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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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Centro Venezolano Americano's (CVA) International Internship Programme enables foreign graduates coming from the United States and Canada to learn Spanish, get in touch with the Venezuelan ways and culture and also gain valuable teaching experience in a n ...
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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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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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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 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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AMIDEAST hires experienced English language teachers to work throughout the Arab world, including in Morocco, Egypt, Iraq, Tunisia, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Yemen, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and the West Bank and Gaza. They offer general English cla ...
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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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English for Children offers English language summer camps for children of all ages in Austria. These camps provide a job opportunity for native English speakers from all over the world to teach and work with young children who have a passion for learning ...
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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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Dilko English is one of the most established and recognized names in English language training in Turkey. In operation for 30 years, the company has grown to provide all levels of tuition including professional and further education. Dilko is always willi ...
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The Angloschool staff is made up of approximately 20 Polish teachers and 10 native English speakers. All teachers have at least one university degree in addition to CELTA certification, or the equivalent. The teachers are supervised by a Head Teacher, who ...
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International Avenue Consulting Company (IACC) does the job of bringing teachers together with a potential employer. From the moment teachers arrive in Taiwan they are with them every step of the way. Their services include airport pickup and temporary ac ...
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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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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 objectives of ISE Ontario's Internship Programme Abroad are: to enhance the linguistic proficiency of second language teachers, provide an opportunity for teaching experience abroad, heighten cultural awareness by living abroad with a host family, est ...
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LanguageCorps' Flagship programme provides training for teachers to teach English overseas, followed by a guaranteed job placement. The programme typically lasts 10-12 months, beginning with one or two months of training, however teachers can request to s ...
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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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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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Set up as an educational charity, Bell provides high-quality language training and related educational services. Bell International offers EFL teaching positions around the world to qualified applicants.
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