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Ticket-style graphic comparing TEFL Plus ($195, 120 hours) and International TEFL Academy ($1,400+, 120–170 hours) TEFL certification courses

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TEFL Plus vs Int'l TEFL Academy: Which Certification Is Right for You?

Choosing where to get TEFL certified is the first real decision on the road to teaching English abroad — and it's not a small one. Course prices range from under $200 to well over $1,000, and the differences between providers aren't always obvious...

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A Cultural Exchange Project teacher with her students at a Thai school.

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Teaching in Thailand This November? Semester 2 Hiring Window Opening

Thai schools start Semester 2 in the first week of November. If you want to be standing in front of a classroom when it does, your application needs...

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an English teacher in the classroom after a career change

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Changing Careers at 30: How Teaching English Abroad Became the Reset

Quick answer: You do not need a teaching background to teach English abroad. A bachelor's degree in any subject and a 120-hour TEFL certificate are...

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a Cultural Exchange Project teacher in Thailand teaching English.

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Teaching English in Thailand: What You'll Actually Earn, Spend, & Save

How much do English teachers make in Thailand? Quick answer: English teachers in Thailand earn between $900 and $1,400 USD per month, depending on...

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A diverse young professional at an airport, representing paid teach abroad programs and guaranteed international teaching opportunities.

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What to Know Before You Get A Guaranteed Teaching Job Abroad

If you are tired of sending resumes without hearing back, a paid teach abroad program with guaranteed placement may offer a more direct path to...

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graduates having a hard time finding a job

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Is Your Degree a Decoration?

The brutal truth about today's job market and the strategic "secret weapon" you didn't know you had. Hey Grads! Feeling the Post-College Career...

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