What can you do after TEFL?
What to Do After You Return from Teaching Abroad
- Teach at an International School.
- Become a Teacher in the U.S. (It’s Easier Than You Think)
- Become an English Tutor.
- Keep Teaching English Abroad.
- Try Working in the Travel Industry.
- Use Your Intercultural Awareness & Language Skills.
- Hit the Books & Go Back to School.
Can you make a career out of TEFL?
One of the natural ways up the TEFL career ladder is to take on a more senior teaching or management role. Many language schools and institutes have senior teacher positions, or positions such as Young Learner Coordinator or Business English coordinator.
What transferable skills does English teach?
Studying an English degree also develops skills in:
- independent working.
- time management and organisation.
- planning and researching written work.
- articulating knowledge and understanding of texts, concepts and theories.
- leading and participating in discussions.
- negotiation and teamworking to present ideas and information.
Is 120 hour TEFL enough?
120-hour TEFL course 120 hours is the industry standard. This is the minimum you should have if you want to teach English abroad or online. If you’re a native English speaker, have a degree and/or some previous teaching experience then this should be sufficient for securing work.
Can you teach in the US with a TEFL certificate?
Yes! You can teach English in the United States with your TEFL certification. There are millions of non-native English speakers living, working and studying in the United States and the demand for English language instruction is huge.
Is TEFL a long-term career?
In my opinion teaching English is a long-term career, and on top of that it is a career which you can enter any time, put on pause any time and come back to any time. You can rely on TEFL to welcome you back even if you go astray from time to time.
What transferable skills do headteachers have?
Transferable Teaching Skills
- Planning and organisation (or ‘time management’) skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Communication skills.
- Resourcefulness and creative problem-solving.
- Attention to detail.
- Independent and collaborative working.
- Student learning support.
How can I enjoy teaching again?
6 Ways to Rekindle Your Passion for Teaching Before You Burn Out
- Start taking care of YOU.
- Connect and collaborate with others who love teaching.
- Transform your classroom into a place you love to be!
- Learn to work smarter, not harder.
- Never stop learning, growing, and trying new strategies.