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Mt. Fuji's snow-capped peak framed by the red Chureito Pagoda and autumn maple leaves in Japan.

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Teaching in Japan Next Year: The Application Timeline Starts Now

Here is the thing almost no one tells you about teaching in Japan: the hardest part isn't getting hired. It's the paperwork clock that...

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A Cultural Exchange Project teacher surrounded by a group of smiling students at a school in Thailand.

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Didn't Get A Spain Placement? Here's What's Still Open as July Begins

The road to teaching in Spain has narrowed this year — a major placement provider has pulled out, the free government program's window closes June...

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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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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 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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