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By Lindsay Varty

By Tobias Alt, Tobi 87 (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

With an archipelago of 115 islands sprawled across the Indian Ocean, and a year-round temperature range of 24 to 31 °C, the Seychelles offer an array of tropical honeymoon-esque delights. Between classes, why not pop out for a spot of snorkeling or scuba diving and experience some of the world’s most spectacular marine life? With dolphins, whales, sea turtles and over a 1000 species of fish, these waters will transform any pale city-dweller into a veritable sea baby in no time!

Hire a boat and go sailing around the islands or try your luck at hauling in a dog-tooth tuna or giant barracuda on a deep sea fishing excursion. And don’t worry if you accidently hook a shark (apparently not too rare an occurrence) as they are a common delicacy in the Seychelles islands.

The three main islands are Praslin, La Digue and Mahé offer pristine beaches backed by big glacis boulder hills. Go inland on Mahé island to discover the breathtaking Morne Seychellois National Park- the thick green rainforest makes you feel like you’ve fallen into the set of Jurassic park. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of the rare Seychelles black parrot (the national bird), the curious jellyfish tree or the Aldabra giant tortoise.

With such an exotic blend of French, African, Creole and Chinese cultures, the Seychelles have many diverse traditions and festivals. During the week-long October Creole festival, the islands erupt in parties and celebration of Creole dance, music, arts, and cuisine. So don your Rasta hat and dreadlocks and make it down to the beach for this one!

There are two major English Language private schools in the Seychelles that offer teaching positions and work as private tutors for their students, however the majority of English teaching jobs can be found simply by asking around the locals. You will need a Gainful Occupation Permit to work in the Seychelles, but these are fairly easy to obtain and friendly employers are always happy to help. The cost of living is moderate- just stay away from the high-class luxury hotels and tourist shops.

The only thing you might have to watch out for is the sometimes frustratingly laidback tempo of life and work on the islands. Apparently it takes a while to roll out of one’s hammock and do things!

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Sajith PG February 15, 2014 at 5:43 am Good

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TEFL Jobs World May 20, 2013 at 1:02 pm A degree would certainly help but may not always be necessary. Teachers salaries are about $500 – $1,500 per month. Accommodation is around $300 – $600 per month. You could try enquiring at the International School: http://iss.sc/vacancies/

A degree would certainly help but may not always be necessary.

Teachers salaries are about $500 – $1,500 per month. Accommodation is around $300 – $600 per month.

You could try enquiring at the International School: http://iss.sc/vacancies/

Aidan O'Sullivan May 17, 2013 at 4:14 pm Seychelles looks absolutely unbelievable, like most people my only questions would be what pay you could expect and the costs of living day to day/accommodation

Seychelles looks absolutely unbelievable, like most people my only questions would be what pay you could expect and the costs of living day to day/accommodation

Catherine Bramwell May 17, 2013 at 11:43 am Do you need a degree to teach in the Seychelles?

Do you need a degree to teach in the Seychelles?

John Peden October 30, 2011 at 12:47 pm I thought I had it good in Thailand but the Seychelles truly look like something else. I’d love to know how easy it is to get flights out there (can you fly direct from Paris for example?), what kind of accommodation at TEFL teacher can afford to live in and how much money you typically had at the end of the month.

I thought I had it good in Thailand but the Seychelles truly look like something else. I’d love to know how easy it is to get flights out there (can you fly direct from Paris for example?), what kind of accommodation at TEFL teacher can afford to live in and how much money you typically had at the end of the month.

Nicholas Laplaca October 26, 2011 at 4:56 pm Hello, My name is Nicholas Laplaca and i am finishing my last semester at Kean University in New Jersey. I will be receiving a BA in Communication studies and would be thrilled if i could teach english to students in Seychelles. I am not an education major, but i feel my classroom experience, including intercultural comunication, and both my verbal and writing skills should put me at the top of, I am sure, a very long list of people who would jump at this opportunity. Please respond with any more information you could provide. Thank You, Nicholas Laplaca

Hello, My name is Nicholas Laplaca and i am finishing my last semester at Kean University in New Jersey. I will be receiving a BA in Communication studies and would be thrilled if i could teach english to students in Seychelles. I am not an education major, but i feel my classroom experience, including intercultural comunication, and both my verbal and writing skills should put me at the top of, I am sure, a very long list of people who would jump at this opportunity. Please respond with any more information you could provide. Thank You, Nicholas Laplaca

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