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Going abroad as a student, whether it is for a semester, a year or an entire degree, is one of the most accessible opportunities to live abroad meaningfully.

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Search Associates tries to match qualified teachers and interns with vacancies in international schools worldwide. Search Associates offers highly personalized attention to the candidates and schools accepted into the programme. Search Associates strives ...
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Franglais Language Services offers language courses to help people gain the skills they need to be effective at work. All their teachers are qualified, native speakers, who use innovative teaching methods. Franglais looks for native speaking, qualified an ...
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English Link employs qualified English teachers for 10 month contracts beginning in September and running until June. English Link teaches English to students of all ages and levels. The classes are never bigger than 12 students, and are usually about 4 t ...
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Byron Language Development frequently has openings for well qualified teachers with a minimum of three teaching years experience and a smart, professional attitude and appearance.
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CCELT TESL courses blend online and in-class components to provide a tailor-made course that is effective and efficient. CCELT is comprised of dedicated, experienced teachers who have taught ESL and lived overseas, giving them the ability to speak from ex ...
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Are you looking to become TEFL certified, gain professional teaching experience, learn one of the world's most in-demand languages, and improve prospects for graduate school and future employment? Ameson Year in China (AYC) is a unique opportunity for rec ...
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Whether you would like to discover China as a student, an intern or an Englsih teacher you have come to the right place. Integrate Chinese Life lets you design your experience in China from A-Z and assists you all the way to make sure you have an amazing ...
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The Universidad del Norte recruits instructors for positions teaching English French and German.
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Channel Crossings is an established language training company, founded in 1993 and getting bigger all the time. They are based in brand new premises in the town centre with six classrooms and extensive teachers' resources. Between these two centres, Chann ...
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Jubail Industrial College (JIC) offers employment opportunities to qualified male instructors wishing to teach at the College. The offer of employment for the teaching staff JIC includes a basic salary, housing, return airfare, vacation, health care, end ...
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The Soros Language School employs various English language teachers throughout the year. Teachers will be expected to teach all learners, from children to professionals. Teacher training an accommodation are included. Teachers should have TEFL qualificati ...
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Want to teach English in the heart of Europe, in one of the continents fastest growing teaching destinations? English Wizards is one of the largest and fastest growing teaching programs on the continent. We provide our teachers with legal work visas, TEFL ...
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Active Languages recruits native English speakers who are qualified EFL teachers for their private language schools in Ankara.
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New Start offers English courses from Basic to Advanced, as well as specialized courses and tailor-made immersions.
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Centre Andorra de Llengues (CALL) employs a few EFL teachers throughout the year. Teachers must be qualified with a BA and TEFL certification. A good knowledge of French or German is also an asset. Contracts are generally for 9-10 months, and are renewabl ...
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Mind & more recruits freelance English teachers for positions at their Vienna school. Teachers must have at least CELTA certification and a university degree, along with some business experience. Contact mind & more directly for more information.
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Experiential Learning International (ELI) partners with local organizations to provide international internships in various fields including education, conservation, health care, law, business, media/communications, development and humanitarian work. Inte ...
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English for Kids runs summer camps for children in Austria. These camps allow for native English speakers to work in Austria as teachers or counsellors. Positions available include English Teachers, Homeroom Supervisors and Camp Counsellors. Staff receive ...
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Real Gap Experience can help participants live dreams of a working holiday! A working holiday is the perfect way to experience the world to its fullest. Participants may are not necessarily be looking for work in their field (and that is often not allowed ...
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Cape Studies Language School offers English classes that are dynamic, multicultural and fun with students from all over the world. Most of their students come from Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Poland and Japan - but there are many students from ot ...
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