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Teach English Abroad 2026 – Paid Jobs in Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Indonesia & More | Housing + Visa Support
Uzbekistan · Japan · China · South Korea · Taiwan · Vietnam · Indonesia · Colombia · Italy · Spain ·
Posted by: TEFL UK
Contact: info@tefluk.com
TEFL UK places fluent English speakers into paid teaching roles around the world, with free application support and no placement fees. Below are the programmes we are currently hiring for. Each listing gives you the key facts so you can find the right fit quickly.
Not TEFL qualified yet? Several of these roles let you certify alongside your application. Just ask and we will point you to the right course.
Uzbekistan – National Education Reform (Ministry public schools)
Salary: USD 2,000 to 3,500 per month, based on experience
Locations: Public schools nationwide, including Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Namangan, Andijan, Nukus and Fergana
Contract: 12 month renewable pathway, starting September 2026. 20 teaching hours plus 6 extracurricular hours per week
Requirements: Fluent English, plus a degree in TESOL, TEFL, Linguistics or a teaching field, OR a degree in another subject with a recognised teaching certificate (CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, TEFL, TKT). Minimum 2 years secondary or high school English teaching experience. Clear criminal record
The role: Teach students aged 14 to 17 (grades 9 to 11) and mentor local faculty, working alongside a local assistant teacher
Benefits: Free furnished private housing (you cover only utilities, around USD 45 per month), one annual return flight reimbursed, visa costs paid by the Ministry, full medical insurance, residence registration support
Japan – Interac (Assistant Language Teacher, nationwide)
Salary: JPY 2,400,000 to 3,000,000 per year, paid in 12 equal monthly payments (approx GBP 13,000 to 16,500)
Locations: Nationwide across five regional divisions, from Hokkaido to Kyushu. Urban, suburban and rural placements
Contract: One year, renewable with no term limits. Most start in April, mid year starts also possible
Requirements: Bachelor's degree (any subject), native level English, eligible nationality or residency (30 plus countries including the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Ireland, NZ and South Africa). No Japanese needed. TEFL beneficial but not required
The role: Work as an Assistant Language Teacher alongside a Japanese Teacher of English in public schools
Benefits: Up to USD 1,200 flight reimbursement, housing support, full visa sponsorship with costs reimbursed, national health insurance, transport reimbursement, no application fees
Japan – Tokyo (small group classes, all ages)
Salary: Up to JPY 262,800 per month (approx GBP 1,530), plus performance pay
Locations: Greater Tokyo, with some roles in Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Kyushu
Contract: Five day teaching week, 29.5 hours per week
Requirements: Bachelor's degree, plus CELTA, Trinity TESOL or an equivalent Level 5 TEFL. Applicants with 60 plus hours of TEFL and 3 months full time teaching also welcome. Fluent English. No prior experience or Japanese needed
The role: Teach small classes of 1 to 6 students, from children through to adults and business learners
Benefits: One week orientation in Tokyo, ongoing TEYL training, 6 weeks paid leave, commuting costs reimbursed, housing support, health insurance, progression to senior teacher roles, optional paid cover shifts
China – Shanghai (TEC Graduate Programme)
Salary: Up to RMB 30,000 per month
Locations: Shanghai
Contract: One year, flexible start dates, begin any month
Requirements: Fluent English, Bachelor's degree, TEFL certificate (can apply with TEFL pending), criminal background check
The role: Teach young learners aged 3 to 18, Monday to Friday only, with a maximum of 25 teaching hours per week and a Chinese teaching assistant in class
Benefits: Free shared apartment or housing allowance, RMB 6,000 flight allowance on completion, legal working visa and residence permit, paid public holidays, winter and summer breaks, health insurance, airport pickup, help with SIM and bank account
South Korea – Private school roles (nationwide)
Salary: Up to KRW 2,900,000 per month, depending on qualifications
Locations: Nationwide, including Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daejeon, Daegu and Jeju
Contract: 12 months, start any month, various shift patterns
Requirements: Bachelor's degree, fluent English, TEFL, TESOL or CELTA, and a genuine enjoyment of working with young learners
The role: Teach kindergarten, elementary, middle school and adult learners
Benefits: Furnished apartment or housing allowance, one way airfare, severance pay on completion, health insurance, national pension enrolment, paid winter and summer breaks, local training and support
Taiwan
Salary: NT$43,200 to NT$70,000 per month, plus monthly performance bonuses
Locations: Taipei, Taichung, Changhua and Kaohsiung
Contract: One year, hiring year round, five day working week
Requirements: Fluent English, Bachelor's degree, TEFL, TESOL or CELTA, and a genuine enjoyment of working with children
The role: Teach at friendly, community focused schools with a full curriculum provided and minimal lesson prep
Benefits: Legal work visa and ARC sponsorship, National Health Insurance, hotel subsidy on arrival, help finding an apartment and opening a bank account, completion bonus, full onboarding support
Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
Salary: USD 1,000 to 1,500 per month, plus bonuses
Locations: Ho Chi Minh City (all placements)
Contract: 9 months, renewable. Arrival dates July to October
Requirements: Fluent English, TEFL (100 hours minimum, can study later), Bachelor's degree preferred, clean criminal record
The role: Teach Vietnamese students of all ages and levels across a community focused school network, using a Macmillan and British Council curriculum. Full training provided
Benefits: Accommodation or an allowance of around VND 5,000,000, up to 24 days paid leave, visa and work permit support, completion and resign bonuses of up to VND 10,000,000 each, teaching and subbing bonuses, health insurance, airport pickup
Indonesia
Salary: IDR 12,000,000 to 15,000,000 per month after tax (approx GBP 625 to 780)
Locations: 30 plus cities and 77 plus schools, including Jakarta, Java, Bali and Yogyakarta
Contract: 12 months, renewable
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in any subject (required for the KITAS work visa), fluent English, recognised TEFL certificate (120 hours minimum)
The role: Teach young learners aged 3 to 18 using up to date courseware and methodology
Benefits: Housing or housing allowance, sponsored legal KITAS work visa, health insurance, minimum 10 paid days plus public holidays, airport meet and greet, flight contribution, free Bahasa Indonesia lessons, funded professional development
Colombia – English Ambassadors Programme
Salary: COP 3,746,620 per month (gross local salary)
Locations: Bogotá, Soacha, Mosquera, Medellín, Itagüi, Cali, Manizales and Villavicencio
Contract: One year, renewable. Hiring year round, start any month. You work only one Saturday every two weeks
Requirements: Fluent English, plus a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certificate OR a Bachelor's degree. Strong interpersonal, listening and group management skills
The role: Teach in regional schools, developing lessons, role plays and activities that build students' communicative skills, while sharing cultural experience
Benefits: Local health insurance, legal work permit sponsorship (you cover the visa fee, with a contribution after 6 months), accommodation support (you cover rent), arrival training and orientation, paid leave under Colombian law
Italy, Spain and France
Salary: Up to EUR 1,250 per month after tax
Locations: 35 plus cities across Italy, Spain and France, including Rome, Florence, Milan, Naples, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Lyon
Contract: 6 or 12 months (one or two semesters), around 25 contact hours per week
Requirements: EU nationals or passport holders only, due to visa rules. Fluent English. TEFL beneficial
The role: Deliver communicative, student centred lessons in small groups at modern, well equipped teaching centres
Benefits: Paid holiday, sick pay, arrival orientation and training, career progression opportunities, regular overtime usually available, an active social and events calendar
How to apply
Send your CV: Email a copy of your CV to info@tefluk.com
Name your role: Put the role you are interested in as the subject line of your email (for example, “Uzbekistan”, “Vietnam” or “Japan Interac”), so we can pass your application straight to the right coordinator.
Next steps: We will get back to you with what happens next.
To apply, email info@tefluk.com