Teaching Abroad for Pakistanis 2026

Pakistani teachers are sought after in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and increasingly in Europe. Whether you teach English, maths, science, or specialised subjects, overseas teaching offers better salaries and professional development.

Top Destinations for Pakistani Teachers

CountryMonthly SalaryAccommodationSubjects in Demand
UAEAED 7,000-15,000Often providedEnglish, Maths, Science, Islamic Studies
Saudi ArabiaSAR 6,000-12,000ProvidedEnglish, Maths, Science
QatarQAR 8,000-15,000ProvidedAll subjects (international schools)
UK£2,200-£3,500Not providedMaths, Science, Computing (shortage)
ChinaCNY 10,000-25,000Often providedEnglish language teaching
MalaysiaMYR 5,000-10,000SometimesEnglish, Science

Qualifications Needed

  • Bachelor degree in Education or subject-specific degree plus teaching qualification
  • Teaching experience: 2+ years preferred by most international schools
  • IELTS: 6.5+ for English-speaking countries
  • TEFL/TESOL/CELTA: Required for English language teaching positions
  • QTS (UK): Qualified Teacher Status if teaching in the UK
  • Police clearance: Required for all countries (working with children)

How to Find Teaching Jobs

  • International school recruiters: Search Associates, ISS, TES, Teach Away
  • Direct applications: Apply directly to international schools in your target country
  • UK teaching agencies: Randstad, Hays Education, Supply Desk
  • Gulf recruitment: Gems Education, SABIS, Taaleem (UAE/Gulf)