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BocaNY · Joined: 24 Mar 2009 Posts: 131

Hi. The Maldives is one of the few countries I am interested in working in at the moment. I would love some information about getting work, visas, life style, anything really would help. I have a CELTA, 4 years teaching, and finishing a masters in TESOL.

Thanks for any help. Smile

EFL Educator · Joined: 17 Jul 2013 Posts: 988 Location: Cape Town

Hello there,

The Maldives is very similar to Phuket, Thailand in terms of EFL work available. Very touristy and very low wages for EFL teachers. You might find teaching work in a hotel (there are hundreds of them around) but don't expect any savings. Good luck! Smile

BocaNY · Joined: 24 Mar 2009 Posts: 131

Thanks. Haven't really been able to find job listings for there.

EFL Educator · Joined: 17 Jul 2013 Posts: 988 Location: Cape Town

Hello there,

The best way to find a job teaching English in the Maldives is by knocking on hotel/resort doors in the island and circulating your resumes....that's what I did decades ago before coming to Thailand and it worked for me. Good luck!

EFL Educator · Joined: 17 Jul 2013 Posts: 988 Location: Cape Town

Hello there,

The Language Learning Center is currently hiring EFL Instructors to teach in Male the capital city of the Maldives. They are offering good benefits too. Good luck! Smile

bentanddisfunctional · Joined: 19 Oct 2010 Posts: 85

I have a mate that did a stint for a hotel out there a couple of years back.

He might be able to give you some insight.
PM me and I'll give you his email.

BocaNY · Joined: 24 Mar 2009 Posts: 131

EFL Educator · Joined: 17 Jul 2013 Posts: 988 Location: Cape Town

Lots of hotel resorts hiring EFL teachers in the Maldives these days....but you must fly there on your your expense and apply. Good luck! Smile

mpalke1 · Joined: 04 Feb 2015 Posts: 3

Maybe this is too late but I've been looking into teaching in the Maldives as well and ran across this site....http://eslheaven.com/country-guides/maldives/

plumpy nut · Joined: 12 Mar 2011 Posts: 1652

EFL Educator · Joined: 17 Jul 2013 Posts: 988 Location: Cape Town

Pay is around $1,000/Month + free room and board for full timers at high end resorts/spas etc..... Part time work can be found on an hourly rate but networking is important.

Mr. English · Joined: 25 Nov 2009 Posts: 298 Location: Nakuru, Kenya

An outfit in the Maldives ran an ad here at Dave's toward the end of January and reposted it about a week ago. EFL Educator, what is the deal on visas? Can one find enough work as a freelancer to make it and also deal with visas?

plumpy nut · Joined: 12 Mar 2011 Posts: 1652

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maldives-Islamic-Republic-Tropical-Autocracy/dp/1849045895/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449912481&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Maldives

The Maldives are marketed as a great tourist destination. The reality is a bit different. Per head they send more Mujahideen top Daesh/ISIS than any other State.