TEFL Jobs in Madagascar
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Teach English in Madagascar and explore the largest island in the Indian Ocean, renowned for its distinctive animals and biodiversity. Madagascar offers an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experience with breath-taking vistas of the natural world, white sand beaches, gorgeous rainforests, and delectable local cuisine. Approximately the size of France and home to over 20 million people, Madagascar receives only about 325,000 tourists annually. This means you'll get to enjoy a country of staggering beauty away from the usual crowds of travellers. Take a look at our exciting teaching jobs in Madagascar today!
Teach on an island that exists nowhere else
Madagascar is roughly the size of France, yet it welcomed only around 330,000 international visitors in 2025. Most of its wildlife, including its famous lemurs, is found nowhere else on Earth. Teaching here means classrooms in Antananarivo, weekends in rainforest and highland villages, and a local allowance or salary that covers everyday life rather than builds savings. Go for the experience and it's hard to beat.
- Antananarivo
- Haute-Ville
- Central Highlands
- Andasibe
- Nosy Be
What you need to teach English in Madagascar
There are two ways to teach in Madagascar with us, and they suit different people. The 3-month TEFL internship is open to fluent English speakers with no teaching experience. The one-year subject teacher roles are for qualified teachers ready for a longer move.
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Fluent English, any nationality
The internship is open to fluent English speakers from anywhere. What matters more is your attitude: outgoing, hard-working and ready to teach everyone from children to working professionals.
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A TEFL certificate
It's included in the internship. If you're applying for a subject role or want to teach English independently, getting certified first shows schools you know how to teach language, not just speak it.
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The right visa for your route
Madagascar issues visas on arrival and e-visas for stays of up to 90 days. Interns arrange and pay for their own visa, and our team confirms which one applies before you book. For one-year subject roles, the school guides you through a longer-stay visa.
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Flexibility and cultural sensitivity
Placements are in Antananarivo, but you'll need to be flexible about which school and neighbourhood. Madagascar rewards patience and curiosity, and the teachers who thrive are the ones who embrace a slower pace.
Visa fees and rules change, including a fee change in 2026, so check the official rates before you travel and talk to our team before you commit. If a school asks for an authenticated certificate, see our guide on how to legalise your TEFL certificate.
Which TEFL course should you take for Madagascar?
Classes in Madagascar range from young children to adults and professionals, and the school roles prepare students for international exams. So our pick is the course that covers all of that: teaching children, large classes and exam groups.
150hr Advanced TEFL
£179
Our most popular course, with dedicated modules on the situations Malagasy classrooms bring: mixed ages, bigger groups and students working towards exams.
- Teaching children and large classes
- Exam classes, testing and assessment
- Free lesson plan bundle included
120hr Professional TEFL
£99
The internationally recognised standard, at our lowest price. The right choice if you already have some teaching experience and need the certificate.
- The hours employers look for
- Finish in 2–4 weeks
- Lifetime access to materials
Booking the Madagascar TEFL internship? Your TEFL is already included, so you don't need a separate course. Or compare every package side by side.
What to expect teaching English in Madagascar
The 3-month TEFL internship
Built for first-time teachers. You train, practise and teach in the same place, with support from the moment you land. See the internship.
- £788, including the 170hr Combined TEFL
- MGA 600,000–900,000 a month living allowance (roughly £105–£160)
- Accommodation for 3 months
- Airport pickup from Ivato
- 4 hours of Malagasy or French lessons a week
- Recommendation letter on completion
Subject teacher roles
For qualified teachers at an English-medium school in Antananarivo, preparing students for international exams. See the subject teacher roles.
- English (ESL, Literature, English A), French or Geography
- Grades 1 to 12, with IGCSE, AS and A level classes
- 2,000,000 Ariary a month base salary (roughly £350)
- Minimum one-year contract, renewable
- Monday to Friday teaching only
- Extracurricular and professional development opportunities
Daily life in Antananarivo
The capital sits at around 1,400 metres, so the climate is milder than most people expect from a tropical island.
- School days typically run 8am to 1pm
- Low everyday costs for food and transport
- Craft markets selling goods from across the island
- Malagasy and French spoken locally
- Lemurs, rainforest and beaches within reach for weekends
| Place | Character | What it's like | From Antananarivo |
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| Antananarivo | Capital, hilly, historic | The Haute-Ville's colonial streets, the Rova palace on the skyline, and busy markets | Home base for every placement |
| Andasibe | Rainforest | Misty forest reserves where you can hear the call of the indri, Madagascar's largest lemur | A few hours east by road, ideal for a weekend |
| Antsirabe | Highland town | Cooler air, colonial-era buildings, rice terraces and colourful pousse-pousse rickshaws | A few hours south by road |
| Nosy Be | Island beaches | White sand, clear water and island-hopping in the north-west | A domestic flight, best for a longer break |
| Morondava | West coast | Home to the famous Avenue of the Baobabs, best seen at sunset | A long road trip or domestic flight |
Teaching in Madagascar: your questions answered
How much do English teachers earn in Madagascar?
It depends on the route. Our subject teacher roles for qualified teachers pay a base salary of 2,000,000 Ariary a month (roughly £350). The 3-month TEFL internship pays a local living allowance of MGA 600,000 to 900,000 a month (roughly £105 to £160). Neither will build savings, but living costs in Madagascar are low, and teachers go for the experience rather than the income.
Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach in Madagascar?
For the internship, no: the 170hr Combined TEFL is included in the programme fee, with teaching practice completed in Madagascar. For the subject teacher roles, a TEFL isn't a formal requirement for qualified teachers, but English teachers covering ESL classes will find it valuable. If you want to teach English independently in Madagascar or elsewhere afterwards, our 120hr Professional TEFL or 150hr Advanced TEFL gets you certified before you go.
Do I need a degree to teach English in Madagascar?
The TEFL internship doesn't list a degree as a requirement. It's open to fluent English speakers of any nationality who are outgoing, flexible and culturally sensitive. The subject teacher roles are for qualified, experienced teachers of English, French or Geography.
Do I need to speak French or Malagasy?
No. You're hired to teach in English. Malagasy is the main language, and French is widely used in business, government and education, so learning either makes daily life much easier. Internship placements include 4 hours of Malagasy or French lessons every week.
What does the Madagascar TEFL internship include?
The internship costs £788 and includes the 170hr Combined TEFL, airport pickup from Ivato, accommodation for 3 months, the monthly living allowance, a guaranteed weekly teaching schedule, weekly language lessons, 24/7 in-country support, and a completion certificate and recommendation letter. Flights, visa, medical insurance, meals and spending money aren't included.
What visa do I need to teach in Madagascar?
Madagascar offers visas on arrival and e-visas for stays of up to 90 days, and fees changed in 2026, so check the current rates before you travel. Internship participants arrange and pay for their own visa, and our team will confirm the right visa for your placement before you book. The subject teacher roles are one-year contracts, so the school will guide you through the longer-stay visa and work authorisation process.
When can I start teaching in Madagascar?
The internship runs all year: you can arrive any time, and each placement lasts 3 months. June, July and August are the busiest months, so book early if you want a summer start. The subject teacher roles are minimum one-year renewable contracts, aligned with the school year.
Is Madagascar expensive to live in?
No. Local food, transport and markets are inexpensive, and the flight is usually the biggest single cost of the trip. That's what makes a local salary or allowance workable here. For how Madagascar compares with higher-paying destinations, see our guide to how much you can earn as a TEFL teacher.
Ready to teach in Madagascar?
Get certified with our 150hr Advanced TEFL, or book the internship and train on the island itself. Either way, our team will support you from application to arrival.
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