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International Placements — Middle East

Your teaching.
A different world.

The Middle East offers South African teachers something rare — competitive packages, world-class schools, and a career experience that changes your perspective permanently. We've been making these placements since 1996.

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UAE Kuwait Qatar Saudi Arabia
Placing SA teachers since 1996
Why teach internationally

The opportunity
most teachers
never take.

Tax-free salaries. Furnished accommodation. Return flights. A career experience that most SA teachers hear about but few act on. The ones who do rarely regret it. Eduplace has the relationships and the experience to get you there — and to make sure you land well.

This service is completely free for teachers. No cost to apply, no placement fee, no hidden charges. We are funded entirely by the schools we work with.

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United Arab Emirates

Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Strong demand for qualified SA teachers across private and international schools. Competitive packages including accommodation and flights.

Active placements
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Kuwait

Kuwait City international schools. Long-standing Eduplace relationships with established institutions. Strong community of SA educators already placed.

Active placements
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Qatar

Doha's rapidly growing education sector. Strong demand particularly for primary and secondary specialists. Family placements accommodated where possible.

Active placements
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Saudi Arabia

Growing international school network across Riyadh and Jeddah. Increasing demand for qualified SA teachers as the education sector expands.

Growing demand
How it works

Five steps.
We handle most of them.

The process can feel overwhelming from the outside. It isn't. We've done this nearly 30 years — every step is familiar to us and we stay with you through all of them.

1

Submit your CV

Tell us who you are, what you teach, and where you're open to going.

2

Pre-interview

We conduct a personal interview — in person or online. Background and qualifications verified.

3

School matching

We forward your profile to schools that are the right fit. Not every school — the right ones.

4

Visa & documentation

We guide you through the visa process. In-country costs covered by the school.

5

You arrive

A school representative meets you at the airport. Your pre-departure preparation begins before you land.

Qualifications

What you
need to apply.

Requirements vary by country and school. These are the standard minimums — exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis. If you're unsure whether you qualify, submit your CV and we'll let you know.

Middle East — UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia

Middle East requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Valid teaching qualification (PGCE, BEd, or equivalent)
  • Minimum 2 years full-time teaching experience
  • Valid passport with at least 2 years remaining
  • Valid police clearance certificate
  • Work experience letter from previous employer
  • Two reference letters not older than 3 years
Documents needed

Standard documentation

  • Certified copy of degree certificate
  • Certified teaching qualification
  • Updated CV with photo
  • Recent police clearance (not older than 6 months)
  • Valid passport copy
  • Two professional reference letters
What's typically included

The package
beyond the salary.

Benefits vary by school and country. These are what many of our Middle East placements include. Full package details are confirmed before you accept any position.

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Return airfare

Flights from South Africa included in most Middle East packages. Sometimes paid upfront, sometimes reimbursed — always confirmed before departure.

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Accommodation

Furnished accommodation or a housing allowance. Shared accommodation with your own room is common — common areas shared with fellow foreign teachers.

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Medical cover

Most positions include health benefits. Extent of cover varies by institution and country.

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Paid holidays

National holidays that fall within your working schedule are paid. Vacation time varies by employer and country.

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Completion bonus

Many schools offer a contract completion bonus. Details are confirmed in your individual contract.

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Pre-departure support

Before you leave we prepare you thoroughly — documentation, what to expect, and connecting you with teachers who've made the same move.

Teachers who
made the move.

Read all stories →
“

The entire process was entirely transparent. Each detail was dispatched to me for my appraisal and approval. I am happy at my job and can honestly say this is the best teaching experience I've ever had.

Cheryl Eybers

Cambridge International School — Sudan

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I felt extremely confident and safe working with Eduplace, knowing that my best interests were taken into consideration. The process is trouble free and transparent.

Wendy Naidoo

Teacher — United Arab Emirates

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The information provided by Eduplace was always accurate and documents were processed in a precise and proficient manner. I hold Eduplace in high regard.

Daniel Smit

Teacher — UAE and Kuwait

The move most people talk about.

Few teachers make it.
You could.

Submit your CV. If there's a strong match, we'll be in touch.

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