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How to Begin Teaching in Mongolia

Mongolia's nomadic culture is famous

Ah, Mongolia! Land of…what exactly? Any idea? This is the beauty of Mongolia, a country so mysterious many people couldn’t find it on a map. It’s a tiny country bordered by Russia and China and is one of the least densely populated countries in the world. So while you may not see a lot of people while you are here, what you will see is a lot of vast, open spaces.

In fact, Mongolia is also known as the ‘Land of the Eternal Blue Sky’: there are more than 250 days of sun in a year. Don’t let the sunshine fool you – the winters are long and cold (temperatures can drop to -40 °C) and the summers short, but at least you won’t suffer from a Vitamin D deficiency.

So what exactly are the attractions in Mongolia? If you can imagine a place where the nomadic lifestyle is still prevalent, where much of the travel is still done on horseback and the weekend sports are archery and wrestling, then you are on the right track. Mongolia is relatively new to tourism and the country is still very much nomadic and this is the attraction. In terms of food, you can expect a lot of mutton and dumplings, and if you’re lucky you will experience a traditional Bodog – a goat barbecue where a goat is hunted and cooked (whole with no pot) on hot stones just for you. Another traditional option is staying in a Yurt (a traditional hut). So if this is your style, then you should think about Mongolia.

Mongolia was home to the most powerful and arguably successful empire of all time. The ruthless Genghis Khan, Emperor of the Mongol Empire, became the largest contiguous empire in history. His reign from 1206-1227 led to the killing of 40 million people, roughly 10% of the population at the time.

At the Empire’s peak, the Mongols ruled about 16% of the planet’s surface area and around 25% of the world’s population at the time. His legacy lives on in his bloodline: it’s estimated about 16 million people, mainly men, have his unique genetic mutation. To put those numbers another way 0.5% of men around the world are direct descendants of Khan.

Mongolia has a considerable horse culture which plays a major role in the daily lives of Mongols. There are more horses than humans as a result, estimated to be over 2 million horses.

 

Teaching Opportunities

Mongolian is spoken in Mongolia and Kazakh in the west. Still, there are surprisingly numerous teaching opportunities in Mongolia, though most are in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, which is actually quite city-like. It may not be the prettiest city in the world, but it provides an exciting glimpse into the clash of the traditional and the modern in this different country.

In terms of job opportunities, you could find work in a private school or a language school. The salaries are not very high but neither is the cost of living. Many schools also provide accommodation and flights; some schools might be able to organize you a homestay if you’d really like an authentic experience.

Teaching Requirements

  • Degree Requirement
    BA/BS required
  • Typical Contract Length
    12 months
  • Peak Hiring Seasons
    May - June
  • Visa Info
    Z visa
  • Typical Students
    Children, professionals
  • Average Monthly Cost of Living in Local Currency
    1,800,000 - 2,200,000 MNT
  • Average Monthly Salary in Local Currency
    2,500,000 - 4,000,000 MNT

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