TEFL facts: 8 statistics that prove why teaching English to children is so rewarding

If you’re looking for a new career teaching English to children, these facts about TEFL teaching will inspire you to take the plunge!

Becoming a TEFL teacher is possible at any age, and teaching English abroad offers a rewarding, exciting and engaging career. As young learners make up a large portion of English speakers across the globe, teaching English to children is a powerful way to make a positive difference to future generations.

Teaching English to children is what we as the Paris Teachers Club do, and the city is the perfect place to call home while playing an important part in the education of French children.

Keen to learn more about how you can make this location and career shift too? Read on for eight interesting facts about TEFL teaching.

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1. There are 1.5 billion English speakers in the world 

This means that currently, there are around six billion non-native English speakers across the world, and many of them are eager to learn English to expand their opportunities. Many of these English learners are children, and in Paris, families and schools prioritise English learning for children and teenagers.

2. English opens up a world of opportunity for children 

English is often referred to as “the language of the world”. It is the standard language spoken in a wide variety of industries, and learning English as a child pays great dividends. It expands their future career, study and travel opportunities, and childhood is the most important time to put the wheels in motion for language learning. This is because children’s brains are more adept at learning and retaining new languages, and this skill diminishes as they age.  

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3. Many couples and friends TEFL together 

TEFL isn’t just ideal for those flying solo and looking for a way to see the world while taking part in a rewarding profession. Many couples or groups of friends travel the world teaching English together, and can often find positions where they can work together. 

4. Demand for TEFL teachers is always high 

Each month across the world, 20000 new TEFL teacher job ads are listed. That is almost a quarter of a million TEFL jobs up for grabs each year! These are located all across the globe, from remote villages of Asia, to bustling cities of Europe. TEFL teachers in Paris are always in demand, whether in schools, private language schools, one-on-one in homes or even online. The Paris Teachers Club offers networking, support and teaching opportunities to budding children’s English teachers living in the French capital. 

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5. Most TEFL qualifications are easy to attain 

The required qualifications for TEFL teachers varies according to the country you are looking to teach in. While some countries require a bachelors degree or relevant tertiary qualification to teach English, others simply require a TEFL qualification, which you can complete online quickly with many registered institutions across the world. This means that you can choose your future location according to the qualifications you hold. TEFL certifications are a fantastic, cost-effective investment in your future.  

6. TEFL teaching offers a competitive wage 

While you should always become a TEFL teacher because you are passionate about educating a new generation of English speakers, of course, a job salary is just an important to live a fulfilling life and to feel like you are compensated accordingly for your hard work. English teaching offers a generous wage, and if you’re planning to teach English in Paris, you’re in luck. Job contracts here are not only famously thorough and beneficial to workers, but the going wage for TEFL teachers is at or above the standard wage for living in Paris. 

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7. You don’t need to speak French to teach English in Paris

Finally, if you’re worried that you need to speak French to teach English in Paris, don’t be! In order to teach children English in the French capital, all that is required is that you are a native English speaker! Most English teaching jobs don’t require competency in French, but there’s no better way for you to learn a new language while teaching your own than by teaching abroad! 

8. Paris Teachers Club is here to help you in your new career teaching English to children!

The Paris Teachers Club are a fun and supportive community of children’s English teachers in Paris. We offer support, advice, opportunities and education regarding teaching English to children in the French capital, and regularly host get-togethers. Join us by registering for free today and explore our other blogs for more valuable information!

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