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The English language teaching situation in Africa is at best rather confusing. Many ex-colonies of Britain use English as the medium of instruction in state schools and so most teachers are locals. Some advanced level positions may be available in universities in such locations. In other African countries English is much in demand but few schools are able to afford a native speaker teacher and so positions are largely filled by voluntary workers (though sometimes paying a 'local' salary). There are many placement organizations that can arrange voluntary work in Africa should that be your aim.
There is some work available in South Africa but as many of their citizens speak English as a native language, opportunities for non-South Africans are somewhat limited. Zimbabwe used to offer a number of possibilities but recent political events have curtailed most EFL activity.
Some opportunities exist in almost all countries but the only African nations where there is any significant scope for working in private language schools, or institutes, are detailed below:
To view a map of Africa as well as current job listings for this region
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 Egypt |
Area: 1,001,450 sq km
Pop: 74,718,787 |
| Capital city |
Cairo |
| Languages |
Arabic, French, English |
| Currency |
Egyptian pound |
| Climate |
Desert; hot, dry summers, mod winters |
| Typical teacher salary |
2,000 Egyptian pounds per month |
| Major teaching locations |
Cairo, Alexandria |
Job Prospects: :
The current demand for teachers in Egypt is quite high. In locations such as Cairo, Alexandria, Heliopolis, Maadi and Zamalek there are opportunities for qualified ESL teachers, while in other parts of the country the prospects are still good. There is work in the business and tourism sectors, as well as in private language schools which are numerous in the major cities. Qualified teachers should also have little trouble in arranging private tutoring work. |
 Kenya |
Area: 582,650 sq km
Pop: 31,639,091 |
| Capital city |
Nairobi |
| Languages |
Swahili, Kikuyu, English |
| Currency |
Kenyan schilling |
| Climate |
Coast: tropical, Interior: arid |
| Typical teacher salary |
430 KS per hour |
| Major teaching locations |
Nairobi |
Job Prospects:
Some work is available in Kenya at government sponsored schools and institutes and also at a few private language and full-curriculum schools. Salaries are not high by international standards but are sufficient to lead a relatively comfortable life. Many more opportunities exist through voluntary placement schemes that may provide a basic 'local' salary. |
 Morocco |
Area: 446,550 sq km
Pop: 31,689,265 |
| Capital city |
Rabat |
| Languages |
Arabic, French, Berber |
| Currency |
Dirham |
| Climate |
Mediterranean, more extreme in Interior |
| Typical teacher salary |
9,000 dirham per month |
| Major teaching locations |
Rabat, Tangier, Agadir, Casablanca, Fez |
Job Prospects:
Despite being a Francophone country, English is increasingly a requirement for entrance to universities and high ranking jobs. As a result there is a steady demand for English language teachers. Almost all state sector positions are filled by Moroccans but there is a continuing demand for native speakers in private language schools and in the business community. A degree is necessary to be eligible for a work permit. Qualified ESL teachers shouldn't have any great problem in finding employment in the major cities. |
 Tunisia |
Area: 163,610 sq km
Pop: 9,924,742 |
| Capital city |
Tunis |
| Languages |
Arabic, French |
| Currency |
Dinar |
| Climate |
Temp in N - mild, rainy winters; desert in South |
| Typical teacher salary |
15 dinars per hour |
| Major teaching locations |
Tunis + tourist destinations |
Job Prospects:
Like its neighbor Morocco, Tunisia is turning away from the language of its former colonial master France. Many Tunisians are starting to learn English for study and work purposes and as a result there is a reasonable demand for native speaker teachers, particularly in the capital and areas with a high level of employment in the tourism industry. |
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