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Bernard English School recruits qualified English language teachers for their school in Tsukuba, Japan. A desire to work with children is a major factor in the school's recruitment procedures. Applicants should also have the ability to have fun, be flexib ...
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A typical work week at AEON is 36-hours consisting of no more than 25 teaching hours, with the remaining hours spent on office responsibilities and lesson preparation. Office responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing prospective studen ...
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This institute occasionally recruits native English speakers to teach English courses as part of a vocational training programme.
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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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The Higher Colleges of Technology is a key component of the UAE's strategy to be part of the global marketplace, develop and diversify its economy, and maintain its unique cultural heritage. The HCT employs almost 2000 staff from 40 different countries. W ...
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Hess provides EFL teachers with the chance to teach English in Taiwan. Teachers can chose from different work packages. They offer free TEFL training, and other options such as taking Chinese classes while abroad.
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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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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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Yemen-America Language Institute's (YALI) mission is to provide public diplomacy by enhancing the English language proficiency of the Yemeni people and to further understanding of the United States, its people, and its culture. YALI has employment opportu ...
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The British Institute (TBI) currently has 10 schools in Indonesia and has been the quality benchmark for ESL for more than 20 years. They hire EFL teachers throughout the year. They offer teachers a superior benefits package, exceptional professional care ...
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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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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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ECC is always seeking well-qualified, energetic teachers. They are able to offer employment opportunities at all times of the year, in all regions of Thailand. Interested applicants should complete and submit an application form with supporting materials.
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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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i-to-i placements offer full training, a guaranteed TEFL job and in many cases accommodation and bonuses. i-to-i provides a hassle free way to find well-paid teaching work overseas. Complete the online TEFL course and participants are guaranteed to have a ...
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Pueblo Ingles seeks out native speakers to provide their participants with exposure to the English language and provide a framework that guarantees a package of English that cannot be achieved anywhere else. Native English speakers come to Spain from arou ...
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Since 1972, EEC has produced and taught language programs for over 200 business clients. In 1996 EEC was presented with the award for "No. 1 English language school in Jakarta", following a competition organized by the Department of Education and Culture. ...
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Linguarama has a range of established and thriving language training centres in major cities across Europe. Due to growth and internal development they have vacancies arising at these centres throughout the year, particularly in early autumn. They are see ...
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The Centro Boliviano Americano (CBA) accepts applications for teaching positions according to the needs of the CBA as and when necessary. When a vacancy arises, this is announced in the local press inviting the public to apply. Applications for teaching p ...
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