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Paid TEFL Myanmar Internship

Myanmar stirs up images of wild, sun-soaked valleys dotted with ancient temples, delicate tea leaves making their way to both your mug and plate, and monks in ruby-robes with twinkling eyes.

While teaching English in Myanmar, however, the sights will quickly take a backseat to the meaningful work you do as an ESL teacher.

Known throughout Asia as a confluence of Thai, Indian, and Chinese cultures, the Burmese will dazzle you not only with their hospitality and work ethic, but also with their English teaching job prospects.

What are you waiting for? Become a TEFL intern in Myanmar!

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Myanmar Internship

Start: Year Round

3-5 Months

Offers End: May 17

£1,399.00 £1,120.00

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What’s up for grabs?

Monthly allowance of 1 – 1.75 million MMK (US$700-US$1,200/€600-€1,028/£533-£915)

Accommodation guidance

120 Hour TEFL Course

Opportunity to teach primary and secondary level students

70+ page Grammar eBook

Two consecutive days off per week

In-depth Lesson Planning Guide

Visa support

5-day orientation

Ongoing in-country support

Full welcome orientation

Apply if you are:

  • Aged between 19 – 45
  • Fluent or native English speaker
  • High School graduate (A-levels, High School Diploma, Leaving Cert, Matric)
  • TEFL qualified (included)
  • Flexible, hardworking and mature
  • In good mental and physical health
  • Owner of a clean police record

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Hear from our past interns

Discover if teaching English in Myanmar is for you with the help of Daniel’s story. He was inspired to have a truly authentic Burmese experience.
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How it works

  • Apply

  • Interview

  • Documents

  • Go to Myanmar!

Before you go, you’ll have an application form to fill out and documents to submit, a video chat and then you’ll be on your way.
Before you go
You’ll have an application form to fill out and documents to submit, a video chat and then you’ll be on your way.

Your Teaching Experience

Whether you start early or mid-year, you’ll hit the ground running with a comprehensive five day teacher’s orientation in Yangon. There, you’ll learn how to move with grace through this new culture—while on the job with colleagues and students or bargaining for teak in the local market.

Expect to teach ~25 hours weekly with evenings and weekend commitment in the mix. Your mission is to improve students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, and you’ll have ~15 hours weekly to prepare your future lessons and activities.

Past placements have been located in Yangon, Mandalay, and Pyin Oo Lwi at language institutes and private schools. This is a great fit for TEFL teachers who adore working with younger students, as most placements match teachers with students aged three to 16.

Don’t worry, novice monk—you’re not on your own. Your co-teachers will help along the way!

Cultural Excursions

Wondering what you’re going to do with your precious free time? We’re glad you asked! We know your adventure bucket list is long, but make sure you tack these recommendations from past TEFL interns in Myanmar towards the top!

City

Bagan is home to the largest—and densest—concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, & ruins worldwide. A hot air balloon ride provides a killer vantage point!

Food

Choose your own adventure when you order Burmese curry, which is accompanied by a succession of side dishes like rice, tart salad, soup, veggies, dips, & more.

Activity

When the full moon of the 7th month shines bright, experience the exuberant glory of a Thadingyut festival celebration with lights, firecrackers, & candles.
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Myanmar Internship
Guide

Our experience means we know the ins and outs of living and working abroad.

The Guide to Teaching English in Myanmar gives you a real understanding of how exciting your new life will be in one of the most undiscovered TEFL teacher destinations in the world.

    Allowance

    Allowance

    With between 1,000,000 – 1,750,000 K (Myanmar Kyat) (US$700-US$1,200/€600-€1,028/£533-£915) monthly allowance you’ll be the best-paid TEFL intern in Myanmar. This is a generously paid internship, which means you’ll make the most of your amazing surroundings.

    Ready to begin your Myanmar adventure? We have an in-house expert waiting to guide you.

    1,000,000 – 1,750,000 K Per Month

    Getting there

    On arrival at Yangon International Airport (RGN), you’ll enjoy airport pickup from our in-country team.

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    Location

    After you settle in, you will spend the semester teaching in one of our stunning placements throughout Myanmar. Locations are varied and include:

    • Yangon
    • Mandalay
    • Pyin Oo Lwin

    MYANMAR
    ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

    Practice a few Burmese phrases, learn about food and culture, plus get tips for moving to Myanmar (that you won’t find in any guide book!).
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    What do you need to organize?

    • International flights: You’ll need return flights (can be two one-way flights)

    • Budget: Spending money for your first month plus excursions etc.

    • Police check: You’ll need a clean criminal record

    • Visa cost: You’ll have support to obtain your visa

    • Health check: You’ll need to provide a health statement

    • Insurance: It’s really important to sort your travel and health before you go!

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