Macau is both the first and last European colony in China. Like Hong Kong, Macau benefits from the principle of "one country, two systems". Macau has built up world class tourism industry with a wide choice of hotels, resorts, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) facilities, restaurants and casinos. With more buildings on reclaimed land - and in the number and diversity of its attractions. The greatest of these continues to be Macau's unique society, with communities from the East and West complementing each other.
The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. Most popular langueges used here are Mandarin and Cantonese, the third most spoken language is English. Very few people here speak Portuguese, although you will see it in written form in many places. Most universities offer English taught courses.
Teaching in Macau is possible in both international schools and language institutes. In order to teach English in Macau, teachers are encouraged to complete a TEFL certificate to have the best chance of successfully obtaining an English teaching job.
- a bachelor’s degree or higher;
- TEFL/TESL Certified or Professionally Trained;
- no criminal record;
- VISA application;
- Emergency contact in Macau during the contract period.
- Monthly salary MOP$19,000 – MOP$45,000 (approx. US$2,400-US$5,800) based on qualifications/experience
- Teaching level: elementary & secondary Schools
- Airfare round trip airfare (economy class)
- Free accommodation or Monthly housing allowance
- National holidays, summer vacation (flexible, determined by school)
- Medical insurance