It comes as no surprise that prospective English teachers are drawn to Egypt. This country offers some of the best sightseeing attractions alongside vibrant, historic cities and diverse culture. There are English teaching jobs here to suit all levels of experience.

The fame of Egypt is far-reaching, beginning with the iconic Pyramids of Giza but going on to include the trappings of the Pharaohs in Cairo’s Egyptian Antiquities Museum or the historic streets of Alexandria. Egypt also includes portions of the vast Sahara Desert and a spread of some of the world’s most ancient temples.
Many English teachers take a job in Egypt so that they can take it slowly and get the most out of these incredible sites. But after a year or two, teachers stay on because of the country’s intoxicating diversity, hospitable locals and eager students. 

Many employers in Egypt will provide housing for English teachers, especially in smaller outlying towns. In bigger cities like Cairo (6.7 million) and Alexandria (4.1 million), it’s just as easy to find an apartment as it is share one with another teacher. In this case, employers may offer a housing stipend or outright reimbursement. These details are best worked out in advance.

The Egyptian National Railway connects Cairo and Alexandria while buses head to outlying villages. City buses and taxis take care of local transportation in most cities, but privately owned microbuses are popular with commuters who’d rather avoid the crowds and commotion of a big public bus. Driving in Egypt is not for the squeamish, but some teachers hire or even buy a vehicle depending on the length of their contract.

Teacher salaries vary considerably related to the teacher’s credentials and experience. As tourism is an integral industry, the demand for English is high – even in smaller public schools. This makes it relatively easy to find work and even enables teachers to do some private tutoring on the side. 

The cost of living is low, but there’s plenty of room to splurge for those with a higher salary. The best-paying English teaching jobs in Egypt are available through universities, private language schools and international schools. All of these employers hire only the most qualified and well-certified teachers.

This spread of job possibilities means that Egypt attracts as many recent graduates looking to spend a year or two abroad as it does life-long TESOL teachers. 

Egypt Links

• Go to Egypt forums
• Go to Egypt photo gallery
• Google search for Egypt
• Egypt wikipedia entry