What Countries can I teach in?

International Schools: Where Can I Teach in South America

Educators Overseas only places teachers in non-English speaking countries. As such, we are unable to help teachers who wish to work in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa. Where you can work depends on the jobs available and the job offer(s) you receive. You can always respond to job alerts you are interested in, or in a region you want to travel to, but you may or may not get offered a job in your number one region. We encourage all recruited teachers to be flexible with regards to where they want to teach. Some countries you might not consider at first might be a surprisingly good choice.

There are hundreds of international schools all over the world, with new schools opening up each year. International schools are usually located in the capital city of each country and in other major cities in the country. Below is a regionally organized list of the non-English speaking countries home to at least one international school, although some have as many as ten. Also noted are positive and negative generalizations about each region from a living/teaching perspective. Be aware, these are very generalized qualities observed by some Westerners who have lived in the regions and are by no means meant to stereotype a country or region in one way or another. Every person living in a country will have their own unique experiences and perspectives.

Please note: Educators Overseas may or may not have jobs available in these countries. If you see a particular country you wish to teach in and we do not have jobs available at this time, your best bet is to become a Basic member and get a copy of the official International School Directory so you can contact all the schools in that country directly.

 

Central and South America
    Positive aspects:

  • Low cost of living; easy to save money
  • Many opportunities for outdoor activities
  • Excellent nearby travel opportunities
  • Easy access to Western goods
  • Many residents speak English

    Negative aspects: 

  • High pollution in some cities, especially in winter
  • Some health concerns
  • Some safety concerns in some countries
  • Fewer job opportunities

   Neutral aspects (positive or negative depending on your preferences):

  • More Americans; larger expat community
  • Warm, humid climates
Argentina
Aruba
The Bahamas
Bermuda
Bolivia
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Curacao
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Panama
Peru
Puerto Rico
St. Kitts
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Uruguay
US Virgin Islands
Venezuela