At a Glance: Teaching English in Colombia
Colombia has changed a great deal in the last decade, having become a safe, stable, and popular place to travel and teach. This paradisal destination offers all that you would expect of the Caribbean coastline - pristine beaches, the Amazon basin, ancient cities, and so far, little tourist traffic compared to the surrounding countries.
| Monthly Salary*: |
2.1 - 3.6 million COP  580 - 1,000 CAD (May 22, 2023)† |
| Private Tutoring per Hour: |
10,000 - 35,000 COP 2.75 - 9.75 CAD (May 22, 2023)† |
| Income Tax††: | 0 - 19% |
| Ability to Save per year: | 500 - 5,400 CAD |
| Airfare: | Rarely included |
| Accommodations: | Rarely included |
| Health Care: | Usually included |
| Holidays: | Sometimes paid |
| Teaching Hours per Week: | 20 - 30 |
| Typical Contract Length: | One year or less |
| Typical Start Month(s): | Year round |
| Application Timeline: | 0 - 3 months |
| Work Visa: | Employer sponsors |
| Minimum Requirements: | Bachelor's Degree and Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate |
| Additional Notes: | Candidates are encouraged to apply in person |
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Colombia's capital, Bogotá, is a fascinating place to visit as it lies at the base of a mountain range that includes the breathtaking shrine-topped peaks of Monserrate and Guadalupe. Colombia has become much safer for foreigners in more recent years, which makes all that this country has to offer even better.
The combination of Oxford Seminars' internationally recognized TESOL/TESL Certification and our Job Placement Service included with the course makes teaching English abroad a reality. Learn more about teaching English in Colombia and other opportunities teaching English abroad by calling 1-888-227-6755, or by attending an upcoming free Information Session in your area.
* Wages vary depending on the economy of the country.
† Exchange rates are subject to change. Check www.xe.com for current rates.
†† You will be paying income tax while teaching abroad, and the tax rate can change depending on how much money you earn.
Oxford Seminars makes every effort to keep our information as up-to-date and accurate as possible. However, individual teaching positions and experiences may vary with job market conditions. Specific information listed cannot be guaranteed to be applicable when you are seeking employment teaching ESL in a specific country.
Note that certain positions require additional qualifications and credentials that are not negotiable due to specific country legislation.
