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Teaching English in Kuwait

Teaching English Jobs

Home to one of the world’s largest petroleum reserves, Kuwait offers a unique blend of traditional Arab culture, stunning desert and coastal scenery, and the modern cosmopolitanism of Kuwait City, distinguished by its extravagant shopping and modern infrastructure.

Qualified English teachers here 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. Most teachers are hired in advance from their own country and have their visa processed prior to their departure for their teaching destination. Expect the interview and visa processes to take 1-3 months. As a conservative Middle Eastern nation, expatriates in Kuwait must exhibit sensitivity towards local customs, and prepare to adapt to life in a society governed by Islamic law and traditions.

Popular cities for teaching English in Kuwait are Mina al Ahmadi, Al Wafrah, Al Jahrah, Kuwait City, and other larger cities.

English Teaching Requirements in Kuwait

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.

Citizenship Requirements: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa

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; 415-830 KWD

Start-up cost: $ 700-900 USD; 190-250 KWD

Potential to save or break even: Potential to save between $ 800-2,000 USD (225- 555 KWD) per month

Accommodation/housing benefits paid: Yes; provide free housing or housing subsidy

Flight reimbursement: Yes; many schools cover airfare

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Interesting Facts About Life in Kuwait

Kuwait has little access to fresh water, so it produces most of it by processing seawater.

Kuwait has the highest literacy rate among the Arab world, at 94%.

Historically, the region of Kuwait was the site of Charcene, a major Parthian port for trade between India and Mesopotamia.

Later, Kuwait fell under the control of the Ottoman Empire and the British Empire; Kuwait earned its independence from Great Britain in 1961.

While it has a population of under 3 million, Kuwait has a proven crude oil reserves of 104 billion barrels, estimated to be 10% of the world's reserves.

Alcohol is illegal in Kuwait.

Living in Kuwait Teaching English...

Kuwait, with a population nearly identical to that of Chicago, is nestled in one of the most ancient and contested corners of the world. Kuwait operates much like a city-state, the burgeoning capital and desert oasis of Kuwait City responsible for reconstructing the country’s image and economy after the Gulf War. With colorful outdoor souks, shopping centers, and excellent museums, the city offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Before the discovery of oil, pearl fishing, known as ghaus, was the country’s main source of revenue- giving the country a rich maritime history, one which is worth exploring on a weekend jaunt to the seaside.