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Africa
The English language teaching situation in Africa is at best rather confusing.
Many ex-colonies of Britain use English as the medium of instruction in
state schools and so most teachers are locals. Some advanced level positions
may be available in universities in such locations. In other African countries
English is much in demand but few schools are able to afford a native
speaker teacher and so positions are largely filled by voluntary workers
(though sometimes paying a 'local' salary). There are many placement organizations
that can arrange voluntary work in Africa should that be your aim.
There is some work available in South Africa but as many of their citizens
speak English as a native language, opportunities for non-South Africans
are somewhat limited. Zimbabwe used to offer a number of possibilities
but recent political events have curtailed most EFL activity.
Some opportunities exist in almost all countries but the only African
nations where there is any significant scope for working in private language
schools, or institutes, are detailed below:
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Egypt
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Capital city
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Cairo
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Language
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Arabic
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Currency and exchange rate
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Egyptian pound (3.6 pounds = $US 1)
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Typical TEFL teacher salary
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2,000 Egyptian pounds per month
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Major TEFL locations
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Cairo, Alexandria
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TEFL job prospects
The current demand for TEFL teachers in Egypt is quite high. In
locations such as Cairo, Alexandria, Heliopolis, Maadi and Zamalek
there are opportunities for qualified EFL teachers, while in other
parts of the country the prospects are still good. There is work
in the business and tourism sectors, as well as in private language
schools which are numerous in the major cities. Qualified teachers
should also have little trouble in arranging private tutoring work.
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Kenya
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Capital city
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Nairobi
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Language
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Swahili
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Currency and exchange rate
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Kenyan schilling (70KS = $US 1)
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Typical TEFL teacher salary
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430 KS per hour
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Major TEFL locations
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Nairobi
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TEFL job prospects
Some work is available in Kenya at government sponsored schools
and institutes and also at a few private language and full-curriculum
schools. Salaries are not high by international standards but are
sufficient to lead a relatively comfortable life. Many more opportunities
exist through voluntary placement schemes that may provide a basic
'local' salary.
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Morocco
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Capital city
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Rabat
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Language
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Arabic (French also widely spoken)
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Currency and exchange rate
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Dirham (11 dirham = $US 1)
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Typical TEFL teacher salary
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9,000 dirham per month
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Major TEFL locations
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Rabat, Tangier, Agadir, Casablanca, Fez
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TEFL job prospects
Despite being a Francophone country, English is increasingly a
requirement for entrance to universities and high ranking jobs.
As a result there is a steady demand for English language teachers.
Almost all state sector positions are filled by Moroccans but there
is a continuing demand for native speakers in private language schools
and in the business community. A degree is necessary to be eligible
for a work permit. Qualified EFL teachers shouldn't have any great
problem in finding employment in the major cities.
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Tunisia
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Capital city
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Tunis
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Language
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Arabic (French also widely spoken)
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Currency and exchange rate
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Dinar (1.5 dinar = $US 1)
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Typical TEFL teacher salary
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15 dinars per hour
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Major TEFL locations
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Tunis + tourist destinations
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TEFL job prospects
Like its neighbor Morocco, Tunisia is turning away from the language
of its former colonial master France. Many Tunisians are starting
to learn English for study and work purposes and as a result there
is a reasonable demand for native speaker teachers, particularly
in the capital and areas with a high level of employment in the
tourism industry.
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