TEFL in Ethiopia
Posted by Erin MacKenzie - 16:34 on 08 April 2010
In order to go on to higher education, it is generally essential to learn English but few children finish school able to speak the language very well. The Ethiopian government considers education to be its top priority but at the moment only sixteen percent of school age children complete secondary education. More schools are now opening up across the country to ensure that more children have access to an education.
The majority of work for TEFL teachers in Ethiopia is voluntary. Paid work is not common for native English speakers but considering the increasing demand for English speakers within the business world and university hopefuls there may be more opportunities for work in the country. Different volunteer organisations have different requirements – some require you to have a TEFL certificate while others don’t ask for any formal qualifications, just that you are a native English speaker. Most organisations work within the worst resourced school – the ones that need the most help – and you will be making a positive contribution to the community through your work.
Ethiopia is a very poor country and 16% of the population live on less than $1 a day. Frequent droughts have been disastrous for the economy and the population – 85% of the population is employed within agriculture. Teaching English in Ethiopia means that you are making a significant difference to the lives of people who greatly need your help and for many children, education is the only escape from poverty.
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