English Language and Literature Teacher - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - August 2026
- Country:
- Kyrgyzstan
- Region:
- School -North and East Asia
- Curriculum:
- IB - MYP, IB- Diploma, IB- PYP, United Kingdom
- Level:
- Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Secondary English Language and Literature Teacher
- August 2026 start date
- 2 or 3 year contract
- NET Salary and internationally competitive benefits that include travel, settling in and accommodation allowances for international staff as well as medical insurance.
Be part of an exciting educational project in Kyrgyzstan, fondly referred to as the Switzerland of Central Asia. This not-for-profit European School in Central Asia opened in September 2011 with just 20 pupils aged between 2 and 10 years of age, and now there are now more than 380 pupils aged between 2 and 18 years old. As an IB World School they offer the IB Diploma Programme, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). They are also a Cambridge International School, with Cambridge Assessment International Education accreditation for the IGCSE programme.
The school are seeking a qualified Secondary English Literature and Language Teacher to develop, deliver and assess English language and literature teaching in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme in Grade 6-8 and/or Cambridge IGCSE in Grade 9-10 (as required according to student needs and teacher allocations), and to develop, deliver and assess English Language Acquisition programmes for Primary, Middle and High School students (as required according to student needs and teacher allocations).
Candidates should have the following skills and qualifications:
• University Degree in English Language & Literature or similar.
• Experience teaching middle school students
• Genuine enjoyment of working with students and ability to enable a wide range of students to reach their academic potential
• Ability to plan strategically, to set and meet deadlines and to implement plans
• Capable of developing new educational programmes
• Excellent interpersonal, team leadership and membership skills
• Able to communicate well with students, staff and parents and gain their confidence and respect
• A commitment to Professional Development
• Excellent spoken and written English.
DESIRABLES
• Experience teaching in the IB Middle Years Programme, Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme.
• Additional language skills
• Prior teaching experience in an international environment
This opportunity offers a good saving potential and the chance to explore the mountainous regions of Central Asia that boasts a wide variety of outdoor activities, a great location for hikers and skiers alike. Please contact your Edvectus advisor for the full job description and details of how to apply.
- August 2026 start date
- 2 or 3 year contract
- NET Salary and internationally competitive benefits that include travel, settling in and accommodation allowances for international staff as well as medical insurance.
Be part of an exciting educational project in Kyrgyzstan, fondly referred to as the Switzerland of Central Asia. This not-for-profit European School in Central Asia opened in September 2011 with just 20 pupils aged between 2 and 10 years of age, and now there are now more than 380 pupils aged between 2 and 18 years old. As an IB World School they offer the IB Diploma Programme, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). They are also a Cambridge International School, with Cambridge Assessment International Education accreditation for the IGCSE programme.
The school are seeking a qualified Secondary English Literature and Language Teacher to develop, deliver and assess English language and literature teaching in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme in Grade 6-8 and/or Cambridge IGCSE in Grade 9-10 (as required according to student needs and teacher allocations), and to develop, deliver and assess English Language Acquisition programmes for Primary, Middle and High School students (as required according to student needs and teacher allocations).
Candidates should have the following skills and qualifications:
• University Degree in English Language & Literature or similar.
• Experience teaching middle school students
• Genuine enjoyment of working with students and ability to enable a wide range of students to reach their academic potential
• Ability to plan strategically, to set and meet deadlines and to implement plans
• Capable of developing new educational programmes
• Excellent interpersonal, team leadership and membership skills
• Able to communicate well with students, staff and parents and gain their confidence and respect
• A commitment to Professional Development
• Excellent spoken and written English.
DESIRABLES
• Experience teaching in the IB Middle Years Programme, Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme.
• Additional language skills
• Prior teaching experience in an international environment
This opportunity offers a good saving potential and the chance to explore the mountainous regions of Central Asia that boasts a wide variety of outdoor activities, a great location for hikers and skiers alike. Please contact your Edvectus advisor for the full job description and details of how to apply.
- Number Of Students:
- 443
- Student Make Up:
- 37 nationalities 50% US, Asian or European,50% Kyrgyz citizens
- Regional Info:
- Bishkek is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan, bordering Kazakhstan, and serves as the country’s cultural and financial hub. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Tian Shan mountains, it offers an attractive blend of natural beauty, history, and modern life. Since Kyrgyzstan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Bishkek has evolved from a largely Russian-populated city to a diverse, predominantly Kyrgyz one, though it still retains much of its Soviet charm in its architecture, gardens, museums, bazaars, and churches. Today, Bishkek is a modern, welcoming, and affordable place to live and work, known for its friendly atmosphere, vibrant café and restaurant scene, and safe, relaxed pace of life. Expats appreciate the warm community, low cost of living, and the remarkable access to outdoor adventure - hiking, skiing, and mountain escapes are just minutes away. With hot, sunny summers averaging around 30°C and crisp, cold winters that dip below zero, Bishkek offers a dynamic and rewarding lifestyle that balances comfort, culture, and nature.
- Tax Rate:
- Tax Free
- Benefits:
- Flights - allowance, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - free for dependants
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 2.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60
Cost of living for teachers - wonderfully affordable. Our teachers can dine out (many restaurants/bars/coffee shops) and enjoy luxuries and comforts whilst still sending savings back home. Local entertainment could include many arts, crafts and music though there are also many other ways to entertain yourself typical of any city - ie shopping centres, bowling, cinema, ice skating, rock climbing, live music etc. Lifestyle - easy for singletons, fun for couples, safe for families.