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Teaching English Abroad as a Couple: How to Travel, Work and Thrive Together
By Tara Bourke · 12 February 2026 · 1 min read
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Many schools and programmes are happy to hire couples, especially in high‑demand cities, because they can fill two roles at once.
Yes. Most reputable employers want each partner to hold at least a 120‑hour accredited TEFL certificate before they start applying.
In some countries you both need degrees, but others accept non‑degree teachers, so you can often target destinations that suit both profiles.
Not always. Many couples work at different schools in the same city, which still lets you live together and share your TEFL experience.
Savings vary by country, but two salaries and one set of bills usually mean couples can save more than solo teachers if they budget well.
Yes. Many couples blend online and in‑person work to keep income flexible and make travel between contracts easier.
We provide accredited TEFL training, advice on destinations and job‑hunting support, and we’ve already guided many couples into successful teaching placements.
Absolutely, you can do one of TEFL.ie’s internships abroad together as a couple!