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Where do schools provide free housing for English teachers abroad?

As ESL jobs are found right across the world, it is inevitable that salaries and other benefits can vary enormously. The majority of teachers will receive a monthly salary or an hourly rate and nothing more, while others can expect to be provided with free accommodation for the duration of their stay. But in which countries do you need to work to get this very handy bonus?

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Where am I most likely to get free housing as an English teacher abroad?

Who else provides free housing for English teachers abroad?

Where am I most likely to get free housing as an English teacher abroad?

When it comes to securing free housing as an English teacher abroad, two prominent destinations stand out: China and South Korea. These countries are among the largest employers of foreign teachers globally and commonly offer accommodation as part of the employment package. Additionally, the Middle East region is known for its generous compensation packages, including free housing, in countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. ESL teachers in these areas often enjoy high salaries, return airfares, and comfortable accommodation, typically situated near other expatriate teachers.

Who else provides free housing for English teachers abroad?

If you sign up for a government run recruitment program you should also find you have your accommodation taken care of. The South Korean EPIK Program is one of the largest of these and it generally organizes housing for its teachers. The Japanese JET Program will also provide financial and practical assistance with accommodation for most of its participants. If you take a short term contract with an English summer camp which is popular in Asia and Europe, your room and board is normally included. Elsewhere it is less common for employers to provide help with your living arrangements, although teaching contracts can vary considerably from one employer to the next so it is always worth asking if they are able to offer any kind of assistance.


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