Capital: Riyadh

Population: 30,770,000

Currency: Saudi riyal

Language: Arabic

Religion: Sunni Islam

Climate: Desert

Teaching in Saudi Arabia

Teaching positions exist all over Saudi Arabia, from larger cities like Riyadh and Jeddah to smaller desert communities. Positions at private establishments or higher education can be extremely lucrative, with great benefits and airfare covered. Teachers can expect between 13,000 - 14,000 Saudi Riyal/month - tax free!

It is worth remembering that Saudi Arabia is governed by a set of very strict laws, and foreigners are expected to be aware of and abide by these at all times. Westerners tend to live in compound communities which are safe and equipped with luxurious facilities for complete comfort during your spare time. If you are prepared to respect local laws and customs, life as a teacher in KSA can be very interesting, pleasant and financially rewarding.

More on Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) lies on the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia bordered by countries including Oman, Yemen and the UAE. This large desert kingdom is one of the world’s most wealthy countries, and offers great professional experience, total cultural immersion and impressive earning potential for TEFL teachers keen to take on a role in a fascinating destination.

Saudi Arabia is home to over thirty million people, and the country’s reliance on international trade means that there is no shortage of people of all ages wanting to learn English - from kindergartners learning the basics, to established businessmen wanting to hone their language skills for professional means. Teaching jobs in Saudi Arabia provide tax-free salaries and a great host of benefits that will ensure your time teaching here is comfortable and profitable, and rapid market development provides ample opportunity for professional growth - a placement teaching English in Saudi Arabia looks extremely impressive on your CV and will stand you in good stead for future teaching experience.

During your time teaching in Saudi, you will be able to save a large proportion of your wage and spend time exploring the rich middle eastern culture that permeates day-to-day life here. The way of life here is markedly different to in the west, but time spent teaching here is a valuable opportunity to learn all about a culture that’s unparallelled anywhere else in the world.