Teaching English in ZimbabweBack to Tefl World

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa which was once known as the breadbasket of Africa because of its huge crop production.  It is famous for its dramatic scenery, particularly the Victoria Falls which lies on its border with Zambia, and was famous for its wildlife but this has diminished due to poaching which has had a negative effect on tourism.   Zimbabwe’s natural resources, such as diamonds and gold, might help stabilize the economy which had world famous inflation resulting at one point with the production of 1-trillion-Zimbabwe-dollar notes. There are 16 official languages, but English is the main language used for education.  TEFL positions are rarely advertised for Zimbabwe; a teacher would have to consider the fact that over 20,000 instructors have left the country over the last few years in search of better pay.  If you are keen to work in Zimbabwe, then you could try contacting one of its educational institutions to enquire about career opportunities.  Remember to have the full list of vaccinations which are needed for Zimbabwe  – the rabies vaccination sometimes needs a course of injections which require up to a month to complete before you depart for the country.