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Teacher / Education Specialist

Helps people learn — in schools, universities, edtech companies or training programmes.

What this career is

Educators plan lessons, support learners and increasingly design digital learning. Education specialists also work in policy and edtech.

What professionals do

  • Plan and deliver lessons
  • Assess and give feedback
  • Support individual students
  • Design materials and digital courses

Outlook: Constant demand; English, maths and STEM teachers are especially needed.

Key skills

Public speaking

communication

Interviews, pitches, Model UN and leadership roles all reward clear spoken communication.

Start with

  • · Join a debate or Model UN club
  • · Present a project in under five minutes
Toastmasters International (opens in a new tab)

Leadership

leadership

Scholarships such as Chevening and fellowships explicitly select for demonstrated leadership.

Start with

  • · Take on a defined role in a club or project
  • · Lead one initiative from idea to result
Leading People and Teams (opens in a new tab)

Research methods

analytical

Needed for academic research, policy analysis and evidence-driven roles in any sector.

Start with

  • · Learn qualitative and quantitative designs
  • · Replicate a published study with open data
Understanding Research Methods (opens in a new tab)

Writing & argument

communication

Essays, research reports, policy memos and scholarship applications all depend on strong writing.

Start with

  • · Write a one-page memo each week
  • · Enter an essay competition
Purdue Online Writing Lab (opens in a new tab)

Education paths

  1. 1Bachelor's in your subject or in education
  2. 2Teaching qualification (country-specific)
  3. 3Master's in education or educational technology

Universities strong in Education

QS #12Government / grant places

Computer Science · Data Science & AI · Business

Tuition
Est. S$18,000–S$40,000 per year (lower with the MOE Tuition Grant)
Deadline
Typically between January and March

Monash University

Melbourne, Australia

QS #31Merit scholarships

Pharmacy · Engineering · Commerce

Tuition
Est. AUD 40,000–55,000 per year
Deadline
Two main intakes (around February and July); applications usually open months ahead

University of Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland

QS =123Merit scholarships

Data Science · Computer Science · Education

Tuition
Est. €13,000–€18,000 per year for non-EU students; scholarships available
Deadline
Joint application typically in early January

Typical entry-level roles

Teaching AssistantSubject TeacherLearning Designer

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Recommended extracurriculars

  • · Tutoring and mentoring
  • · Running a club or workshop
  • · Volunteering with education charities

Scholarships & fellowships

Volunteering

AIESEC Global Volunteer

AIESEC

UnpaidIn person
Location
Projects in many countries
Deadline
Projects open throughout the year

Volunteering

European Solidarity Corps

European Union

Partial fundingIn person
Location
EU and partner countries
Deadline
Projects open throughout the year

Courses & resources

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