Teaching English in LiberiaBack to Tefl World

Liberia, which means “Land of the Free” in Latin, is a country on the coast of West Africa.  The English-speaking country has borders with Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Ivory Coast.  Liberia is Africa’s first and oldest republic which it achieved without revolt and with the assistance of 15,000 recently-freed slaves who relocated from the United States after the American Civil War.  Education is free only in certain areas, which has led to a literacy rate of 61%.  Liberia relies heavily on foreign aid which is involved in boosting the country’s level of education.  If you want a TEFL position in Liberia, then you could try sending one of its educational institutions or NGOs a CV and covering letter asking about possible career opportunities.  Check with your government’s foreign office to see what they recommend regarding living and working in Liberia.  You should also check which vaccinations you might need if you are going to live there.