The ultra-modern cities of Dubai & Abu Dhabi are among the most desirable job markets for teaching English in the Middle East.
Qualified English teachers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can realistically expect to make $1,800 - $5,000 (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 indoor ski slopes, for example), in addition to its cosmopolitan reputation as a center of trade, finance, and tourism.
A minimum of a 4-year college degree (BA/BS) and a TEFL certification is typically required to teach English in the UAE. Many schools also require prior teaching experience and/or a Master's Degree. Want to learn more, read What are the Basic Requirements to Teach English in the United Arab Emirates [Including Dubai & Abu Dhabi]?
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. Those with lesser credentials should consider applying for positions less
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.
Most teachers are interviewed and hired in advance from their country and have their visa processed before their departure
English teaching jobs for teaching English in the UAE are concentrated in the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain and other large cities.
" To teach classes and evaluate the other teachers: it's the best part of the training. I don't think I would have survived my first week in the UAE without the experience of standing in front of a class."- Lieke Palies
"I am a highly into fitness, so being in an area of the Gulf with mountains and varied terrain is wonderful. There's plenty of hiking and camping to be done and a wealth of cities to travel to in Oman." - Edward Young
"I get paid roughly 19.5 Tunisian Dinar an hour which is the normal rate for a new teacher. Although this amount isn't a lot in US dollars, it is more than enough to live quite comfortably here in Tunisia." - Erin Gold
Watch ITA alumna Katie Ayers & see what's it's like to teach English in the UAE!
Check out videos from ITA Alumni teaching English throughout The Middle East.
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