Teaching English in Ethiopia
Posted by Erin MacKenzie - 16:20 on 08 April 2010
Learning English is almost essential for pursuing higher education in Ethiopia but generally, few leave school being able to speak good English. Just sixteen percent of school aged children complete their secondary education and the government has recently made education its top priority so now more schools are being opened in an attempt to ensure that as many children as possible are able to go to school.
Understandably, the majority of work for TEFL teachers is voluntary as very few schools can afford to employ native English speakers. However, paid work is possible considering the growing demand for English speakers in the business world and also, as mentioned above, the need for potential university students to speak English. Some volunteer organisations require you to be TEFL qualified while others just require you to be a native English speaker. They generally work with poorly resourced schools in need of the most help and you will be contributing to a community by giving children the important education they need.
Ethiopia is a developing country and 16% of the population live on less than $1 a day. Agriculture accounts for 45% of GDP and frequent droughts have severe implications on the economy and the population. By teaching English in Ethiopia you will be making a significant difference to the lives of many children whose only hope to escape poverty is through education.
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