Teaching degrees abroad
A teaching degree abroad will focus on the skills needed for teachers in a specific area of education for example elementary level, foreign languages, or a UK PGCE.
In a teaching program you will learn theoretical practice to get the most from students, as well as a lot of practical learning and assessments to ensure you have the necessary experience to teach. The exact teaching program you choose will be shaped by the country you are studying in. It’s important to ensure that any teaching program you choose will be useful in the country you are wanting to work in too.


Teaching program structure
To begin a teaching specific program, universities often require a bachelor’s degree in any field. On a liberal arts degree you could have the opportunity to major in a specific form of education, which may help your application onto a teaching specific program. In the UK, your bachelor’s degree may influence the subjects you are able to teach at a higher level.
Many postgraduate teaching programs such as a master’s in education are used by those already teaching to enhance their careers. This is the same for those who decide to undertake a PhD in teaching.
As a teaching student you will spend a lot of time getting practical experience. This may be through placements, work experience or assessed classroom situations. In addition to this, your theoretical education will take place in lectures and classes talking through research and best practice.
When you begin a teaching specific program there are many areas of teaching you may cover as modules of the course; these may include:
- Pedagogy
- Curriculum and planning
Types of teaching degrees
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Teaching study abroad programs
Teaching undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in teaching
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Teaching - BTchg University of Otago, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,636 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,140 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Teaching (Early Childhood) - BTchg University of Waikato, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,316 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,915 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Intercultural Teacher Education - Integrated BA/MA University of Oulu, Finland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,808 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Mathematics: Teacher Licensure - BA Ohio Northern University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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34,715 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,715 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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English Language Arts Teaching - BA Central Washington University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,551 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,551 USD
- Start date
- September, January
Associate in teaching
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Elementary Teacher Education (for Transfer) - AA Berkeley City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Elementary Teacher Education (for Transfer) - AA San Jose City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,138 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,138 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Elementary Teacher Education - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,304 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- February, June, August
Certificate in teaching
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Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) - Cert Thompson Rivers University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 4 months
- Annual tuition fee
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6,285 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,900 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Teaching English as a Second Language - Cert Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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14,320 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- May
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Teacher's Aide - Cert Berkeley City College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Provisional Certification in a Teaching Field - Cert University of West Alabama, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,444 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,444 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Teacher - Cert Merritt College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
Pathway in teaching
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Teaching & Education (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,446 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
Teaching graduate programs
Master's in teaching
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - MA University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,896 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,896 USD
- Start date
- August
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Teaching - MMgt HEC Liège Management School, Belgium
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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14,835 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,200 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Teacher Certification: Secondary and K-12 Specialization - MAT Central Washington University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,007 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,007 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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Education (Curriculum & Teaching) Online - MA University of Findlay, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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20,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,000 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Teaching (Bellingham) - MAT Western Washington University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,588 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,588 USD
- Start date
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Doctorate in teaching
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Teacher Leader - EdS University of West Alabama, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,680 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,680 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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English Pedagogy: Teaching English Literature - DA Murray State University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,200 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,200 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Certificate in teaching
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Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 8 months
- Annual tuition fee
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14,509 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,237 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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Teaching English as a Second Language - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,152 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,532 CAD
- Start date
- September
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College Teaching - GradCert Central Michigan University, USA
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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9,555 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,555 USD
- Start date
- August, January, May
Future teaching careers
The specific teaching program you graduate from will determine your career within teaching. For example a teaching program focused on elementary level will not automatically enable you to teach at a higher level, as additional qualifications may be needed.
Some of the popular teaching programs that lead to careers in their specific branch of teaching include:
- Foreign language teaching
- Elementary school teaching
- PGCE (UK secondary school level)
- Special needs teaching
- Preschool teaching
