What qualifications do I need to teach English/ESL in Australia?
Hi Zeena, I have to tell you that your chances of landing a nice ESL job in Australia is not nearly as lucrative as it would be if you consider going elsewhere in the Asian region. South Korea and Japan lead the way for needs of ESL and native English speakers. British are by far the preferred, followed by U.S. Americans and Canadians. I also have acquaintances that teach ESL who are from the Philippines, New Zealand, and yes, even Australia. Your overall qualifications would land you a job right now, today in any language institute in South Korea or Japan and pay you well. The market just isn’t as great in Aussie Land, and as you say, may not make ends meet, pay the rent and the bills, especially if you like to get out and “do” things and “see” things once in awhile. I haven’t returned to Australia since I left there in 1985, but can tell you based on knowledge, experience, ESL Teacher comraderie, and information pulled off the Internet, don’t go to Australia expecting great things un
