Thinking about teaching English abroad in 2026? Discover 12 of the most popular countries for qualified international school teachers, from tax-free opportunities in the UAE and Qatar to high salaries in China and Singapore and lifestyle-focused destinations such as Thailand, Spain and Colombia. Compare salaries, tax rates, savings potential, cost of living and typical benefits to find the best international teaching destination for your career and lifestyle.

Thinking about teaching in the UAE but unsure whether Dubai or Abu Dhabi is the right fit? Both cities offer tax-free salaries, generous benefits and thriving international school sectors, but the experience of living and teaching in each city is very different. Explore the key differences to discover which UAE city best matches your goals and lifestyle.

Thinking about teaching in China? Explore the real experience of living there as an international teacher, including the culture shock, lifestyle, practical challenges, benefits, and what teachers wish they’d known before moving.

Teaching by example: How one teacher inspires beyond the classroom

Steve Hill isn’t just any teacher — with nearly three decades in education and 20 years as a Deputy Headteacher, he’s dedicated his life to inspiring students to dream big, work hard, and never give up. But Steve’s impact stretches far beyond the school walls. From climbing volcanoes in Guatemala to running marathons across the Sahara and trekking to the North Pole, he lives out the very lessons he teaches, proving that courage and resilience are more than just words on a classroom wall.

In this exclusive interview, Steve shares how his adventurous spirit transformed his approach to teaching, the challenges that tested his limits, and his mission to inspire others — one epic journey at a time.

In this post, we discuss what it is like to teach at one of the many international schools in Cambodia, as well as what life is like in Cambodia for an expat.

Teaching in Japan is an enticing prospect for many international educators. Here, we discuss what it’s like to teach at international schools in Japan.

Savings ability is an important consideration to take into account when applying for any job. In this post, we discuss how to save money as a teacher in China.

Negative self-talk can be highly destructive to your job search. In this 1st post of 3, Rachael Kobylecki shares some valuable advice on how to combat it.

In this guest-post, Brian Dawson recounts his story. From growing up in Africa to starting a career in international education, he explains why he thinks all teachers should work abroad

Podcasts have become a major new way that we consume audio. As they continue to gain popularity, an entire day dedicated to them has arrived. International Podcast Day, marked on September 30th is a day to celebrate the power of podcasts! At Teacher Horizons we are asking, ‘How can they support teachers overseas?’  Educational podcasts… Read more »