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scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

In the years building up to Independence and for a few years after that, there were jobs for outsiders teaching in Africa.
I was privileged to teach in Zambia for some years just after Independence and in Nigeria after the Civil War.

Those days are long gone and there are now very few opportunities.

Watch out for scams in recruitment and be aware that most African States have their own citizens who can teach English !

Janiny · Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 199

You may not be asking about north Africa specifically, but it could be that in other parts of Africa there is the same issue as this
http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=108381

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

Speaking of EFL teaching scams I was recently offered a lucrative teaching gig in the Cote De Voire... The catch was I had to wire them $1,500 for the offer...before they would send my e air ticket. I asked them why...and they said the money (which would be refundable upon arrival) would serve as a guarantee that I would report to work. I politely told them NO WAY! Shocked

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Some will fall for this.

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jakemh · Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 10 Location: USA

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scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Cote d'Ivoire ? Inability to get the country name right could be an indication that you have been targeted by a scammer.

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ISSAKAB · Joined: 12 Feb 2013 Posts: 40

I've taught English in Togo. There is work in non English speaking African countries, relatively well paid by local standards. However, you need to be in the country first and prepared to spend time not just sending out CVs but going, in person, to language schools, international schools, private universities and so on. You will usually, but not always, need to 'dash' or bribe security guards and secretaries to get you to the person you want to see. Around one euro is enough.
After two nerve racking months living off savings I had a phone call one morning and found myself with a fortnights supply teaching which turned in to a proper contract.
You'll need a proper PGCE or equivalent for most international schools, however tho lower end of the market won't be too fussy about qualifications and experience.

PM me if you want any more information.