About Teaching English in Singapore
English teachers will need to have a bachelor's degree and an accredited TEFL certification in order to teach English abroad in Singapore. The TEFL job market in Singapore is highly competitive, and employers such as international schools and government will require you to sign at least a two-year contract.
Having risen from a backwater fishing village to become a world economic power in little more than a century, Singapore represents one of the greatest national transformations of all time. While the glossy shopping malls and towering office buildings are impressive, the defining characteristic of Singapore is its strikingly cosmopolitan culture.
A true melting pot, Singapore is both financially and culturally rich. The city is home to Chinese, Malays, Indians, and Europeans, along with their languages and religions, with more than 40% of its residents holding passports from other countries.
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As a city-state with a small population where English is an official language, the job market for English teachers in Singapore is smaller and more competitive than in most other Asian nations. That said, there certainly are opportunities, especially for native English speakers with a TEFL certification and some teaching experience. Interviews are typically conducted well in advance, both over the phone and via video chat or e-mail.
As Singapore is a prosperous nation that invests heavily in education, good salaries afford ESL teachers in Singapore a comfortable lifestyle. English language schools typically offer around 20 to 25 hours of work per week, leaving plenty of time for you to take advantage of your location and explore.
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