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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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The institute consists of two major systems: Jump Start and Head Start. Jump Start is the name of the full day kindergarten system. Head Start is the name of the afternoon and evening elementary system. Both are immersion schools where children are immers ...
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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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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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The Teach-in-China Programme was created to assist those who are interested in teaching English in China to locate positions there. The Teach in China programme has established extensive ties with various types of educational institutions in China, includ ...
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The Haut-Lac Centre requires staff for each of the My Swiss Camp programmes. They are looking for energetic and enthusiastic staff to work with school groups from the UK and Ireland as well as children from all over the world. The student
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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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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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CfBT recruits English Language instructors for various positions in Oman, Brunei and Malaysia. Positions vary from corporate trainers to working with children.
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Berlitz recruits English instructors for over 400 centres in 60 countries. Training and support are provided for instructors. In addition, teachers will learn to work in an international team and, if they teach abroad, they will also learn about a new cul ...
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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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James English School hires qualified native English speakers to teach at their various locations. Most of their schools employ 3-8 teachers. They offer a wide range of courses for students, from custom made corporate courses to formal TOEIC (Test of Engli ...
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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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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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Students may also like to consider combining a language course with a period of Work Placement. This provides participants with extra language practice, as well as enabling them to come to a deeper understanding of the culture, customs and way of life of ...
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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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Professional Language Solutions have various teaching positions arising throughout the year and are always interested in meeting good tutors in any language. Applications are always welcome for ELT positions in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Algeria, Azerbaijan an ...
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Pro Linguis offers English teachers the opportunity to work and live in Belgium. All teachers are from different educational and cultural backgrounds, enabling them to meet a large variety of objectives and ensure quality teaching. Teachers must have EFL ...
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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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The Berlin School of English Teacher Training Centre was founded to train new and experienced teachers of English as a foreign language (TEFL). It is an approved centre for the Cambridge CELTA course. The Berlin School of English is also a recognized cent ...
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