Teach Colombia

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About Teaching In Colombia

The English Ambassadors Colombia program provides a safe, supportive and fun environment for TEFL teachers to grow both professionally and personally. Teaching English in Colombia allows you to gain valuable teaching experience in regional schools while also gaining deeper insight into Colombian life and culture. We look for Ambassadors who contribute to the sociocultural knowledge of Colombian students through the exchange of educational experiences and who can provide authentic, real‑life context with the local students in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop lessons, role plays, and activities.
• Support English language learning with Colombian students.
• Generate positive learning experiences.
• Support students in the development of their communicative skills in English.
• Curriculum development.
• Support the development of English language resources at your host center.
• Work closely with the academic team to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Monitor and assess students to ensure continued academic success.
• Enable long‑term opportunities for Colombian learners through English education.

Benefits

• Competitive local salary 3,327,807 Colombian Pesos monthly gross salary.
• Guaranteed teaching schedule – full‑time weekly hours.
• Insurance – local health insurance provided.
• Visa sponsorship – legal work permit; teacher pays visa fee.
• Accommodation support – assistance with finding housing; teacher pays rental fees.
• Secure contract – one year renewable.
• Orientation – training and orientation on arrival.
• Visa fee contribution – after 6 months working.
• Paid leave – according to Colombian law and institutional rules.
• Flexible schedule – work only one Saturday every two weeks.

FAQs

An ESL teacher’s monthly compensation in Colombia ranges from $700 to $1,000 USD, depending on the employment and level of experience. A housing stipend, airfare, health insurance, and other benefits are generally included in private school jobs. It should be noted that a language institution may pay a lower income without providing any of these additional perks.

Anyone interested in beginning or furthering their ESL teaching career abroad should consider teaching English in Colombia. The country is an economical destination with a plentiful supply of teaching jobs. The Colombian government also places a strong focus on bilingual education, making Colombia a great hub for TEFL teachers.

The startup expenditures for English teachers in Colombia will be between $1,000 and $1,600 USD. You’ll need to budget for expenses such as housing, transportation, groceries, and setting up your local phone number on arrival.

The low cost of living is one of the key advantages of living in Colombia. Furthermore, it is a low cost of living in a country that provides many of the first‑world services and infrastructure that you would find in a far more expensive area.

Colombia is the nation of magical realism – it’s capital city of Bogotá offers a rich array of art, culture and cuisine. The coffee is out of this world and the street art will leave you speechless! Colombia is also a hugely diverse country and home to the second largest population of Spanish speakers in the world.

Want to teach in Colombia? We’ve got you covered! Discover our teaching jobs in Colombia and launch an exciting career as an international teacher. To apply for this role, fill out the below application form and an advisor will contact you with next steps.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

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