With such a high standard of living and beautiful surroundings Brunei is quickly becoming a top choice for English teachers. This conservative country is known for its welcoming atmosphere, high quality of life, and lush rain forests. Jobs in Brunei are competitive, and a college degree along with a TESOL certificate is minimum for applying. The standard of living is high, and so can be the costs associated with it, however, the paychecks are some of the best in the world ranging up to $5000 per month. Brunei has a bilingual education program that begins in the first year of the public school opening many doors for English teachers. If you are qualified and able to land a job in this country, there is no doubt that a wonderful adventure awaits.
Brunei, officially known as the ‘Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace’, is located on the island of Borneo in southeast Asia. It is a sovereign state with less than half a million citizens. Spain, Japan and United Kingdom all play a large part in Brunei’s history, but it gained full independence in 1984. Today, Brunei is considered to be one of the richest developed countries in the world due to its extensive development of petroleum and natural gas fields. Although it has had considerable development over the last 10 years, the interior of the country is still a lush rain forest with extensive biodiversity.