Teach English in Togo

How to Begin Teaching in Togo

Dramatic backdrops, traditional villages and beaches

Due to the economy and industry, there is a demand for English in the country.

Togo is a thin strip of a country on the west Coast of Africa. With tranquil beaches, vibrant markets and friendly people, it was once considered the pearl of West Africa. For such a small country, Togo has a surprising number of attractions.

The capital of Lomè has both pristine beaches and a thumping nightlife, to the east are colonial towns with their chaotic and colourful markets, inland villages can be found hidden in the forests of the cocoa triangle while in the north, traditional villages showcase the laidback lifestyle of rural Africa.

Living in Togo is not for the faint-hearted, though. There is very little infrastructure, unreliable public transport and many places don’t have electricity or running water so while living in Togo may be challenging, it’ll definitely be rewarding.

Teaching Opportunities

There are many volunteer opportunities in Togo, most of them in the capital of Lomè. School facilities are limited and resources are minimal so come prepared to create your own classroom materials or with ideas to teach creatively. Class sizes are generally large (50+) but the local teachers are friendly and helpful. They speak a mixture of French and Ewe, so a basic knowledge of French would be useful.

While this may not sound like the ideal place to go and teach, Togo will give you an experience like no other. The chances are high that you will be the only foreign teacher in your school and the teaching conditions will only serve to strengthen your teaching skills.

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

Degree Requirement: none

Typical Contract Length: 2 weeks – 12 months

Peak Hiring Seasons: year round

Visa Info: tourist visa

Typical Students: children

Average Monthly Cost of Living in £ GBP & Local Currency: 100 000 – 120 000 CFA (130 – 155 GBP)

Average Monthly Salary in £ GBP & Local Currency: volunteer

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement: none

Typical Contract Length

Typical Contract Length: 2 weeks – 12 months

Peak Hiring Seasons

Peak Hiring Seasons: year round

Visa Info

Visa Info: tourist visa

Typical Students

Typical Students: children

Average Monthly Cost of Living in £ GBP & Local Currency

Average Monthly Cost of Living in £ GBP & Local Currency: 100 000 – 120 000 CFA (130 – 155 GBP)

Average Monthly Salary in £ GBP & Local Currency

Average Monthly Salary in £ GBP & Local Currency: volunteer

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