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Citylangues regularly recruits native-language teachers and from time to time course advisors. Those who wish to apply for a post with Citylangues should fill in the online form or send their CV with accompanying letter to Citylangues by email. Training i ...
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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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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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Saxoncourt offers TEFL courses, advice on starting a career teaching English abroad and job recruitment for various schools in Asia. All of their teacher trainers and recruitment consultants are highly qualified and have a wealth of experience in the EFL/ ...
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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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The English Academy offers employment to qualified EFL English teachers. The Academy accepts applications from all native English speakers. Those who do not hold a British or EU passport must ensure that they obtain a working visa prior to leaving their h ...
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Tronwell is looking for people who are dynamic, creative and have an excellent level of English, to work in the academic area. Preference is given to professionals who have studied Pedagogy, Translation and Interpretation or are native English speakers. T ...
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Anglo English School is always interested in meeting new freelance trainers with qualifications & business training experience. Anglo English School offers open contracts and negotiable salaries. Assistance finding accommodation is provided, as is assista ...
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Keep Talking is always interested in hearing from qualified and experienced teachers who are looking for fulfilling and rewarding work teaching English in Italy. Contracts are generally for 9 months and training is provided monthly.
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Job openings are available worldwide at Inlingua's various language centres. All of Inlingua's trainers are native speakers of the language they teach. Applicants who are interested in a position within the Inlingua network should apply to specific postin ...
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Languages at Work seeks to deliver top quality language instruction directly to the student's workplace and tailored to their needs and learning styles. They require teachers who are energetic, creative, improvisational, and not least, fun. They also look ...
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Teachers Latin America offers TEFL courses with classroom or online options. It is a 75+ hour programme designed for those who want to teach English as a Foreign language in Latin America and the rest of the world. Teachers Latin America also offers a job ...
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The English department was developed in order to give back to the community, and to aid in closing the communication gap between cultures on a local and international scale. The student body is made up mostly of Costa Ricans as well as Nicaraguans, Salvad ...
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In collaboration with local organizations, Institute for Field Research Expeditions (IFRE) presently offers volunteer and intern abroad programs in Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Peru, Costa Rica, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania. Their ...
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Select Education and its divisions recruit English teachers for positions around the world. Divisions of Select Education are located in Canada, the United States, Central and South America, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Middle East and Europe.
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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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Our focus is on matching great teachers with great schools. If you have a university degree and a TEFL certification we can find you a great job teaching English in Korea or China. If you're a certified teacher, we have a range of high paying opportunitie ...
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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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American Language Centers employ native speakers of English from abroad as well as Moroccan teachers in English language schools around Morocco. Hiring practices vary considerably from one Center to another and prospective teachers must contact the Center ...
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The Wall Street Institute is an international organization of English language centres that cater to various levels of English speakers. The organization is always looking for dynamic, energetic teachers to fill positions at school locations worldwide. Fu ...
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