TEACH ENGLISH IN LEBANON

Everything you need to know to get a job teaching English in Lebanon.

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About Teaching English in Lebanon

To get hired to teach English in Lebanon, you will need a TEFL certificate. A 4-year college degree is not required but is strongly preferred. You must be a native English speaker as well. The average salary for an English teacher in Lebanon is about $900 - $1,500 USD per month.

Where else in the Middle East can you ski in the morning, plunge into the Mediterranean Sea in the afternoon, and enjoy world-class cuisine at night? A relatively small market for English teachers, Lebanon is known for its cosmopolitan capital of Beirut, spectacular natural beauty, exquisite cuisine, and the broad cultural and religious diversity of its population.  

Most first-time English teachers in Lebanon will gain employment by interviewing in person once they arrive, and they will also be responsible for their airfare, as well as housing. Wages are not high, but due to the lower cost of living, they typically enable English teachers to live a comfortable life.  Many teachers share an apartment with other English teachers or expats. 

a female English teacher in Lebanon a group of English teachers in Lebanon on a patio

Schools typically offer around 20-30 hours per week of work, leaving you plenty of opportunities to travel and explore. Giving private lessons is a popular way to supplement your income while working as a teacher.

English jobs in Lebanon are concentrated in Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon, Byblos, Tyre, and other major cities.

How to Teach English in Lebanon: Requirements

TEFL Certification for Lebanon

A TEFL certification is required to teach English in Lebanon. You do not need professional teaching experience but earning your TEFL certification will provide you with the training and qualification you do need to get hired. 

Teachers typically interview for jobs face-to-face in Lebanon. Therefore, it is most common for students to take one of our TEFL course options listed below.

Native English-Speaking Proficiency

Most schools require you to be a native English speaker to teach English in Lebanon (citizenship from recognized English-speaking nations: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa), however, there may be some schools that hire non-native English speakers. 

Degree Requirement for Lebanon

A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required to teach English in Lebanon. Please note, your degree does not need to be in education, it can be in any field. 

How to Find English Teaching in Lebanon

TEFL Jobs in Lebanon

The most common teaching jobs in Lebanon consist of:

  • Teaching adults in private language schools.
  • Teaching children in International schools.
  • Teaching Business English to adults.
  • Private one-on-one tutoring.
  • Teaching English Online.

TEFL Lebanon: Hiring & Visa

English teachers in Lebanon can expect to find jobs all year round with an expected downtime around Islamic holidays. Interviews are conducted face-to-face, meaning you will need to be in Lebanon to interview for your teaching job.

You will enter Lebanon on a tourist visa that you receive upon arrival which will then later be converted into a work visa. Very few, if any, teachers work long term on tourist visas in Lebanon because most schools will help sponsor a teacher to receive a work Visa. If a school will not help sponsor your work visa you should reconsider working for the school. 

Teaching English in Lebanon: Hours

Language schools in Lebanon offer approximately 20 to 30 hours of classroom work per week plus additional hours for prep time. This allows for plenty of time to travel and explore. 

Teaching Lebanese Students

It is most common that your students will be adults, children, or business professionals.

TEFL Lebanon Salary & Cost of Living

Start-up Costs

Start-up costs will range from $1,800 - $3,000 USD. These are expenses you will incur from your arrival in Lebanon until you receive your first paycheck and may include things like rent, apartment supplies, transport, groceries, getting your new local cell phone number set up, etc. 

English Teacher Salary in Lebanon

A solid salary and average cost of living enable teachers the opportunity to live a comfortable lifestyle while in Lebanon. English teachers in Lebanon can expect to make $900 - $1,600 USD per month.

There are no flight or housing benefits/stipends provided so you will need to remember to account for accommodation or temporary housing for your first few weeks in your start-up costs until you find an apartment to rent.

Cost of Living & Savings

The average monthly cost of living ranges from around $900 - $1,500 USD per month.

English teachers in Lebanon can expect to break even month after month. This means you can cover your rent and bills, support yourself, live comfortably, and enjoy your life abroad to the fullest, but you should not expect to save money at the end of the month. If you are hustling and taking on private tutoring lessons and/or teaching English online in addition to your regular teaching schedule, you may increase your ability to save.

What Does Teaching in Lebanon Look Like?

Check out our blog to read stories from our alumni teaching English all over the Middle East.

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Teaching English in Lebanon FAQs

How do I become an English teacher in Lebanon?

To teach English in Lebanon, make sure you understand what is and is not required:

Required:

  • A TEFL certification.
  • Most schools require you to be a native English speaker (citizenship from recognized English-speaking nations: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa), however, there may be some schools that hire non-native English speakers.
  • Understanding of the types of English teaching jobs that are available.
  • Savings for start-up costs.

Not Required:

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred but typically not required - your bachelor's degree does not need to be in education, it may be in any field.
  • You do not need to be a native English speaker, but you will be expected to be fluent in English and speak at a native level to be considered for teaching jobs. 

What is the salary for teaching English in Lebanon?

English teachers in Lebanon can expect to make $900 - $1,500 USD per month. You will break even month after month. This means you can cover your rent and bills, support yourself, live comfortably, and enjoy your life abroad to the fullest, but you should not expect to save money at the end of the month. 

Are English teachers in demand in Lebanon?

Lebanon is a relatively small market for English teachers. You can expect to find jobs all year round with an expected downtime around Islamic holidays.

What type of visa do I need to teach English in Lebanon?

You will enter Lebanon on a tourist visa that you receive upon arrival which will then later be converted into a work visa. Very few, if any, teachers work long term on tourist visas in Lebanon because most schools will help sponsor a teacher to receive a work Visa. If a school will not help sponsor your work visa you should reconsider working for the school. 

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My TEFL training was essential to my teaching position. My training taught me how to teach, and this, combined with my practicum experience, allowed me to identify and draw upon my students' strengths and passions to energize and ignite the classroom experience. In addition, I learned from a mentor in my practicum how to create a classroom community, and this is what made a very lasting and incredible impact on my position.

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I thoroughly enjoyed the Online TEFL Course. I worked a full-time job, so the flexibility of the course allowed me to achieve my goal of getting TEFL certified while maintaining employment to financially prepare for my departure. The instructor was available when necessary, but gave you room to just do the work at your pace. The tasks were surprisingly challenging but do-able. I really liked that ITA required a practicum. Not only did it allow me to practice what I'd been learning in theory, but it also gave me an edge in the job market.