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Teach Abroad *From The UK* with TEFL Internships

Ready for a change of scene or your first teaching role? Explore paid TEFL internships across Asia and Europe and plan your move from the UK. Find a placement that suits your plans, gain classroom experience and enjoy life in a new country.

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Teach Abroad *From The UK* with TEFL Internships
Getting Started

Your teaching adventure, made simple.

We take the hassle out of finding and securing your placement, so you've got more time for the fun stuff. Every internship is all-inclusive and fully organised: rent-free housing, in-country support, and bucket-list trips like the Great Wall are all part of the package.

Join the Premier TEFL crew, launch your international teaching career, and make memories that last a lifetime.

Get in touch with us

Is teaching English for me, and which course should I take?

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Job hunter's guide

A guide to working as a teacher abroad from the UK

How to build your own TEFL teaching path overseas.

Our experience means we really do know the ins and outs of living and working abroad. To help you start your own adventure, we’ve put together the Job Hunter’s Guide — 34 pages of insider tips and advice for securing your perfect TEFL contract.

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Why Premier TEFL

  • Quality & service

    We are dedicated to giving you the best experience

    Our experience in the TEFL industry is second to none and we’re pretty passionate about what we do. (That’s why 92% of customers recommend us)

  • TEFL specialists

    Over 20 years in the TEFL Industry

    Sharing our teaching knowledge gives you the superior training experience you deserve. We’ll prepare you for all teaching scenarios.

  • Support abroad

    We’ll help get you there

    As a newly qualified English teacher, join an all-inclusive, fully-supported teaching internship. Gain all the confidence you need to TEFL like a boss!

Questions & answers

Things people ask before signing up

Can't find your answer? Talk to a course advisor

Am I too old to TEFL?

You’re never too old to teach English as a foreign language. In fact, what better teacher is there than someone with decades of work and life experience?

It might take you longer to get hired but as long as you are a fluent English speaker and TEFL qualified, and focus on countries where you are eligible to work legally, you can have a very successful teaching career.

Teaching online is one of the best routes for older teachers — there are no visa restrictions, you set your own hours, and your life experience is a real asset in the classroom.

Do I need to be a native English speaker?

No! But you will need to be a fluent English speaker with a great command of English.

Plus, we have one of the largest ranges of paid TEFL internships welcoming non-native English speakers, and many online teaching platforms actively hire non-native teachers with the right qualifications.

What if I’m not good at grammar?

Don’t panic! Most native English speakers aren’t familiar with grammar terminology — but you’ll cover everything you need to know during your course, plus receive a 70+ page Grammar eBook to refer to.

Join the fastest growing field in English language teaching

Get the skills and certification you need to land a competitive online teaching position.

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Your Next Step Beyond the UK

Start Your Teaching Journey *Abroad from the UK.*

Thinking about a career change, taking a career break or deciding what to do after university? A TEFL internship gives you a chance to try teaching and experience life abroad. Explore placements across Asia and Europe and find a programme that suits your plans.

Whether you’re new to teaching or bringing experience from another job, start with what matters to you. How long would you like to be away from the UK? What’s your budget? Compare the training, accommodation and support included in each programme. Entry requirements vary, so check whether you need a degree or previous teaching experience.

Give yourself time to get ready before leaving the UK. You might need to work your notice period, complete your training or organise your travel documents. Work out your budget in pounds sterling, allowing for flights, insurance and everyday costs before your first pay arrives.

Browse the internships below, or have a chat with our team about where you’d like to go and what you hope to get from the experience.