TEACH ENGLISH IN TUNISIA

About Teaching English in Tunisia

To find English teacher jobs in Tunisia, you will need a TEFL certificate and a 4-year college degree in any field. You must be a native English speaker as well. The average salary for an English teacher in Tunisia is about $500 - $1,000 USD per month.

Because Tunisia is a small country with no oil wealth to speak of, the job market is not huge. However there are plenty of opportunities for English teachers. English teachers who wish to teach in Tunisia can sometimes find a job in advance at larger language school chains such as AmidEast or even at International Schools.

However, many jobs will also be found on the ground once in Tunisia. English teachers in Tunisia are typically responsible for their own airfare, as well as housing unless working for an International School where many benefits are included. Wages tend to be modest, but because living costs are low they typically enable English teachers to live a comfortable life.

Most teachers live in apartments with other English teachers and expatriates. Some schools will offer full-time positions of 20-25 hours per week of work, but many will hire on a part-time or temporary basis to start.

Many teachers also teach English online or take on private students to boost their income. Some experienced teachers with advanced credentials, including a TEFL certification, may be able to interview in advance and may receive benefits like health insurance and a housing allowance. The market for these types of jobs can be quite competitive. Jobs are concentrated in Tunis and other major cities.

How to Teach English in Tunisia: Requirements

TEFL Certification for Tunisia

A TEFL certificate is required to teach English in Tunisia. You do not need professional teaching experience but earning your TEFL certification will provide you with the training and qualification you do need to get hired. 

Teachers interview in person in Morocco with few opportunities available to interview in advance from home. Therefore, it is most common for students to take one of our TEFL course options listed below.

Native English-Speaking Proficiency

You will need to be a native English speaker to teach English in Tunisia. This means you must be a citizen from a recognized English-speaking nation: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa.

Degree Requirements for Tunisia

A Bachelor's degree is required to secure a job teaching English in Tunisia. Please note, your bachelor's degree does not need to be in education, it can be in any field.

How to Find English Teacher Jobs in Tunisia

English Teaching Jobs in Tunisia

The most common teaching jobs in Tunisia consist of:

• Teaching children or adults in private language schools.
• International schools.
• Tutoring private students one-on-one.
• Teaching English Online.

TEFL Jobs Tunisia: Hiring & Visa

English teachers in Tunisia can expect to find jobs all year round with an expected downtime around Islamic holidays. 

Schools in Tunisia conduct face-to-face interviews, meaning you will need to be on the ground and in Tunisia to interview for jobs and ready to being teaching right away once hired. 

You will enter Tunisia on a tourist visa which your employer can later convert to a work visa and residency permit, known as a 'Carte de Sejour,' once you commence employment. 

TEFL Tunisia: Hours

English language schools in Tunisia offer approximately 20 to 30 hours of classroom work per week plus additional hours for prep time. This allows for plenty of time to travel and explore. 

Teaching Tunisian Students

It is most common that your students will be children, adults, or business professionals. 

English Teacher Salary & Cost of Living

Start-up Costs

Start-up costs in Tunisia will range from $1,000 - $1,500 USD. These are expenses you will incur from your arrival in Tunisia until you receive your first paycheck and may include things like rent, apartment supplies, transport, groceries, getting your new local cell phone number set up, etc. 

English Teacher Salary in Tunisia

English teachers in Tunisia can expect to make $500 - $1,000 USD per month. It is common for teachers in Tunisia to also teach English online or take on private students to supplement their income.

There are no flight or housing benefits/stipends provided so you will need to remember to account for accommodation or temporary housing for your first few weeks in your start-up costs until you find an apartment to rent. 

Cost of Living & Savings

The cost of living typically ranges between $500 - $1,000 USD per month.

English teachers in Tunisia can expect to break even month over month. This means you can cover your rent and bills, support yourself, live comfortably, and enjoy your life abroad to the fullest, but you should not expect to save money at the end of the month. If you are hustling and taking on private tutoring lessons and/or teaching English online in addition to your regular teaching schedule, you may increase your ability to save.