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A generous salary affords English teachers the opportunity to liveIndonesia English teaching jobs a comfortable lifestyle, while saving 250–300 USD per month.

Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia comprises 17,508 islands. With a population of around 238 million people, it is the world's fourth most populous country, and has the world's largest population of Muslims. Indonesia is a republic, with an elected legislature and president. The nation's capital city is Jakarta. The country shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, Philippines, Australia, and the Indian territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Indonesia is a founding member of ASEAN and a member of the G-20 major economies. The Indonesian economy is the world's eighteenth largest economy by nominal GDP and fifteenth largest by purchasing power parity.

As Indonesia is such a large economic power, it is also an enormous Engish teaching market. English teachers in Indonesia can find teaching jobs year round. Although most interviews are conducted in advance over the phone and via e-mail, some schools prefer to interview in person. Instructors are typically responsible for airfare and housing expenses. Most live in apartments recently vacated by previous teachers, and many room with coworkers.

Indonesia English teaching jobs a comfortable lifestyle, while saving 250–300 USD per month. Schools offer approximately 20 to 25 hours of work per week, leaving plenty of time to travel and explore Indonesia’s exquisite beauty and bustling cities. Those without a bachelor’s degree can find opportunities to teach in Indonesia, but a four-year degree is preferred. TEFL certification is required. Most teaching jobs are in the major cities of Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya. There are teaching opportunities on the island of Bali; however, its popularity means the local job market is more competitive.