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

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