ESL Academy Teachers Philippines - Philippines - Paid

Teach intensive English at a residential ESL academy in Cebu or Baguio, working with visiting students from Korea, Japan and China.

Location: Cebu and Baguio

Position: ESL teacher, intensive English academy

Vacancies: Ongoing – academies recruit year-round for rolling student intakes

Contract: 6 months to 1 year

Hours / duties: A full weekday timetable of one-to-one and small-group lessons for students from East Asia attending intensive residential English camps.

Pay: Typically PHP 25,000–45,000 a month (around £350–£650), which goes a long way given the low cost of living; on-site dormitory accommodation and meals are often included.

Additional benefits: Many academies assist with the visa and provide accommodation and meals on campus.

Qualifications and requirements

Minimum TESOL certificate: Any Global English TESOL qualification accepted.

Nationality: Native or fluent English speaker.

Other requirements: A bachelor’s degree is required for the 9(g) work visa, though some centres can hire on a Special Work Permit with a TEFL certificate; a clear, patient speaking style suits the intensive academy setting.

The Philippines has a fast-growing intensive-English sector in Cebu and Baguio, where boarding academies host students from across East Asia for immersive courses.

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