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Teaching English in the United Arab Emirates

Teaching English in the U.A.E.

UAE-teaching-English-skyscraper Qualified English teachers in United Arab Emirates can realistically expect to make $1,500 - $3,000 (or more) tax-free a month with benefits including airfare to and from the assignment, health insurance, and even furnished housing. Dubai, and Abu Dhabi receive a high number of English teaching inquiries due to the fact that Dubai in particular is known for its fantastic assortment of shopping, dining and other attractions (the 160 story Khalifa Tower and a number indoor ski slopes, for example) and its cosmopolitan reputation as a center of trade, finance and tourism. Because the UAE is considerably smaller than Saudi Arabia and a coveted destination for foreigner teachers, the job market is extremely competitive. Beginning TEFL teachers may find it difficult to be hired here, as most jobs will go to experienced teachers with advanced credentials.

Many schools and universities begin in August-September, so spring and summer tend to be excellent times to look for jobs, but job vacancies do open throughout the year.

Dubai-boats-teach-abroad Most teachers are interviewed and 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 processes of interviewing and procuring a visa to take at least 1-3 months.

English teaching jobs are concentrated in the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ayn and other large cities.

Requirements & Guidelines for teaching English in the United Arab Emirates

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; 5,500-11,000 AED

Start-up cost: $ 700-1,000 USD; 2,570-3,675 AED

Potential to save or break even: Potential to save up to 800-2,000 USD (2,940-7,350 AED) per month

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

Flight reimbursement: Yes

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Interesting Facts About Life in United Arab Emirates

In 1971, six of the Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast - Abu Zaby, 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Dubayy, and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They were joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah.

There are more people in New York City than in all of the UAE.

The number of cell phones per capita is higher than two.

The Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, was completed in January 2010 and became the world's tallest building at 2,716 feet (828 meters) and 160 stories. It contains the world's fastest elevators, 20.7 acres of glass, and is expected to use about 250,000 gallons of water per day.

Teaching English in the U.A.E.

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The U.A.E. is a federation of seven emirates, and as a result the rulers--or Sheikhs--of each emirate can radically affect the way of life in his respective Emirate. Life in the Emirates offers world-class amenities, infrastructure and recreational opportunities. Major cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi boast some of the most extravagant restuarants and shopping not only in the Middle East, but throughout the entire world, especially during the annual shopping festival, which is usually held from mid-January to mid-February. Here you can spend the day bartering in traditional Bedouin souks before eating at a fine dining restaurant or heading out to dance until dawn to the beats of an international dj.

Salaries and benefits can be excellent, but despite the UAE relatively reputation for relative liberalism, teachers must be prepared to respect traditional Arabian and Islamic customs.