Teaching English in Israel & Palestinian Territories

As one of the more cosmopolitan and dynamic nations in the region engaging in extensive interaction with the global community in terms of culture and economy, there is a strong demand for learning English language in Israel. However, because of the small size and large number of local people adept at speaking English, it is a small and highly competitive job market that foreign English teachers need to negotiate.

For most of the first-time English teachers, they can gain employment by appearing for an in-person interview upon arrival in Israel though there is also the possibility of arranging some interviews in advance. Candidates appearing for the interview will be responsible for their housing and airfare though some exceptions always exist. The wages are good enough to allow the English teachers to live a comfortable life. Common accommodation is apartments recently vacated by previous teachers while many share spaces with their coworkers. A common work week comprises around 20-25 hours with plenty of spare time for travel and exploring. For extra money, most opt for private lessons.

There is a concentration of English-teaching jobs in the major Israeli cities of Rishon LeZion, Haifa, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv. A TEFL certification is a key requirement for many of the teaching positions.

Palestinian territories : A depressed economy plagued by ongoing regional conflict and small population make the Palestinian territories unattractive in terms of those looking for an English-teaching abroad. Nevertheless, Palestinians are renowned for being dedicated towards their education and many of them view English as a path to enhancing their opportunities for better education and employment. Teaching opportunities are typically low-paying or in volunteer positions such as refugee camps.