Teach English abroad with
TEFL Madrid Global

It depends on the country. Destinations like South Korea, Japan and parts of Europe usually prefer or require a bachelor's degree, while Cambodia, Costa Rica and much of Latin America welcome teachers without one. As part of your TEFL Madrid Global program, we help you target the destinations that best match your profile.

Yes — most of our teachers start with zero classroom experience. Our 120-hour accredited TEFL course and practicum give you real teaching techniques, lesson planning and the confidence to walk into your first class from day one.

Our internationally recognised TEFL certification is 120 hours and can be completed in around 3–4 weeks. It qualifies you to teach across Asia, Latin America and Europe.

In high-demand markets such as Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia and Costa Rica, we provide guaranteed job-placement support — working with vetted partner schools to help you secure a position before or shortly after arrival. In every other destination you get hands-on placement guidance tailored to the local market.

It varies by region. As a rule of thumb: Asia offers an affordable lifestyle with strong savings potential, Latin America is very low-cost and comfortable, and Europe sits in the middle — higher costs balanced by an unbeatable cultural life. We give you an up-to-date cost-of-living guide for every destination.

Most teachers rent a shared or private apartment near their school, and many destinations offer assisted or included accommodation through our local partners. We help you line up safe, affordable housing before you arrive — so you're never house-hunting alone in a brand-new city.

No — English is the teaching language in our classrooms. We also share basic local-language tips (Spanish, Korean, Thai and more) so you settle in, get around and make friends faster.

Yes. We only work with destinations and partner schools screened for safety, stability and teacher-friendly environments — and you'll always have an in-country support team for housing, schools, transport and any emergencies.

Absolutely — our network is built for it. Many teachers move between countries on pathways like Thailand → Vietnam → South Korea → Spain, or Costa Rica → Mexico → Portugal → Spain. Your experience (and your CV) grows with every move.

Easier than you'd think. Every destination has a large community of new teachers, plus expat meetups, weekend trips and language exchanges — most people build a solid social circle within their first couple of weeks.

Endless. Think beaches in Thailand, Vietnam, Costa Rica and Portugal; mountains and nature in South Korea and Japan; islands like Phuket, Bali and Jeju; and city escapes to Bangkok, Seoul, Barcelona or Lisbon. We share a travel guide for every destination.