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[oly]

Forgive me if this concern has been posted before. I am working on my Masters in Teaching and ESOL endorsment in Oregon. When I am through I would like to teach ESL abroad. Which are the best countries for someone with these qualifications for a close-to-US salary? Thanks.
Oly

[Within-Temptation]

I would try to use the search function first.
Go on give it a go:)

[Glenski]

For those of us who have been away from the US market for a while, how about giving us an idea of what an ESL teacher makes there? I would imagine the salary varies with the region.

Also, does having "ESOL endorsement" mean you are licensed to teach in primary and secondary schools? If so, consider international schools.

[tedkarma]

If you are an experienced teacher - international schools in more developed countries will pay a roughly equivalent salary. If you are newish in the trade, then universities in the Middle East will also get you close to or above wages in the States.

However - if your interest is the bottom line savings - often Korea and Taiwan come up as good college/university options also. You earn less, but often can save a good amount.

With your credentials - don't waste your time with language schools - go right to tertiary schools.

[oly]

Thanks for the feedback. ESOL teachers here around the states make from 30k to 38k per year starting out. It's not that I wish to live like a king or anything it's just that I have expenses here that will not lower while I am away like rent and food will in most cases. I don't have much experience teaching outside what it has taken to get my masters. When I am finshed I will be certified to teach primary school and ESOL.
Oly

[denise]

I make about $30,000 in Oman--which goes much further than $30,000 in the US because it's tax-free and I get free accommodation. And the cost of living is fairly low.

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