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English Teaching in Syria

Teaching English Jobs

Not as large or lucrative as some other markets in the region, Syria can be a goldmine for English teachers with a keen interest in traditional Arabic language, culture and history and the demand for language instruction is steadily growing.

Most first-time English teachers will be expected to interview in person once they arrive in Syria, and they will also be responsible for their airfare, as well as housing. Wages are not high, but due to the low cost of living they typically enable English teachers to live comfortably. Most teachers live in apartments with other teachers and expats, and many share accommodations with their coworkers. Schools typically offer around 20-25 hours per week of work, leaving you plenty of opportunity to travel and explore. Giving private lessons is a popular way to make extra money.

Jobs are concentrated in major cities such as Damascus, Latakia, Homs and Aleppo.

English Teaching Requirements in Syria

Education: BA/BS is 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: face-to-face in Syria

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: 500–1,000 USD

Start-up cost: 500-1,000 USD

Potential to save or break even: Potential to break even

Accommodation/housing benefits paid: No

Flight reimbursement: No; must cover airfare

Interesting Facts About Life in Syria

A center of civilization and culture for more than 5,000 years, Syria boasts some of the finest Roman, early Christian and Islamic monuments on earth.

Damascus, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, was the seat of the Umayyad Empire, the first major Islamic dynasty, and a provincial capital of the Mamluk Empire.

Syria remained under Ottoman rule from 1516 to the First World War (1914-1918).

Ninety percent of Syrians are Arab; the rest of the population is comprised of Kurdish, Armenian, Assyrian, Turkmen, and Circassian minorities.

Once an endpoint of the Great Silk Road, the city of Aleppo is home to one of the best preserved medieval cities in the Middle East incorporating a vast array of historic architecture, including a magnificent citadel, old mosques, centuries-old churches and bustling souks (bazaars).

Living in Syria Teaching English...

English teachers will find most jobs in Damascus and Aleppo, two ancient centers of commerce and culture known for their charming medieval quarters, colorful souks and fantastic street food. From Stone Age settlements to Roman temples and Crusader Castles to Ottoman hammams (baths), the country's historical and archaeological sites are a true encyclopedia of ancient and modern world history. Major attractions include the ancient Greek ruins of Palmyra, the impressive crusader castle of Krak de Chevaliers and the friendly town of Hama, famous for its ancient, wooden water wheels. Many teachers move to Syria to study the Arabic language and experience authentic Arab culture in an environment largely devoid of the tourism traffic found in countries like Egypt, Morocco and even Jordan.