for-my-own-airfare)
- [Do schools provide housing and will I have to share with others?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/do-schools-provide-housing)
- [How do I file my Canadian taxes after teaching abroad?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/filing-canadian-taxes-after-teaching-abroad)

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## Visa Procedure

- [Will Teach Away sponsor me for a visa?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/will-teach-away-sponsor-me-for-a-visa)
- [How do I qualify for a work visa?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-qualify-for-a-work-visa)
- [What kind of visa will I need for teaching abroad?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/what-kind-of-visa-will-i-need-for-teaching-abroad)
- [How do I apply for a work visa?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/how-do-i-apply-for-a-work-visa)
- [How long will it take to get a work visa?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/duration-visa-procedure)
- [Who will pay for my work visa?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/who-will-pay-for-my-work-visa)
- [Do I need to provide a scan of my passport to a school upon request?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/scanned-copy-of-my-passport)

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## Teaching With Family

- [Can I bring my family with me when I go teach abroad?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/can-i-bring-my-family-with-me-when-moving-to-teach-abroad)
- [Which countries provide the best support for teachers with children?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/countries-best-support-for-teachers-with-children)
- [Will my employer sponsor my common-law partner to join me overseas?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/can-my-common-law-partner-be-sponsored-by-my-employer-to-join-me-overseas)
- [Can I bring my pet when I go to teach abroad?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/can-i-bring-my-pet-when-i-go-teach-abroad)

## Medical Insurance

- [Do I need to purchase health insurance before I leave?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/do-i-need-to-purchase-health-insurance-before-i-leave)
- [Am I required to do a general health check before I leave?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/am-i-required-to-do-a-general-health-check-before-i-leave)
- [Does a pre-existing condition disqualify me for medical insurance?](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/do-my-pre-existing-conditions-disqualify-me)

- [Managing your Teacher Profile](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/managing-your-teacher-profile)
- [Teach Abroad or Online](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#main-content)

    - [Health & Safety Teaching Abroad](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#health-safety-teaching-abroad)
    - [Requirements](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#requirements)
    - [Application Process](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#application-process)
    - [Using the Job Board](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#using-the-job-board)
    - [Online Teaching](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#online-teaching)
    - [Interview Process](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#interview-process)
    - [Salary & Benefits](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#salary-benefits)
    - [Visa Procedure](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#visa-procedure)
    - [Teaching With Family](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#teaching-with-family)
    - [Medical Insurance](https://kb.teachaway.com/en/faq/teach-abroad-or-online#medical-insurance)
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