Teach English in Lesotho

How to Begin Teaching in Lesotho

Lesotho seems to have been designed for the adventurous traveller, with activities on land and sea

Lesotho is a tiny landlocked kingdom completely surrounded by South Africa. Also known as the Mountain Kingdom or the Kingdom in the Sky, it is a land of rivers, valleys, mountain ranges and Maluti beer. Lesotho seems to have been designed for the adventurous traveller, with activities on land, sea and even snow. Hiking, 4x4ing, camping, horseback riding and skiing are all possible in the spectacularly untouched scenery.

Lesotho is a historically interesting destination too. It is home to Ho Kome Historical Cave Dwellings, a World Heritage site where dwellings have been carved out under rocks in caves and in which people still live today. It also boasts the largest concentration of dinosaur footprints in the world which can be seen on dinosaur walking trails.

If you’re not interested in the prehistoric, you can also go fishing or boating on the dams or take a tour of the local villages to catch a glimpse of the traditional Basotho culture.

Teaching Opportunities
Though the local government spends a lot on education, teaching English here requires a lot of skill and creativity. Resources are hard to come by and due to corruption, the local teachers are not very well-qualified and there are many qualified teachers who are not employed. Paid positions are scarce and hard to find considering the lack of internet connectivity in the country. There are volunteer positions available, most notably with the Peace Corps, but these can also be difficult to find if outside Lesotho. You need a residence permit to get a work permit but this can be done in the country.

Teaching Requirements

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

BA/BS degree preferred

variable

year round

work permit

children

6 500 – 7 500 LSL (380 – 440 GBP)

volunteer

Degree Requirement

BA/BS degree preferred

Typical Contract Length

variable

Peak Hiring Seasons

year round

Visa Info

work permit

Typical Students

children

Average Monthly Cost of Living in £ GBP & Local Currency

6 500 – 7 500 LSL (380 – 440 GBP)

Average Monthly Salary in £ GBP & Local Currency

volunteer

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