
Population: 1,492,000 Capital: Dubai Currency: Arab Emirates Dirham
Languages: Arabic as well as English, Hindi/Urdu, Malayalam, and Tamil


In recent years UAE has seen huge influx of expats in the country and every year migrants are drawn towards this part of the world to work in several sectors. Since UAE is a non-native English speaking country, the demand for learning and teaching English is at peak.
If you want to teach English in UAE, then you have plenty of opportunities waiting for you with high growth prospects. UAE jobs are usually highly paid, especially when you are employed in schools that follow U.S and U.K patterns. The average salary ranges between 8,000 and 11,000 AED, and the average cost of living is 1,000- 1,500 AED. Vacation time is not paid while health care and accommodations are usually provided with teaching positions.
To teach English in UAE you require an internationally recognized global TESOL certificate. The certification can be earned from Global TESOL College by pursuing either on-site or off-site. TESOL courses exclusively designed to train the teachers with practical teaching methods and completion of the course entitles you to teach English in any of your preferred foreign locations.
To teach English in UAE, it is always better to gather prior knowledge about their culture and norms. Income in UAE is usually tax haven, so you can save higher compared to any other country in the world. TESOL Training International has unique placement cell that helps you to grab your teaching job in your preferred foreign country.
The average salary is 8,000 – 11,000 AED, the average cost of living is 1,000- 1,500 AED, and vacation time is not paid. Accommodations and health care is typically provided with teaching positions.
For more information about teaching in Dubai and becoming an overseas English teacher contact TESOL Training International.
Requirements: | University Degree and TESOL Training International Certificate |
Monthly Salary: | 8,000 – 11,000 AED |
Typical Contract: | One year |
High Hiring Season: | All year round |
Teaching Hours/Week: | 40-48 |
Private Tutoring: | 300-500 AED |
Accommodations: | Included |
Airfare: | Included |
Health Care: | Sometimes Included |
Holidays: | Rarely paid |
Visa: | Very Difficult; Employer Assisted |
Income Tax: | No Income Tax |
Exchange rate: | $ 1 US = 3.6 AED |