Frequently Asked Questions

Locating Employment Abroad

How does Oxford Seminars’ Teacher Placement Service work?

If my six month Teacher Placement Service expires and I still have not found a position, will my Job Search Advisor still work with me?

How specific can my location choice be?

In which countries does the Teacher Placement Service have contacts?

I want to teach in the European Union (EU). Do I need an EU passport?

What counts as teaching experience?

Will my age affect my ability to be placed?

What is the easiest way to start teaching in the European Union (EU)?

I am not a native speaker. Can I still teach TESOL?

I do not have a university degree. Will this affect finding a teaching position abroad?

When do overseas schools usually hire?

I have a criminal record; will this affect my ability to be placed overseas?

If my six month Teacher Placement Service expires and I still have not found a position, will my Job Search Advisor still work with me?

• Generally, a Job Search Advisor will be able to help you secure a position within the six months of Teacher Placement Service. However, if you are still working with your Advisor on particular contracts when the service ends, he/she will continue to help you through the negotiation process.