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ATA Work Guide
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Bahrain
Bahrain's reputation as a relatively liberal Persian Gulf state has made it a
favourite with travellers. Oil wealth has meant that Bahrain can attract the
best-qualified TESOL teachers with extensive experience. Jobs are
generally organized from outside Bahrain.
Teachers Required Native English Speakers
Education Level Required Degree & Non-degree. Prefer TESOL Certified.
VISA Residency Permits and Work Permits are required and generally
arranged by the employer prior to arrival. An Entry Visa is also required for
all foreign ESL/EFL teachers (UK passport holders are exempt).
Contracts: 1-2 years
Online Job Availability: low
Cost of Living: high
Busiest Period: All year round
Income: BHD 520($1,808.70 AUD) BHD 700($ 2,434.79 AUD)
Exchange = $1 AUD = 0.287472 BHD (Bahrain Dinars)
Average Work Hours: 18-25 hours
Benefits: accommodation and flight paid (when contract is negotiated
from overseas)
Tutoring: Common. BHD 6 ($20.8571 AUD)-BHD 9 ($31.2797 AUD) per hour
Note: Health insurance is advisable, and can be obtained in Bahrain fairy
cheaply, recommended vaccinations: Typhoid, Polio, Hepatitis A. Job ads
for Bahrain appear in the following journals: Times Educational
Supplement, The Guardian, TESOL Bulletin, EL Prospects (job supplement
from the EL Gazette).
Summary :
Contracts: 1-2 years Online Job Availability: low Cost of Living: high Busiest Period: All year round Income: BHD 520($1,808.70 AUD) BHD 700($ 2,434.79 AUD) Exchange = $1 AUD = 0.287472 BHD (Bahrain Dinars) Average Work Hours: 18-25 hours Benefits: accommodation and flight paid (when contract is negotiated from overseas) Tutoring: Common.
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