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TEFL AFRICA/TESOL AFRICA
Regional Overview - teaching English in Africa
The attitude towards English Language Teaching in Africa in generally quite good, with notable exceptions. However, as the world’s poorest 20 countries are in Africa, you will usually find that there is much less money to spend on teaching and resources than in other parts of the world. Consequently you will find fewer paid opportunities here than in other regions, such as Asia or Latin America. But Africa has so much to offer the adventurous EFL teacher. It is a land of tremendous contrast, from the Arab nations of the Mediterranean (where EFL prospects are generally better) to the lesser travelled regions of Central Africa. It is a land of contrasts, generally undeveloped in EFL terms, where opportunities for enriching experiences abound, even if your classroom is ill equipped.
Some countries in Sub-Saharan Africa actually have English as their main language of instruction. Therefore there may be fewer positions in these countries, including (Nigeria, Malawi, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe) although some native teachers are sought, particularly in the secondary sector. While the desire to hire native speakers is present in many other African nations, the finances are not and as a result the only work available is through the voluntary organisations, such as VSO.
DISCLAIMER
These pages are for general information only and whilst every effort has been made to ensure information is correct, it is up to the individual to thoroughly investigate the conditions of entry to countries and the legal working regulations. If offered a job, please carefully vet all terms and conditions. Inclusion of potential employment opportunities does not in any way represent a guarantee of employment.
When travelling overseas, please refer to your government’s own advice on current conditions in each country. The British Foreign Office website is a good resource for travel advice. Please follow the link: http://www.fco.gov.uk/
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