{"id":5529,"date":"2022-05-25T12:42:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T16:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/blog\/?p=5529"},"modified":"2022-05-25T14:01:41","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T18:01:41","slug":"teach-abroad-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/blog\/teach-abroad-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Teach Abroad at Any Age"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ct4C7Twu7BY\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One common question that often arises for teachers over the age of 50 who are considering embarking on the journey to teach English overseas is: are there teaching positions available for mature teachers? Although the idea of teaching English abroad often conjures up images of young, recent university<\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">graduates, there are many opportunities available in the ESL world for more senior, experienced teachers as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Latin America is one popular region with a variety of teaching opportunities available for older teachers. Countries such as\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/country\/brazil\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Brazil<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/country\/costa-rica\/\" target=\"_blank\">Costa Rica<\/a>,\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/country\/colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Colombia<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Honduras, Guatemala, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/country\/mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Mexico<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f warmly welcome teachers who can share their valuable experience in the classroom, for a variety of both paid and volunteer opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re considering teaching in Asia, several schools in\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/country\/japan\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Japan<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u2013 once considered the ESL domain of<\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">young, adventurous travelers \u2013 have opened their doors to qualified candidates of any age. In\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/country\/china\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">China<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the government maintains an age limit of 59 for issuing work visas, but many of our contacts welcome<\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">applications right up to that limit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Outside of the \u201cbig 3\u201d in Asia, have contacts in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/country\/thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Thailand<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 and\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/country\/vietnam\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Vietnam<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> able to accept applications from qualified teachers between 40-59 years of age, as well as a contact in Malaysia looking for experienced teachers up to age 55.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Europe, our contacts in the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/country\/czech-republic\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Czech Republic<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/country\/slovakia\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Slovakia<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fconsider all qualified applicants equally. If you currently reside in\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/country\/germany\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Germany<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or have some German language ability, age is no obstacle for<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">our contacts in Stuttgart, Munich, and Lower Saxony.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For a unique, off the beaten track teaching destination, our contact in Tunisia is looking for teachers of all ages for their schools in Tunis, Monastir and Sousse. And for those interested in teaching English online, we have contacts looking for energetic, enthusiastic teachers of any age for their primarily adult classes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a wealth of exciting destinations and rewarding opportunities available to teachers over 50, age is truly no limit for those with the drive and desire to share their knowledge and experience with students around the world, as well as online.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One common question that often arises for teachers over the age of 50 who are considering embarking on the journey to teach English overseas is: are there teaching positions available for mature teachers? 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