TEFL in Kenya
Posted by Erin MacKenzie - 16:44 on 26 March 2010
A lot of voluntary TEFL teaching work can be found in Kenya due to the great demand for native English speaking teachers but there are also opportunities to be found for paid work. People go to Kenya either to volunteer or to have a paid holiday as any wage you receive is likely to enable you to just about manage to get by. Most schools who do hire native English speakers will provide accommodation which will probably be a mud hut and your salary will enable you to buy the food you need to live on.
In order to work legally in Kenya (with the exception of voluntary work), you will need a work permit and in order to obtain that you will need a university degree, a TEFL certificate and a sufficient amount of experience. Volunteer programmes can cost thousands of pounds though it is possible to find volunteer positions without shelling out lots of money if you just do some basic internet searches.
The children you will likely be teaching English to will be eager to learn as they come from disadvantaged backgrounds and want to make the most out of their education. You will need enthusiasm for teaching English as well considering the large class sizes (which can be over 100), the long working hours and the lack of appropriate teaching materials! Kenya is famous for Mt. Kilimanjaro and boasts some beautiful beaches as well as being home to over seventy tribes – hopefully you will manage to experience these during your time in Kenya!
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