TEFL Institute of Ireland

Teach English in Myanmar

Best for Beginners

Upcoming Start Date

October 27, 2025

Apply By

July 27, 2025


Get paid to travel & teach

Live the dream life — earn, explore, and grow with full support.

Earn

Up to €1,200/month to cover rent, bills, and daily expenses while you teach.

Travel

Live and teach in stunning destinations, experience local culture like a local.

Support

Our expert team has your back - from application to classroom.

Overview

Practically untouched by western society, Myanmar is a true Asian teaching experience for anyone with the urge to delve right into life in Asia! Now you have the opportunity to spend 5 months as a TEFL intern and teach English in Myanmar.


Program details

Monthly allowance 1,000,000 – 1,750,000 K (Myanmar Kyat) (€600-€1,028)

120 – Hour Premier TEFL Course

Airport pickup & transfers

5-day orientation

Course Included

The ultimate pre-departure culture course for Myanmar

Your TEFL course or teaching qualification may give you the credentials to teach abroad, but preparing yourself for the impending cultural change is a whole new ball game. Before you arrive in Myanmar, having a solid understanding of the culture will help you in many ways. You will find it easier to navigate social situations, make friends, perform better at work, and transition into local life.


Where will you be teaching?

Once you settle in after your orientation, you’ll be placed in one of our fantastic placements throughout Myanmar. Locations are varied and include.

Group size:15
Current availability:3

How it works

Apply & train:

Enroll and start your 120-hour TEFL course instantly.

Interview & placement:

Crack your interview to land a school placement in Italy.

Go to Myanmar:

Book your flight and begin your teaching journey.


Course Included

Outside the classroom

You won’t find it difficult to keep busy during your time in Myanmar, there’s plenty for you and your newfound friends to do. There is lots to do during your days off in Myanmar. Wander around the stunning gilded pagodas, hike the picturesque mountains or spend the day at the tranquil lakes. The natural beauty of Myanmar. Any wine enthusiasts out there? Surprisly, Myanmar produces some of the best wine in Asia! Make sure to visit the Aythaya winery to sample some of the delicious grape juice!

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Your guide to Myanmar

Teaching English abroad in Myanmar will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Fast undergoing cultural, economic, and social changes, Myanmar will provide a unique outlook on life that you simply won’t find anywhere else in the world. As a teacher in Myanmar, you’ll have a range of educational experiences, from helping little ones learn about winter clothes to engaging adults in interesting discussions.

Your teaching experience

Teaching English in Myanmar is one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do. A maximum of 25 hours face-to-face teaching will mostly fall into a Mon – Fri teaching schedule, with some Saturdays.

Fun and friendly

A dynamic and welcoming school team, with regular team meetings and social events.

Like home

A relaxed teaching environment with sofas and TVs! One big open-plan space encourages socialising and interaction between staff and students.

Communicative method

Enjoyable, natural lessons with lots of roleplay, speaking, realistic language and engaging topics. Students speaking and teachers encouraging, guiding, checking, correcting and training.

Small groups

Small groups of students ensure higher speaking time for each student and more practical teaching and learning activities. You will be teaching a variety of age groups. The diversity will be an exciting and rewarding experience for you as a teacher.

Technology

Online activities for blended learning and audio-visual resources in the classroom to increase engagement.

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