Dutch National working as an ESL teacher

the problem is not the positions/ employers, they would hire you immediately, the problem is the visas. they are not processed usually for people that do not come from countries that have english as a native language. you can try language centers although u may come just on a business visa.

Happy As Always, any chance you could get a British passport? It might be easier than trying to get an ESL position in quite a few countries.

With your MA you might have more luck in the UAE.

Thanks for the replies!

@Rareshine - thanks for the info, will definitely look into that!

@Full Monty - thanks for the reply! Ideally it would have been perfect for me to acquire the British passport and become an official 'citizen'. However, in my case there are a few problems - I would have to stay another 2-3 years. I did not take out a Comprehensive Sickness Insurance whilst I was studying, so for most part of my life I did not really 'qualify'. There was a new requirement added to the whole process of naturalisation in 2012 - I found out about it too late!

If things don't work out in Saudi, I guess I'll just work a few more years here (I'd get some more experience but it's pretty difficult to find a stable job in ESL - most companies/organisations hire for the summer).