Beijing is one of the oldest bastion of China, destined to rule the country forever. From felled narrow alleys to huge underground bomb shelters, every monument is a relic presenting the political mood of its era.
Dating back to the 1045 BCE Zhou Dynast the great variety of architectural styles.
Only patient exploration and inquisitiveness can actually unleash the hidden wonders of the city.
The sunshine state! Queensland enjoys, on average, 300 sunny days a year.
Popular cities for teaching English in Queensland: The Gold Coast and Cairns.
Queensland is all about fun and adventure! Surf, scuba-dive, snorkel, and play all kinds of water sports. Find the rarest species of animals in the Daintree Rainforest and enjoy Australian marine life at ‘SeaWorld’.
When you are tired of all the fun and adventure, delight your senses and escape into a world of ecstasy in the famous vineyards and breweries of Queensland.
For the shopaholic, no matter what your budget is, Brisbane is the place to spend it all! Open-air market places, chic boutiques and attractive malls will make you fall in love with Queensland.
Required TESOL certification: TESL Canada, Trinity CertTESOL, CELTA, or equivalent advanced TESOL accreditation.
Gdansk is very different from other Polish cities because it has a rich maritime history that dates back to the 7th century.
Poland has experienced many drastic changes throughout the 20th century, but its most beautiful sites remain the Town Hall, the Medieval Port, the Main Town (Reconstructed after WWII), and the Green Gate.
As Poland moved towards capitalism in the early 1990’s, Gdansk has attracted major IT and finance businesses to an economy that has been majorly dominated by industries in the energy and shipbuilding sectors. As a result, the demand for teachers with a reputable TESOL certificate has been on the rise. Poland is one of the few European countries that welcomes native-English speakers who do not have a EU citizenship, and is especially welcoming to TESOL graduates from Canada and USA.
Thailand’s gem. Sunny, beautiful, and happy. Phuket, located in the Krabi province, is the perfect representation of Thailand.
Phuket provides TESOL teachers with everything they desire, from beautiful temples to spectacular beaches, from extreme sports to yoga retreats, from an energetic nightlife to an organic lifestyle.
Phuket is perfect for new teachers and especially young university graduates who want to TESOL during their gap-year. A BA and a TESOL certificate of at least 100 hours are necessary to obtain a good teaching position. Teaching experience is not required.
Moscow is as beautiful as it gets. It is best known to the world for its Saint Basil’s Cathedral and the famous Seven Sisters . Modernization has undoubtedly taken places over the years in a drastic fashion, however, the foundations of buildings and the architecture remains the same, minimal and historic.
Moscow has one of the most vibrant and colourful nightlife in the world, with luxurious bars, extravagant restaurants, and great dancing clubs. Russians love music and dancing more than anything in the world and in Moscow you won’t find the typical nightclub. Here everything is larger than life and you’ll experience the best of everything, from salsa and tango shows, to modern techno, classical orchestras, opera, and rock.
Teaching English in Moscow can be a lot of fun, especially if you are teaching to the rich business community. Take your TESOL certificate online and embark in an exciting career!
There are a number of magnificent historical sites, each with different architectural styles, in this amazing city.
You can visit Dan Shui, a beautiful seaside town which was once ruled by the Spaniards and the Dutch.
The CKS Memorial Hall is of great importance. It was built in the memory of Chiang Kai Shek, who was a very important military and political 20th century leader.
Taipei has grown at a very fast pace during the past decades and its economic might is visible on the Taipei 101 tower, the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010 and a real architectural wonder.
For those who love live performances, The National Theater and Concert Hall at Liberty Square host a number of events. Other leading venues include Zhongshan Hall and the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.
One of the most beautiful festivals is the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the yuan month. The beautiful paper lanterns illuminate the city are a spectacle. This is also a great time for making fun and artistic lesson plans if you are teaching English to children.
Teaching conditions in Taipei are very good. Schools pay anywhere between $1,500 to $2,500 per month plus accommodation and other benefits. Teaching experience is not required for entry-level jobs, but a TESOL certificate of 100 hours or more is a must. Taking an advanced TESOL certificate course such as TESL Canada or Trinity CertTESOL is highly recommended. TESL Canada certification can be pursued online online TESOL courses.
The beauty and architecture of Czech Republic is astonishing. Here one finds superb medieval sites all over the country and some buildings have been incorporated in the catalogue of World Heritage Sites.
The unique concept of Spa Towns attracts many tourists. Many cities in Czech Republic are well-known for their pastel-coloured buildings located in the middle of gently sloping jade hills and in particular, for their hot springs.
A very famous fact associated with Czech Republic is the excellent breweries they own, and after knowing this, it would be of no surprise to learn that Czech Republic has the most per-capita beer consumption in the world. They have beers of outstanding and countless types.
Watching a puppet show is an ultimate experience. There are a variety of marionette theatres as they are trying to hold this dying art form, so you will find many large puppet festivals and museums, especially in the cities of Chrudim and Cesky Krumlov.
As an ESL teacher, you’ll earn enough to pay for your living expenses and live modestly in a beautiful European country. Bringing some savings with you is necessary if you want to travel around Europe. Taking a TESOL certificate course of at least 100 hours is very important and some schools even ask for teaching experience.
Being the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, is the hub of luxury and leisure, converging the diverse cultures of the world in one city. BA amalgamates frantic nightlife with a cosmopolitan city, traditional lifestyle with chic designer outlets, street slums with sophisticated architecture, and fresh markets with top-notch activities.
Mouth-watering steaks help you enjoy the zest of Argentina’s national festivals blooming at their best in the pleasantness of spring. Walk down Recoleta zipping on a delicious ice cream, shop around Palermo Soho, where you can find local designer clothes at extremely low prices, and chat with friends over a pizza and a pint of beer until 4 in the morning. On Sundays, visit one of the many ferias for artistic handcrafts or lively music, choose from ravioli or asado for lunch, and choose from a street tango show or one of the 10 soccer stadiums. If you go to El Caminito in La Boca, you can choose both. You haven’t experienced a soccer match until you visit La Bombonera!
Buenos Aires is a great destination for teaching English. An advanced TESOL certificate such as TESL Canada, Trinity CertTESOL, or CELTA is highly recommended.
Berlin is the second largest city in Europe. Since the end of WWII and the subsequent Cold-War, it has undergone a renaissance. From desolate streets to jammed cafes, gloomy corners to bustling night clubs, Berlin is more alive than ever and gloomy historic landmarks such as the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, and Checkpoint Charlie have been rebuilt into busy tourist attractions.
Whether you are teaching English in the freezing winter, blooming Spring, pleasant Summer or sunny April, Berlin provides tons of social activities and a great public transit system with buses, trams, U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (light rail), Regional bahn (RB), Regional express (RE) trains, and ferries to take you around.
If you are an American, Canadian, or Australian teacher without a EU passport, this is the place to come teach in Europe. With just your BA and a reputable TESOL certificate, you can find a job at an English institute and receive the work permit in a matter of weeks.
This is what one of Ontesol graduates wrote about his experience in Germany: Brandon, ESL Teacher in Germany
The first thing that comes to mind about Dubai must be its melting heat. Be prepared for a frost-bite too. Ski Dubai, an indoor ski resort, will cool the summer air around you.
Dubai is one of the most luxurious cities in the world. Al-Burj, the tallest building in the world, is surrounded by 5-star restaurants and sleek shopping malls offering the best of the best. Ever seen fountains dancing to Arabic music? Hold your breath for the Dubai Fountain! For some fun times, visit the Aqua-venture water park where water slides up and down.
Dubai pays ESL teachers very well so you can enjoy all the luxuries it has to offer. The best ESL schools hire teachers who hold an advanced TESOL certificate, such as TESL Canada Standard 2, and have more than 1 year of teaching experience.