When you begin your search for a teaching position abroad, whether this is your first or seventh time doing so, you’re probably thinking about a lot of different things. Where do you want to go? How will you make sure that the school is a good fit? What about your pet(s)?

It’s important to keep in mind your short- and long-term goals during your search to make sure that you’re happy with your new job.

There are many obvious as well as not-so-obvious benefits of earning a TEFL certificate before moving abroad to teach. On the fence about starting a TEFL course? Check out some of the most important benefits that a TEFL certificate will give you!

When you’re first starting out in the teach abroad field, there can be a steep learning curve when it comes to the hiring process in China. In your home country, hiring has probably been a fairly straightforward process. You interview, get the job, and show up for your first day of work in your nicest outfit.

When teaching abroad, things can be quite different. There are a few key things to know about the legal aspects of the process to ensure that you don’t end up incurring extra fees for yourself or wind up in a tough bind.