An interesting combination of more than a dozen West African cultures and influences from it’s days as a French colony, Senegal provides travelers not only with a stimulating assortment of cities and landscapes, but also a diversity of languages and cultures. For teachers, this makes for an incredibly rich environment to work within: you have the option of teaching French or English, and you get to live inside a cultural melting pot. No matter if you spend your time in the nation’s lively capital Dakar, or Saint-Louis (the first French settlement), you will undoubtedly come face-to-face with many fascinating foods, communities, and traditions.
Average Monthly Salary |
US $2200 |
Average Monthly Cost Of Living |
Varies by location; rural areas much cheaper compared to Dakar cost of living. |
Peak Hiring Times |
All year round. |
Visa Requirements |
Apply for visa through embassy if stay is longer than 90 days. |
Australian Government Travel Advice |
Exercise a high degree of caution |
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