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If you fancy doing something a little more challenging on your gap year then why not teach abroad?


It isn't necessary to have gained a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualification in order to teach English abroad. If you want to teach English on a gap year & don't want to complete a TEFL course then all that is required is simply passion and enthusiasm. If you possess these two qualities and want to teach English abroad, we can help you find work with or without a TEFL certificate.

Teach English Abroad without TEFL
Teach English abroad in Japan
Teach English abroad in China
Teach English abroad in Sri Lanka
Teach English abroad in South America

Check out all of our teach abroad programmes here!
teach english abroad without TEFL

Don't Speak The Local Language ? Don't Have TEFL Certificate?

Most educational experts believe that it's an advantage not to be able to speak the local language if you want to teach English. This is because the best way of learning any language is always to communicate in class in the language that's being taught. If someone who is teaching English abroad can speak the local language there is a temptation for them to revert to using the local language when they are attempting to explain anything to the class. If you do speak the local language of a particular country and want to teach English abroad there this doesn't mean that you're at a disadvantage when applying for jobs - just simply that you'll have to be careful not to slip in to speaking it while you're teaching English.

To teach English abroad you do, however, need to have a solid understanding of effective teaching methods and you will need some training before you start. All of Real Gap's programmes include comprehensive training on arrival, so you'll be well prepared before you start to teach English abroad. The prospect of teaching English is undoubtedly exciting, but also maybe a little daunting, so there's plenty of local support and back-up provided to help you along the way.

People who want to teach English abroad fall in to two categories.
The first category of gap year travellers wanting to teach English abroad are those who want to teach as means to earning some money to fund their travels while they're away. Teaching English abroad is a great way to earn money in that it's a highly challenging and rewarding job, you meet loads of locals and it can pay pretty well too. Real Gap has programmes that pay travellers a salary to teach English abroad in both China and Japan. Which one of these countries you choose to teach English abroad in should be determined by which of the two countries most appeals to you as a destination.
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The second category of people who want to teach English abroad are those that are keen to get stuck in to a worthwhile volunteer project on their gap year. Teaching English abroad to impoverished communities in places like Africa and Latin America can be extremely challenging, but also extremely rewarding. Teaching English abroad on a volunteer basis means that you're interacting with local people and witnessing the instant benefits that these educational projects provide to local communities on a daily basis.

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Africa Wild Coast Volunteer Teaching
Pass on your computer and sports skills to deprived children in rural South Africa. You’ll stay just two minutes from the beach, surrounded by some of Africa’s most spectacular scenery.
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From £1199

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Bolivia Youth Volunteer Project
Help abandoned and vulnerable teenagers learn manual skills – their lifeline if they don’t go to university. You’ll be based in Sucre, a vibrant city where the colourful, native traditions are still in evidence. From £799

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Borneo Tribeschildren and Horses Volunteer
A dream for horse lovers and anyone who enjoys the outside – you’ll be fully immersed in rural life, helping with everything from training horses and farm work to teaching English and preparing activities for the children. From £599

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Brazil Floating School and Capeiora
Help build a floating school, which will tour the islands teaching English to remote communities. English Language is an important skill for locals since some parts of Tinhare have great tourist potential. During your stay you will also learn the traditional fight dance of Capoeira with local experts and experience daily life in this unique and welcoming community. From £749

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Costa Rica Schools and Day Care Centres
Teach English or computer skills or organise fun activities such as plays, arts and crafts and sport in schools or centres around Costa Rica. Living with a family will give you an excellent opportunity to practise your Spanish. From £599

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Ecuador Street Children Care and Education
Help give children in Quito a better future by working with them on the streets or in a special summer school. Your work improving parent-child relationships or planning activities will make a difference.
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From £499

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Galapagos Island Teaching Project Volunteer
Teach English and other activities to underprivileged children on two of the most remote and beautiful islands in the world. The help you give them will greatly improve their chances of working in tourism or other industries. From £999

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India Volunteer Goa Programme
Combine trekking, a stay in a tribal village, a yoga course and volunteering with children or adults. You’ll get a real taste of India and help areas that haven’t benefited from international money. From £999

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India Volunteer Himachal Pradesh
Make a real difference to the lives of people in Himalayan India. Your work in orphanages, day centres and schools will have a direct impact and will be much appreciated. Cultural activities and a trip to the Taj Mahal included.
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From £949

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India Volunteer Rajasthan Programme
Work in a school, a childcare centre or a school for children of snake charmers! Your time in any of these places will be rewarding and gratefully received. Excursions including camel and tiger safaris are included.
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From £949

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Kenya Community Outreach
Help provide AIDS victims with food, shelter, emotional support, education and increased awareness of the disease. Children who have lost their parents to AIDS are given the chance of a better future through this programme. From £899

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Kenya Sports and Teaching Programme

Football – Netball – Cricket – Volleyball – Athletics - Rugby.

Immerse yourself in a very different, very welcoming but very poor community and help with academic lessons and sports coaching. Perfect for people wanting to put their interest in sport towards a worthwhile use.

From £899

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Lake Malawi Teaching Volunteers
Help relieve the pressure on teachers who have up to 200 children to look after! Any assistance with core and creative subjects, and sport, will be much appreciated by everyone in the community. From £949

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Moldova Orphanage Volunteer Programme
Care for sick and orphaned children in a rehabilitation centre or boarding school. You’ll play with the little ones and teach the older ones. Mainly, though, you’ll give them much-needed love and affection. From £499

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Nepal Teaching English Volunteer Project
Teach at a school or orphanage and put your creativity to good use. Make learning fun and the children will be extremely appreciative! Jungle safaris, elephant rides and dance lessons will teach you about Nepal, too. From £649

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Paid Teaching English in China

Get your TEFL certificate and work as a professional, paid English teacher in China. You’ll be introduced to the culture, be taught basic Mandarin and have time to travel in the school holidays.

From £899

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Senegal Community Volunteer
Enrol on one of many challenging but rewarding projects in Senegal - teaching English, looking after orphans, caring for the disabled, increasing awareness of HIV and AIDS, building schools or teaching vocational subjects. From £949

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Sri Lanka Teach English Volunteer Project
Feed the children’s appetite for learning and help relieve the pressure on the schools’ teachers. Teach English, set up arts, sports or social clubs and get immersed in the culture through a homestay. From £549

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Swaziland Teaching Project
Make a difference to a country crippled by AIDS and unemployment. Help teachers with English classes or give your own lessons, set up new sports clubs, put on plays or get involved in building new facilities for the schools. From £1295

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Teach and Travel China
Work as a paid, professional teacher in China. Study for your TEFL certificate then put your skills into practice. A great way to immerse yourself in Chinese culture and get paid for it.
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From £799

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Teach English in Brazil
Get a recognised TEFL certificate, teach English to disadvantaged children and make a valuable difference to many lives. Any extra time you spend with them – even just helping brush their hair - will be gratefully received. From £959

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Teach English in Buenos Aires
Take your TEFL, then help out with lessons or lead your own. Teach deprived children or teenagers, or adults that need English to improve their job prospects. Combine it with Spanish lessons to make communicating easier. From £699

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Teach English in Moldova

Give children in Moldova the chance of a better life and teach them English. Be creative, be enthusiastic, take along games or toys, and you’ll make it fun for you and them.

From £399

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Teach English in Thailand
Put your ability to speak English and operate a computer to good use! Whether you help with lessons, set up extra curricular activities or get involved with the school’s vegetable patch, you’ll feel you’re helping fantastic people. From £449

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Teaching Volunteer in Dominican Republic
Develop games and activities to teach English on the beautiful Dominican Republic island. Work with teachers as their assistants or give your own lessons – either way, you’ll make a valuable contribution. From £859

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Thailand Experience
Spend the night in a Buddhist temple, take part in a community project or trek through a national park, watch some fire dancing and snorkel off the island of Koh Samet. An unforgettable introduction to Thailand!
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From £679

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Uganda Teaching Project
Help give young people a decent start in life. Teach English and other subjects to children who have very little, but are always polite and keen to learn. Run extra activities and you’ll be even more popular! From £799

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Venezuela Teaching Project

Use songs, games and anything else your imagination comes up with to make vital English lessons fun. Relieve some of the pressure on the schools by helping with homework, conversation, sports coaching, computer classes or music tuition.

From £899

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Volunteer Mongolia

Play a vital role in improving levels of English – vital for people’s futures. Work with children or adults in a school, orphanage or language centre, and get a unique insight into a fascinating culture.

From £899

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Zambia Teaching Programme
Channel the enthusiasm of poor but extremely eager children into learning. Teach English, run after-school activities, organise sports lessons and give them a chance to make a success of their lives. From £1299

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