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English Teaching in Bahrain

Teaching English Jobs

Qualified English teachers in Bahrain can realistically expect to make $1,500 - $3,000 tax-free a month with benefits, including airfare to and from the assignment, health insurance, and even furnished housing. Because Bahrain is a small island state and a coveted destination for foreign teachers offering lucrative contracts, the job market is extremely competitive. Beginning TEFL teachers may find it difficult to be hired here, as most jobs will go to experienced native English speaking teachers with advanced credentials.

Most teachers are hired in advance from their own country and have their visa processed prior to their departure for their teaching destination. To receive their visa, teachers should expect to pass a physical and an HIV test, and in many cases, academic transcripts and a criminal background check may also be necessary. Expect the process of interviewing and procuring a visa processes to take at least 1-3 months.

Jobs for English teachers are highly concentrated in and around Bahrain's cpital of Manama.

Requirements & Guidelines for Teaching English in Bahrain

Education: BA/BS is required, MA preferred; TEFL TESOL Certification is required. Students can obtain certification in any of our Worldwide TEFL locations or by taking the Online TEFL Class.

Typical hiring process: phone/e-mail in advance

Average teaching hours per week: 20–25 hours of classroom plus extra prep time

Types of students: business professionals, adult language learners, children in public schools and private language schools

Average monthly pay: $ 1,500–3,000 USD; 565-1,100 BHD

Start-up cost: $ 700-900 USD; 260-340 BHD

Potential to save or break even: Potential to save over $ 1,000 USD (380 BHD) per month

Accommodation/housing benefits paid: Most schools provide teachers with free housing or housing subsidy

Flight reimbursement: Yes; many schools cover airfare

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Interesting Facts About Life in Bahrain

The majority of Bahrainis are members of the Shi’ite sect of Islam.

The Qal’at al-Bahrain (The Ancient Harbor) has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site for its historical importance.

Bahrain has a large number of expatriates (they comprise almost 30% of the population).

“Bahrain” means “Two Seas” in Arabic, referencing the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Bahrain.

The planned Qatar-Bahrain Causeway linking Bahrain and Qatar will be the longest fixed link in the world upon its completion.

Bahrain has been proposed by some experts as a site for the biblical Garden of Eden.

Portugal ruled Bahrain for 80 years during the 16th century.

Living in Bahrain Teaching English...

An amalgamation of 33 islands off the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf, Bahrain is a comparative “oasis of liberalism” among the conservative Muslim countries of the region. It's popular with travelers for its authentic "Arabness" but without the strict application of Islamic law upon its non-Muslim minority. Alcohol is readily available, attracting foreign residents of nearby Middle Eastern states. Bahrain is filled with extravagant hotels, ornate shopping plazas, and a large number of luxury tourist resorts. Plentiful oil resources throughout Bahrain have fueled a construction boom in recent years that shows no sign of slowing down.