I want to teach abroad...?

Question

and do other really cool stuff. I have been teaching high school English for four years now. I love it. But I want to do more, mainly in the summer months. I've applied for a few Fulbrights and been turned down. I did an NEH fellowship last summer that was fantastic, but how do I keep getting those experiences. Is TEFL a ripoff? Should I get certified. I am willing to volunteer for a month, but that may not be cost-feasible. What do I do? I don't think I want to leave for more than a year, but who knows. If you have any websites or suggestions, they are most appreciated.

Answer 1

Try Belize

Answer 2

You can find some good summer TESOL certificate programs.  That should allow you to teach overseas in some countries.  An online TEFL certificate is pretty worthless, but if you spend a summer at an actual U.S. university for a certificate, that's good.

Look at www.tesol.org for more resources of how to get certified.  They also have some job vacancies for summers, too.  Dave's ESL cafe, www.eslcafe.com has tons of job opportunities, although they are a little shadier.  (TESOL is the professional organization so usually people who are listed jobs through them are decent.  With ESL cafe, anyone can list, so you don't really know if you're getting a reputable place).

Good luck.  I've been an ESL teacher for over a decade and have loved it!

Answer 3

try Networkesl