CIEE TEFL Blog

Hi, everyone! My name is Bob Abbey (he/him) and I’m a public librarian in Oregon. I’m also a brand new member of the TESOL community, having only just completed my... keep reading

We know what you’re thinking: “If I invest time and money in getting TEFL certified, that means I have to go abroad to make it worth it.” While a TEFL... keep reading

A TEFL certification isn’t just a great way to teach abroad, it’s an investment for a lifetime career in international education. But believe it or not, it can also open... keep reading

If you’re like me, and you get TEFL certified but can't teach in person at this point in your life, you might have looked into online teaching. Being someone who... keep reading

Are you considering teaching English abroad and getting TEFL certified? Are you somewhere in that awkward thought process right in the middle of: 1) “If I teach abroad, I could... keep reading

We’re always learning things. At the end of almost every class I have ever taken, the teacher asks what we’ve learned. Well, I’ve learned a lot of things. I learned... keep reading

Sick of your day job? Hoping to make a little extra cash? We already know TEFL can take you places, but what most people don’t realize, is that you can... keep reading

So you're TEFL certified and thinking about what’s next. Your future. You’re a planner and a realist, and understandably grappling with the question: What will I do after teaching English... keep reading

Hey everyone! My name is Ellen and I am a member of CIEE’s TEFL team here in Portland, Maine. After receiving my degree in Elementary Education from Elon University, I... keep reading

The rumors are true. A TEFL certification can be your one-way ticket to a lifetime of travel. That’s right. You can be paid to travel the world teaching English. Now... keep reading