Head west and TEFL in Brazil
Posted by Tim McCann - 13:09 on 27 April 2012
Head west and TEFL in Brazil
Historically, newly qualified TEFL teachers have looked east to find their teaching post in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. While these destinations all offer excellent opportunities for any English teacher, have you considered heading west to the exotic shores of South America, and Brazil in particular? The world's fifth largest country is hungry to learn the English language and the jobs market for TEFL teachers there is varied and vibrant. Being one of the so-called BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) nations means Brazil has seen enormous economic growth even during the last few years of the global downturn. This makes Brazil an exciting country in which to live and work – there's a lot to get excited about, and we're not just talking about the pristine white beaches and tropical rainforests!
Living and working in Brazil
While it can be tricky obtaining a long term visa to work in Brazil, many of the Brazilian TEFL jobs advertised with TEFL Scotland are for short-term contracts of up to six months, which allow you to obtain work there under a tourist visa.
TEFL teaching in Brazil is usually based in private language schools in or around the country's major cities such as Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Accommodation will usually be provided, meaning you can concentrate on teaching and settling into your new life in this fabulous country. This may mean staying with a host family, allowing you to experience Brazilian life and culture at close quarters, not to mention brushing up your Portuguese.
Many schools don't insist on your being a graduate with a degree, but will expect you to have an accredited TEFL qualification, such as those offered by TEFL Scotland. That said, it's worth checking TEFL Scotland's Job Centre where you can browse the current jobs available in Brazil and see what each school is looking for.
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