Teaching English in Sub-Saharan Africa
Rather than information on a particular country, this page covers a larger area. This is because many of the countries in the region we call Sub-Saharan Africa are quite similar in terms of prospects and working…
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Very few if any jobs will be advertised in the traditional press. Rather, try some of the contact organisations we have detailed on the Useful Contacts tab.
On applying for any EFL position or to voluntary organisations or agencies, it is generally advisable to send a passport sized photograph along with a CV and possibly copies of degree/EFL certificates. Many agencies will have their offices in the UK or USA and will insist on a telephone interview at least before making a placement.
However, if you are already in one of the countries where opportunities exist, simple word of mouth and interaction with the locals is likely to yield positive results. It will seem that everyone in the area wants to learn English. In the countries where English is taught in secondary schools, much of the work will require you to have a teaching certificate to gain work here. However, if this is a route which is not open to you, you might consider going through one of the many agencies which send volunteers to the continent.
Our recommended courses for this region are:
- the Premier 120-hr TESOL for Asia as a basic qualification
- the 30-hour Teaching English to Young Learners course if you want to work with young people
All Global English accredited courses now include online English teaching as standard, which is important, as post pandemic much teaching has gone online, and may stay that way in some form.