Teach English in Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso · Western Africa · Africa

Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso and a key destination for English teachers in Western Africa. English teaching demand across Burkina Faso is low with typical salaries in the region of USD 300–1,000/mo.

Typical salary

USD 300–1,000/mo

Salary note

Low cost of living

Demand

Low

Region

Western Africa

Teach English in Ouagadougou

Ouagadougou can offer opportunities for English teachers across language schools, private academies, schools, tutoring, and online teaching routes. As the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou typically offers the highest concentration of teaching roles in the country.

Salaries in Ouagadougou typically range from USD 300–1,000/mo. Low cost of living.Practical TEFL preparation can help you discuss lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching skills more confidently.

What to check before applying

✓Whether the employer asks for a TEFL/TESOL certificate and how many study hours they expect

✓Whether the role, visa route, or school requires a degree or previous teaching experience

✓English proficiency, nationality, age, or document rules that may apply to the role

✓Passport validity and work-authorisation requirements for Burkina Faso

✓Background check, references, health checks, or document legalisation requirements

✓Current official rules, because requirements can change by country, city, employer, and season

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