Hong Kong provides some of the most lucrative opportunities in the world for ESL teachers! Teach English in Hong Kong as a NET teacher or at private ESL school. Learn more about the best cities to teach in Hong Kong, how to get the job, how to overcome some of the challenges that you will face in the classroom, and the TESOL certification that you need for the job.

The largest districts are Victoria and Kowloon, but city boundaries do not really exist in the mega metropolis of Hong Kong! There are thousands of primary schools and language institutes and the demand for qualified teachers never ends.

How Much Can I Make Teaching English In Hong Kong?

NETs Jobs:

Earn anywhere between $4,800 and $8,500/month! The NET Scheme is run by the Government of Hong Kong’s Education Bureau and offers the highest salary in the TESOL industry. OnTESOL graduates get free job placement assistance for elementary and secondary schools in one of Hong Kong’s 18 administrative regions.

Private Language School Jobs:

Private language schools offer great opportunities. Salary ranges from $2,200 to $4,000 per month, plus benefits. Many schools assist with work permits and finding accommodation before you arrive.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Native speaker: Canada, USA, or UK. Non-native speakers who have a minimum IELTS score of 7 may also apply for TESOL jobs in Hong Kong.
• University degree: The degree can be in any area. NET candidates who hold a Masters degree in education or related field qualify for the highest job category)
• TESOL certification: 120 hours is the minimum requirement. Those who have more than 270 hours of TESOL training qualify for the highest job category. OnTESOL recommended adding the 20-hour Teaching English to Young Learners specialist to the 250-hour TESOL Diploma program.
• Teaching Experience: Although teaching experience is not required for category 7 NETs jobs, those who have more than 2 years of teaching experience qualify for the highest job category.