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Mexico, Central & South America offer some of the most rewarding teaching environments. The continent is vast and offers an inspirational array of cultures and landscapes to explore.
Inspirational array of cultures and landscapes to explore...
The region is less popular as a "backpacking" destination for European travellers; as a result many of the areas often feel as though they are "off the beaten track", but don't let this put you off. Latin America can be the perfect start for a new TEFL teacher's journey.
Summertime in most of South America is the opposite of that in the UK. Summer holidays finish at the end of January and so a major hiring season is February/March; the secondary hiring season is in July/August. Interviews can begin months in advance.
Wages are modest in the region, but the cost of living is very low. TEFL teacher can enjoy a far more comfortable lifestyle than many of the locals. Most jobs are teaching adults in private language schools. One of the biggest bonuses to the region is that university degrees are not required for most countries.
Schools will help their TEFL teacher acclimatise to the locality and will help teachers find suitable accommodation. Many teachers often start at one school at the same time and end up finding and sharing accommodation together. This is also a great way to meet new friends.
Country | Degree Requirement | Typical Contract Length | Peak Hiring Seasons | Visa Info | Typical Students | Average Monthly Cost of Living in £ GBP & Local Currency | Average Monthly Salary in £ GBP & Local Currency |
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![]() Argentina |
Not required | 6 - 12 months | January - September | Tourist visa convert to work visa | Business professionals, children | 3,600 - 6,100 ARS (370 GBP - 630 GBP) | 3,600 - 6,100 ARS (370 GBP - 630 GBP) |
![]() Belize |
BA/BS required | 12 months | May, June | Work visa | Students | BZD 2 800 – BZD 3 600 (£950 – £1 200) | BZD3 600 – BZD 4 400 (£1 220 – £ 1 500) |
![]() Bolivia |
Not required | 1 - 12 months | January - February and June - July | Tourist visa | Business professionals, children | 2,780 - 4,174 BOB (250 - 375 GBP) | 2,780 - 4,174 BOB (250 - 375 GBP) |
![]() Brazil |
Not required | 1 - 6 months | March - August | Tourist visa | Business professionals, children | 1,850 - 3,555 BRL (250 - 375 GBP) | 1,850 - 3,555 BRL (250 - 375 GBP) |
![]() Chile |
BA/BS required | 6 - 12 months | March - August | Tourist visa convert to work visa | Business professionals, children | 415,250 - 519,000 CLP (496 - 620 GBP) | 210,000 - 777,444 CLP (250 - 930 GBP) |
![]() Colombia |
Not required | 6 - 12 months | March - August | Work visa | Business professionals, children | 958,962 - 1,342,550 COP (310 - 435 GBP) | 1,342,550 - 1,917,000 COP (435 - 620 GBP) |
![]() Costa Rica |
Not required | 6 - 12 months | October - December | Tourist visa | Business professionals, children | 240,000 - 400,000 CRC (300 - 500 GBP) | 252,000 - 544,400 CRC (315 - 680 GBP) |
![]() Ecuador |
Not required | 6 - 12 months | February - March and July - August | Tourist visa | Business professionals, children | 400 - 700 USD (250 - 435 GBP) | 400 - 800 USD (250 - 496 GBP) |
![]() Mexico |
Not required | 6 – 12 months | May - August | Work visa | Business professionals, children | 3,870 - 9,100 MXP (185 - 435 GBP) | 5,230 - 19,460 MXP (250 - 930 GBP) |
![]() Nicaragua |
BA/BS preferred | 1 month – 12 months | January-February and July, year-round | tourist visa, work permit | children, adults | 15 000 – 23 500 NIO (400 – 645 GBP) | approx. 15 000 – 70 000 NIO (400 – 2 000 GBP) |
![]() Panama |
Not required | 6 - 12 months | March - August | Tourist visa or work visa | Business professionals, children | 700 - 1,000 PAB (185 - 620 GBP) | 800 - 2,500 PAB (250 - 1,460 GBP) |
![]() Paraguay |
Not required | 6 – 12 months | March | Work permit | Students | PYG 7 500 000 – PYG 10 000 000 (£1 100 – £ 1 400) | PYG 5 000 000 – PYG 10 000 000 (£ 670 – £ 1 340) |
![]() Peru |
Not required | 6 - 12 months | All year round | Tourist visa or work visa | Business professionals, children | 800-1,500 PEN (175 - 330GBP) | 1,120-2,240 PEN (250 - 495 GBP) |
![]() Puerto Rico |
BA/BS required | 6 – 12 months | Year-round | Work visa | Students | $1 200 – $1 700 (£800 – £ 1 200) | : $1500 – $2500 (£1 000 – £1 700) |
![]() Uruguay |
Not required | 6 - 12 months | March - August | Work visa | Business professionals, children | 6,230 - 10,435 UYU (185 - 310 GBP) | 6,230 - 10,435 UYU (185 - 310 GBP) |
Please note the information provided above is given as a general guide only. Information and currency conversions were correct at the time of publication, but they may change at any time.
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