Nepal is a nation located in South Asia between India to the south and China to the north. It is home to 8 of the 10 tallest mountains in the world, including the tallest and most famous, Mount Everest. It is also known as the birthplace of Buddha and the starting place of his pilgrimage. It’s the raw adventure and culture which draws teachers to Nepal, rather than the wages.
Earn between 55,000-280,000 rupees.
That’s $500-2,500 USD per month.
The Nepalese people are known to be very friendly, and live a scenic, village-based way of life.
Nepali is the national language of Nepal, but there are over 120 dialects of Nepali throughout the country.
There are diverse climates throughout the country, but generally, the climate is considered mild, with four distinct seasons (including a monsoon!)
The majority of teaching jobs in Nepal are volunteer and internship positions. In the rural villages throughout the county, both monasteries and village schools need English teachers. While unpaid, these jobs provide free meals, accommodation, and life-changing experiences for teachers (picture teaching in a rural village in the foothills of the Himalayas – a 3 days trek away from the nearest town).
There are still paid positions available, but you’ll need to the larger cities. Wages in Nepal generally sit between 55,000 and 110,000 rupees, or $500 and $1,000 USD a month. However, universities and international schools can pay considerably more – up to $2,000-$2,500 per month for highly-qualified teachers.
Most schools will typically require teachers to have a reputable TEFL certificate, and while not always essential, they do also value teachers which have degrees or previous experience.
While the vast majority of teachers sit between volunteer programs and under $1,000 per month, thanks to the low living costs, it’s still easy to live comfortably as a teacher here.
