Indonesia The largest archipelago in the world, Indonesia is home to some 400 volcanoes,
17,000 islands, 300 different ethnic groups, and 300 languages.
There is a significant market for EFL teachers in Indonesia. The country’s thriving oil industry has brought Jakarta, the national capital, substantial wealth. This, in turn, has produced a demand for business-oriented Indonesians to learn English as well as for students of all ages to better prepare themselves for the future job market. With a reasonable cost of living and free housing, Indonesia provides EFL teachers with extra spending cash to explore the fascinating culture and land that surrounds them. Year-round hiring seasons make Indonesia an attractive place to teach English at any time.
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Your English Students •K-12 •University •Adults • Business professionals
Best Time to Get Hired •Positions available year-round
Typical Start Dates •Positions available year-round
Length of Commitment •12 month contracts
Typical Teaching Schedules •Full-time and part-time schedules available
Average Pay and Benefits •$400 - $900 USD per month •Free housing (from some schools) •Reimbursed airfare upon completion of contract
(from some schools)
Average Cost of Living •$300 - $500 USD per month depending
on lifestyle and location
Requirements •Bachelor’s degree •TEFL certification (see recommended courses above) •Native speaker or fluent in English
Indonesia Overview
Situated between Asia and Australia, the Indonesian archipelago is composed mainly of water—the Indian Ocean flows between the five major islands of Java, Paupa, Sumatera, Kalimantan and Sulawesi and countless smaller islands. The landscape varies from rice fields on Java and Bali to lush, tropical rainforests on Maluku and Paupa. Indonesia is primarily mountainous with more than 400 volcanoes, 100 of which remain active. The nation’s fertile soil is constantly replenished by these active volcanoes—particularly on Java, where more than half of the population lives.
About 300 ethic groups call Indonesia home, creating an intriguing montage of cultures, languages, and communities. Indonesia has experienced its fair share of political and economic turmoil in years past, but relations among the different ethnic groups are largely harmonious. Because of its cultural variety, Indonesia’s national motto is “Unity in Diversity,” which applies to everything from the country’s dance and music to its artistic expression and unique cuisine.
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Indonesia at a Glance
Capital:Jakarta Population:221,932,000 Currency:Indonesian Rupiah Language(s): Bahasa Indonesia, English, Dutch, Javanese, and other local dialects Literacy Rate:89% Life Expectancy:68 years
Indonesia Fun Facts
•Sumatra lays claim to the largest flower in the world, the rafflesia arnoldi. •Everyone in Bali is named either first, second, third or fourth (Wayan, Made, Nyoman, or Ketut). A fifth child starts over again with Wayan. •Indonesia has more volcanoes than any other country on the planet. •Java is the world’s most populous island. •Borneo is home to the globe’s greatest diversity of gliding animals, including flying snakes, flying geckos, flying lemurs, and flying squirrels.
Regions & Weather
Indonesia is hot and humid year-round, but temperatures are cooler inland than along the coast. The weather is characterized by the rainy and dry seasons, each of which lasts about six months. The dry season lasts from June to September and the rainy season from December to March. Between those seasons are transitional months, in which the weather varies. Average annual temperatures are 82°F (28°C) on the coastal plains, 79°F (26°C) in inland and mountain areas, and 73°F (23°C) in the higher mountains, depending on altitude. The average humidity ranges between 70 and 90 percent.
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