Teaching English in Lebanon

Country info and advice - Lebanon

Your questions answered about teaching English in Lebanon, from teachers who have been there and done it!

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Do I need a degree to teach in Lebanon?

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The general consensus from our survey answers seems to be yes.

Do I need a TEFL qualification and/or experience?

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It depends on the school.

What are the visa requirements?

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Quote That depends. Some people have a work visa, some don’t. As long as you are a native speaker and have some sort of English related degree you can find a job.

Quote If you are a foreigner then you need a work and residency permit but most institutions will acquire that for you.

Where are the jobs?

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In the cities, especially Beirut. In the cities. Several language centres have branches outside the city.

What’s the best way to find work?

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Quote Through the internet, but don’t be surprised at the lack of response. Contact the schools and centres directly. Take your CV, hire a car for the day and go door to door. Post ads in local papers.

When is the best time of year to look for work?

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What kind of salary can I expect?

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The average from survey responses is 15-20 USD an hour.

What kind of teaching schedule can I expect?

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25 hours a week is normal, with both daytime and evening classes.

Are there opportunities for private teaching?

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Yes, by advertising locally.

What about the cost of living?

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	Typical cost
a cup of coffee	3 USD
a beer	3 USD
a cinema ticket	10 USD
a meal in an average restaurant	20-30 USD
a taxi ride in Beirut	1.50 USD
a month’s rent	In Beirut, up to 600 USD for a private partment, half that for shared accommodation.