South Africa is one of the most enchanting places to teach on earth, with a complex and intricate history. The country has been inhabited for more than 100,000 years, originally by Bantu-speaking natives who had traveled from other parts of Africa. In the 15th century the first Europeans landed on South African soil leading to centuries of colonization and tension. In 1931, South Africa gained independence and after years under a cruel nationalist regime, South Africa now boasts a constitutional democracy. Teachers able to work here will get a first hand exposure to the culture this history engendered.
South Africa has faced many significant changes since the end of apartheid in 1990 and the market for teachers is large. Living conditions are slowly improving, yet valuable education is failing to find all of the disadvantaged areas. There is a national skills shortage in Math, Science, English and Technology. Classrooms are generally overflowing and schools underfunded.
Teaching programs in South Africa are mainly based in and around Cape Town, giving you the opportunity to give the school children of the country hope, enthusiasm and confidence in themselves and their future. Most programs provide training, ensuring you have the best knowledge to plan and deliver quality lessons.
