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Teach Abroad Pay and Benefits
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The main benefits to teaching overseas are the enjoyment
of teaching in an international school, the friends you'll make,
the adventure of life overseas, and the travel opportunities living
abroad brings you. Money should not be your main motivation for
teaching overseas and you should know that you won't get rich teaching
abroad. However, we know money is necessary no matter where you
are in the world, so below is a general overview of the pay and
benefits you can expect with a teaching job abroad.
Benefits
In addition to a teacher's regular salary, most schools offer the
following benefits:
- Airfare to and from the host city for the teacher
- Health insurance*
- Housing or a housing allowance
- Career development opportunities
- Summer vacation
- Assistance learning the country's language
- Procurement of all appropriate visas and country permits
- Local taxes paid
In addition to the above, many schools offer some or all of the
following benefits to teachers overseas:
- A vehicle for personal use or a vehicle allowance
- Shipping allowance for household goods
- Computer or computer allowance
- Free or reduced school tuition for dependents of teachers
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
*While it may sound like a given, some schools don't provide health
insurance for teachers. Fortunately travel
health insurance can provide overseas residents and travelers
extremely generous coverage for minimal amounts of money.
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