If you're moving overseas to teach English, make sure you complete these ten tasks BEFORE you go.

1. Reach To Teach Recruiting - Teaching Adventures Abroad
By Carrie Kellenberger for Reach To Teach Recruiting

2. If you’re planning on teaching
English abroad, here are some things
you should consider doing before you go.
Start with steps 1 through 3. These steps will take you the longest to complete.

3. 4 to 6 Months in Advance
1. Volunteer at a local school or
community center to gain experience working
with children.
2. Do you need a criminal background
check? Criminal background checks can take
several months to process. Apply for it as soon as
you can.
3. Take a TEFL course. i-to-i offers a 120-hour
online course that is easy on your wallet and your
time. Use this code ‘reachtoteach2013’ to get 10%
off your course.
Contact us at info@reachtoteachrecruiting for
more information about TEFL courses that our
teachers recommend.

4. 4 to 6 Months in Advance
4. Learn the language. A few key
phrases and a smile can go a long way in a
new country!
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5. Do
as much research as you
can on the country that you
want to move to. You haven’t entered
into this decision lightly, so make sure you
prepare yourself as best as you can for your
big move.

5. 2 to 3 Months in Advance
6. Make sure you have a clear, professional photo of
yourself that you can use for applications. If you don’t
have one, get a friend to help you out.
DO send in a professional photo or a photo of yourself
with kids.
DON’T send in silly photos, bar photos, or photos of you
dressed inappropriately.

6. 2 to 3 Months in Advance
7. Scan your documents, label them, and put them in one
file on your computer so you have easy access to your
documents while you’re filling out application forms. Include your CV,
cover letter, a recent photo, a scan of your passport, a scan of your
TEFL certification, and scans of your letters of reference.
8. Once you’re done scanning your documents for your application, get
a manila envelope and place your documents in it for
safekeeping. Make sure you bring it with you when you leave!

7. Just before you go…
9. Call your bank to let them know that you are leaving the
country, especially if you plan on using your credit cards or debit card abroad.

8. Just before you go…
10. Get a travel and medical insurance plan that covers you for your first few months
abroad. A large number of schools offer health insurance to their teachers, but it usually doesn’t kick in until a month
or two after you’ve arrived in country.
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With travel insurance from WorldNomads.com, you can buy, extend and claim online, even after you’ve left
home. It’s available to to people from over 140 countries and it’s designed for adventurous travellers, with
cover for overseas medical, evacuation, baggage, and a range of adventure sports and activities.

9. Still have
questions?
No problem!
Contact us with your questions at
info@reachtoteachrecruiting.com
and you’ll soon be on your way on
the adventure of a lifetime!