International TEFL InstituteEnglish Teaching Jobs in Egypt
The most important tourist attractions in Egypt include the ancient monuments in the Nile Valley. These include the Pyramids and Great Sphinx at Giza, the Abu Simbel temples south of Aswan and the Karnak Temple Complex and the Valley of the Kings near Luxor. There are further attractions in Cairo such as the Cairo Museum and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha. The coastal region of the Sinai Peninsula has some great and popular seaside resorts.
In the past, Egypt was a top destination for teaching English. However, as English has become more widespread over the years, opportunities for teaching English in Egypt have decreased due to the fact that many Egyptian citizens are qualified to teach English themselves. That said, there are still numerous positions available, and Egypt offers some of the best paid TEFL teaching positions in Northern Africa. In the Sinai Desert, Cairo and Alexandria, securing a desirable position should come relatively easily. Many available jobs are in the fields of business and computers, so experience in these fields will definitely increase your chances of finding a job.
The students in Egypt are often some of the best to teach in the world. As most of them need to become fluent in English in order to obtain a job themselves, they are very diligent workers and excited to learn. The requirements for most teaching positions throughout Egypt are a University diploma and a TEFL certificate.
Sample Job Teaching English in Egypt
Our language school in Cairo is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic English Teachers for the different school stages. We are a Private English Language School located in Maadi, Cairo, Egypt. The number of students in each class averages from 20-25 students. Qualifications include: Bachelor of Arts or Science; native-speaking English teachers; TEFL qualified; excellent communicative skills with children; experience is an asset. Working Conditions include: Friday & Saturday off; working hours 8:00 am – 4:00 pm; paid furnished, accommodation; paid daily transportation to and from School; paid Visa &Work Permit; paid vacation, public holidays, and sick days; reimbursed roundtrip airfare ticket.
Capital city: Cairo
Language: Arabic
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Typical TEFL teacher salary: US$500
Major TEFL locations: Cairo, Alexandria
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