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or those looking to spread “From earning potential to safety, embassy to secure a working visa in
their wings following the harsh lifestyle, and a lower cost of living – order to go abroad,” he adds.
Frestrictions of the pandemic there are a number of reasons why
lockdown, there is an opportunity to South Africans are interested in finding While most visa-free countries do not
see the world, without the cost and work abroad. Foreign English teachers require more than a passport to clear
hassle of long embassy queues and typically make enough to save between customs, certain countries may request
 African passport to scope out your and lifestyle of their chosen country. in some countries, COVID-19 travel
other documents, such as proof of
visa paperwork. If you are considering
30% and 40% of their salaries after
onward travel, before allowing you to
embarking on a life abroad, you can
expenses, allowing them to cover their
enter. It is also important to note that,
bills while still enjoying the culture
leverage the power of your South
restrictions still apply. You can check
dream destinations, get a feel for
Travelling regionally is also far easier,
these out by accessing the restrictions
so for example, those teaching in
the local culture, meet up with
mapping tool, developed by travel
countries like Spain can explore France
potential employers, and plan living
website Skyscanner. However, those
arrangements.
or Portugal when they have some time
who have been fully vaccinated and
off,” says O’Sullivan.
can show proof thereof, generally
Countries that are open to South
Africans include Thailand, Hong Kong,
Ireland and Brazil – and these are
teachers require a TEFL qualification
– although a COVID test may still be
– the globally-accepted qualification to
required.
some of the most popular destinations
teach English abroad. “When studied
for people looking to secure work To secure a job overseas, prospective do not have to quarantine on arrival
teaching English as a foreign language. full-time, an accredited TEFL course can Offering accessible, flexible
“With local unemployment rates at typically be completed within four to six and cost-effective ways to
weeks – this gives you time to evaluate
get TEFL qualified, The TEFL
an all-time high, tapping into the the pros and cons of relocating to a Academy provides internationally
international job market exposes new home before making the final accredited and regulated online
locals to a wider pool of available decision, negotiate and sign a contract, courses. The company, which
positions, in countries with greater and then make plans for the big move,” has been selected as the Overall
economic stability. Teaching English country of choice – which is relatively 
says O’Sullivan.
Top TEFL Course Provider
is a great way to fund an extended by Go Overseas for the last
overseas stay, since it provides “For countries that do not offer visa- three years, also hosts a jobs
an opportunity to earn an income free travel for South Africans, TEFL board on their website where
while travelling and living abroad,” certificate holders will first need to potential teachers can browse
says Rhyan O’Sullivan, Managing secure employment at a school in their through over 1 500 international
Director at The TEFL Academy, South teaching opportunities. For more
Africa’s leading provider of Teaching easy given the high demand for English information, visit
English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) teachers abroad. From here, they can www.theteflacademy.com
qualifications. work with the school and relevant

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