The World-Wide Demand For English Language Teachers
The Rise in Demand for TESOL Teachers in Latin America.
In the previous post, we explored the global
need for English language teachers in Asia. Let's move our focus from Asia to
Latin America. The chances are that you can name any
country in Latin America and they are more than likely looking for English language teachers.
From Mexico to Chile, there are
plenty of teaching opportunities for those qualified TESOL teachers. As in
Asia, the range of teaching opportunities and conditions vary from country to
country.
This is a part of the world that teams with teaching opportunities and intercultural experiences that are unique in context and in content.
If you are currently TESOL certified, you may want to read this.
If you are currently TESOL certified, you may want to read this.
Here are some of the options for tesoLing in Latin America.
There has never been a better time to live and teach English in Latin America than now.
Holding the second spot our list of
global TESOL teaching
opportunities is Latin America. (For a look at the number one place for TESOL teachers abroad please see our post on Asia). Being #2 on our list has less to
do with the amount of money you will make teaching in Latin America and more to
do with the rich variety of teaching and cultural opportunities that await you.
The compensation paid to qualified
English language teachers in Latin America is not as high as other places in
the world. In fact, if you're considering this field as a means of making a lot
of money, you should consider the Middle East, countries in Asia, or working in
a specialized field of TESOL.
Nonetheless, few places in the world
offer such a variety of cultural richness. This is not to say that you can't
make a good living in Latin America. Let's explore some of the opportunities
now.
Country specific facts:
Mexico: Our neighbor to the south has long been a draw for TESOL
teachers. Overall the Mexican
economy has been growing annually. Certainly over the past few years,
conditions in Mexico have made some people think twice about teaching in Mexico. However,
there are many safe places to live and teach in Mexico. Besides, the many
places in Mexico that have long been a draw for tourists (Oaxaca,
Chiapas, San Miguel, and the Mayan Riviera, to name a few). There are many other places as
well that are often overlooked. For example, surrounding Mexico City are
variety of beautiful cities that offer many opportunities for English language
teachers. There is Querétaro with its fabulous parks and plazas. In Puebla
Mexico, you can find beautiful colonial style houses and a vibrant artistic community.
There is also took Tuxla Gutierrez, the capital of Chiapas. This city
straddles the state of Oaxaca and Chiapas and is the gateway to fabulous
explorations into culture and history. The proximity of Mexico to the USA makes this a popular choice, especially for new teachers. We provide suggestions for finding work overseas here.


(read more about these individual countries in our newsletter)
Brazil: This fabulous country is becoming more and more popular
for TEFL/TESOL teachers. First of
all, the Brazilian economy is a raging at a pace that has both spiked the
demand for TESOL teachers and the compensation they pay for these qualified
instructors. Secondly, Brazil is about to host both the
Olympics and the World
Cup. This has forced the Brazilian government to increase the attention it pays
to the quality and quantity English language instruction throughout the country. You might find yourself teaching at a
private English language school. You could also land a job teaching English at
a university. In addition, there are binational centers (joint educational
ventures between Brazil and the USA) throughout the country. Likewise, as in other countries in
South America (Peru, Chile, Colombia) there are growing opportunities for
qualified English language teachers who can specialize in working with
international companies engaged in mining, gas exploration, and other growing
industries in this part of the world. Hourly wages for novice TESOL teachers ranges from 15-25 reales per hour. Private English classes pay more than double that.
Due to the growth of the Argentinean economy, the increase in English language
programs at the university level, the primary and secondary level and even in the
number of private English language institutes has been evidenced for the past
few years. Beginning teachers can expect a salary of between $30-$40 Argentinian pesos per hour. Private classes can earn you above $50 pesos per hour.
We could mention many other countries like Honduras, Colombia,
and Uruguay as other places you could wind up teaching English to non-native
English speakers. With a TESOL certificate the world is truly your oyster. Teaching in Latin America may not be for everyone. However, for those individuals who wish to polish their Spanish/ Portuguese, slow the pace of living down, and have a memorable intercultural experience Latin America should not be overlooked.
Remember, get TESOL certified, grab your passport, and start teaching your way around the world.
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