How to Begin Teaching in Madagascar

There's a big volunteer market as well as some paid positions

Madagascar is the fourth-largest island in the world, situated in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa. It has a colourful history involving pygmies, Polynesian migrants, Bornean sailors, Arabian traders and French, Portuguese and British settlers, so you can imagine the fascinating cultural complexity of the island.
Not only can Madagascar offer a melting pot of cultural practices and traditions, it has an amazing array of flora and fauna too. Madagascar is most famous for its populations of lemurs but these are by no means the full extent of the island’s diversity: chameleons, tortoises and iguanas all call Madagascar home. It further boasts a dramatic forest landscape with the peculiar-looking baobab and aloe trees. In fact, Madagascar is often referred to as the 8th continent by ecologists because over 80% of the species found on the island are not found anywhere else in the world.
If you’re looking for some adventure, Madagascar can offer gorgeous beaches where you can snorkel the coral reefs, and bustling markets where you can buy spices; it is especially known for its coffee and vanilla. For those interested in trying new cuisines, the seafood salad should not be missed. So while Madagascar can be, on the one hand, a relaxing beach escape, it can also be a glimpse into a fascinating historical mix of cultures and peoples.

Teaching Opportunities

Malagasy is the main language spoken in Madagascar, though some French is also spoken. In 2003 the government introduced the teaching of English in primary schools and since then the need for English instruction has increased dramatically, making teaching positions readily available. Besides primary schools, you are also able to find language schools and education centres for adult learners.
There is a big volunteer market here but you are still able to find paid positions. The bonus with jobs here is that you will probably be given accommodation, as well as an assistant teacher to help you out in the classroom.

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

Not required

9 months

Year-round

Work visa

Children,adults

MGA 1 800 000 – MGA 2 500 000 (£400 – £ 550)

MGA 2 500 000 – MGA 3 700 000 (£ 550 – £ 814)

Degree Requirement

Not required

Typical Contract Length

9 months

Peak Hiring Seasons

Year-round

Visa Info

Work visa

Typical Students

Children,adults

Average Monthly Cost of Living in £ GBP & Local Currency

MGA 1 800 000 – MGA 2 500 000 (£400 – £ 550)

Average Monthly Salary in £ GBP & Local Currency

MGA 2 500 000 – MGA 3 700 000 (£ 550 – £ 814)

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