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Students raising their hands in an English class in a South Korean school.

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South Korea 2027 Intake: The Timeline Every Applicant Should Know Now

South Korea runs the best-paid entry-level teaching job abroad — free housing, reimbursed flights, national health insurance, a severance bonus. It's also the program with the longest runway. If you want a 2027 start, the work begins months before...

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A group of new teachers on a Cultural Exchange Project orientation visiting a golden Buddha statue in Thailand.

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New Grads: Why June Is the Month to Lock In a Fall Teach-Abroad Job

You walked at graduation a few weeks ago. Right now, this month, you have a timing advantage that won't come back: June applicants get first pick of...

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CEP teachers leading an English vocabulary lesson with students at a Thai public school.

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Thailand's New Visa Rules. Here's Why CEP Teachers Don't Need to Worry

Thailand is cutting its visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 and cracking down on border runs. If you're planning to teach English in Thailand, here's...

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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...

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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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