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Travel

globally-accepted qualification to teach secure a working visa in order to go
English abroad. “When studied full time, abroad,” he adds. Offering accessible, flexible and
an accredited TEFL course can typically be cost-effective ways to get TEFL
completed within four to six weeks – this While most visa-free countries do not qualified, The TEFL Academy
gives you time to evaluate the pros and require more than a passport to clear provides internationally accredited
cons of relocating to a new home before customs, certain countries may request and regulated online courses. The
making the final decision, negotiate and other documents, such as proof of onward company, which has been selected
sign a contract, and then make plans for travel, before allowing you to enter. It as the Overall Top TEFL Course
the big move,” says O’Sullivan. is also important to note that in some Provider by Go Overseas for the last
countries, COVID-19 travel restrictions three years, also hosts a jobs board
“For countries that do not offer visa-free still apply. You can check these out by on their website where potential
travel for South Africans, TEFL certificate accessing the restrictions mapping tool, teachers can browse through
holders will first need to secure developed by travel website Skyscanner. over 1 500 international teaching
employment at a school in their country However, those who have been fully opportunities.
of choice – which is relatively easy given vaccinated and can show proof thereof,
the high demand for English teachers generally do not have to quarantine on For more information, visit:
abroad. From here, they can work with arrival – although a COVID-19 test may www.theteflacademy.com.
the school and relevant embassy to still be required.

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