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Travel

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

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