As you consider teach in Brazil, there are some great resources available online that are worth reviewing. With important information about local options, pay, and where to begin, these sites can help you narrow your search and determine which option would be the best for your situation.

Travelling to teach is an exciting option for new and experienced educators – and it is important that you plan ahead to make it as beneficial to your career as possible.

1) Live in Brazil (http://www.liveinbrazil.org/english-teaching-jobs-work-abroad/) – The Live in Brazil website offers a lot of great information about living, and working in the country. Additionally, it offers some great information for teachers who wish to work abroad. Written directly for English teachers, the instructional information applies to teachers of any subject or specialization. With advice on different teaching and tutoring options, as well as how to find the best position for you, this is a great online resource.

2) Transitions Abroad (http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0503/teaching_english_in_brazil.shtml) – Transitions Abroad offers great advice about making the transition to teaching in Brazil. With a guide for English Teachers, the website offers helpful advice on where to go for guidance and where to find helpful job search information. It also lists specific sites for the private and public school options available in the country.

3) ETW Websites (http://www.englishteacherwebsites.com/employment/brazil.html) – ETW Websites gives a great overview of different requirements that teachers must follow to gain employment in Brazil. With a section on Visas and qualifications necessary, it provides some background for what options you will have as you pursue a move to teaching abroad.

4) Oxford Seminars (http://www.oxfordseminars.com/esl-country-information/countryinfo.php?c=Brazil&s=t) – The Oxford Seminars website lists information on peak seasons for hiring in Brazil as well as links for the schools that are searching for teachers. The site also offers information on important certifications as well as contact information for the government offices that may help foreign teachers who are either considering a move or who have already moved to the region. Additionally, the site lists specific Visa requirements for those interested in relocating. This is a very important part of the process of looking at teaching in Brazil as a career option.

5) Deep Brazil: The Magazine of Brazilian Life and Culture (http://deepbrazil.com/2012/02/15/brazil-blog-list-100-websites-about-the-country-in-english/) offers a comprehensive list of websites and blogs to help potential teachers learn more about the country. Covering every topic from the weather to cultural events happening in various regions, it is a great resource for English speakers to familiarize themselves with all that Brazil has to offer.

Making the transition into a new position can be difficult – even without a relocation. When you add a move into an unfamiliar place as part of the package, it can get more complicated. Thankfully, the internet has a lot to offer in terms of information about your options, the location, and how you can make the transition an easy one. With the help of sites like those listed above, you can make the right decision and move forward toward obtaining your dream job teaching in Brazil.


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