Teach English in Nepal

Nepal is, by any definition, a magical destination. It’s a country of simplicity and tradition, full of mystery and charm. Though it is a landlocked country, it has spectacularly diverse terrain thanks to the dramatic changes in elevation which result in lowland plains, hill regions, mountains, tropical savanna and ice and snow.

As befitting a country with such astounding natural beauty, Nepal is paradise for those who enjoy the outdoorsy lifestyle. It is home to 8 of the 10 tallest mountains in the world – most notably Mount Everest – and this is the most popular reason to visit this beautiful country. Besides mountain climbing, though, it is also possible to engage in hikes or mountain walks or any number of extreme sports. 
Away from nature, Nepal has a few bustling city centres. The backpacker area of Thamel is especially well-known for its restaurants and bars where travellers gather to exchange stories about their day’s adventures.

These cities show another side of the country when you walk the winding unpaved roads and admire the terracotta-roofed houses.
To be sure, Nepal offers a very simple way of life so you will have to do without your creature comforts while you are here – wifi, air conditioning and even electricity are not always guaranteed. But considering that Nepal is the birthplace of Buddha and the top pilgrimage destination for Buddhists, slowing down and simplifying your lifestyle should be expected and is what Nepal is all about. 

Interestingly the Nepal flag is the only national flag in the world which isn't in a quadrilateral in shape. The flag itself is made of two triangles and is said to represent the Himalayan Mountains and/or alternatively Buddhism and Hinduism. The two main religious in Nepal.

Most of Nepal is powered by hydro power although it's said to have it's faults.

The common greeting across Nepal is Namaste. Found also in yoga, Namaste can mean Hello, Thank you and Goodbye.

Known as the Amazon of Asia, Nepal is one of the most richest in biodiversity around the world. With so many unique species of Flora and Fauna, and over 900 species of birds the landscape is one of the most beautiful and calming places in the world. 

Nepal is has famously never been colonized and as a result doesn't have an independence day. They have been protected by their traditional warriors know as "Gurkhas" who throughout history have always been highlighted as the bravest warriors of world.

Nepal is the only country with is own calendar. The Gregorian calendar all other countries are use to starts 1st January to 31st December. However the Bikram Sambhat calendar created in the 9th century is roughly 67 years, 8 and a half months ahead. 

Teaching Opportunities:
There are a small number of international schools and language institutes in Kathmandu where you could find a teaching position. However, TEFL opportunities in Nepal are usually volunteer positions. These can be paid or unpaid and usually involve living with a Nepali family – a great way to fully immerse yourself in the culture. Volunteer programmes are quite diverse, allowing you to teach English to children in a school or monks in a monastery, train English teachers or even build houses or get involved in sanitation or conservation projects. 

No TEFL is needed for volunteer positions but it is recommended as resources are severely limited and you will need your wits about you to teach in these circumstances. Bring what materials you can with you and a big dose of creativity too.

Visa rules used to be quite relaxed but now it is quite difficult to get a work permit without an employer. However, the majority of teachers come to Nepal on a tourist visa and have their visa changed when they find a job. Volunteer programmes can easily be found online but other teaching positions are more easily found in the country because they are not usually advertised online.