Master’s degree.in English
A higher education degree will always look great on a resume and help you stand out amongst other candidates applying for a position teaching English abroad. While it may not guarantee you a job over another teacher without one, the experience is definitely something that will catch the attention of schools during the hiring process and lead to interviews!
With that being stated, there are still some things to consider when applying to teaching jobs with a Master’s degree.
When looking at open positions, you may see certain opportunities with universities or other higher education institutions that require a Master’s degree to apply. Many times these positions also come with teaching abroad experience as a requirement as well. If you’re a first-time English teacher abroad, gaining experience will be more crucial to landing these jobs than a Master’s in a given field.
While in many cases throughout the U.S., Canada, England, and other countries, a Master’s degree in your field and profession can increase your salary when applying for jobs. That may not be the case for teaching English abroad - especially in more traditional break-even markets like Europe and Latin America. Schools have a salary for teachers and this is usually not heavily influenced by credentials such as a Masters.
