Teach English in Central and Eastern Europe
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"With so much of Western Europe almost impenetrable to non-European passport holders because of visa problems, Eastern and Central Europe holds out far more promise to the job-seeking English teacher. Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, the Baltic states (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia), Russia, Ukraine and other former Soviet Republics occupy a vast area of the globe, offering rich and varied traditions and magnificent scenery, some of it relatively untrodden. From the exquisite painted monasteries of Romania to the much photographed rooftops of Prague, the region has been a magnet for job-seekers since the fall of Communism.
Thousands of joint ventures have been launched and academic alliances forged in that time, as English has supplanted Russian as the foreign language of choice. Many of these nations have become flourishing and stable democracies that continue to welcome native English speakers for decades. Unlike in the early days, it is now virtually essential to have some ESL training and/or experience, or at the very least friends and contacts in situ, in order to get a full-time job as an English instructor in the major cities. Vacancies tend to be more numerous in the less appealing industrial cities and provincial towns. Membership in the European Union means that for immigration purposes, nationals of other EU member states have an advantage over North Americans who will have to jump through a number of bureaucratic hoops in order to be hired legally.
The demand for native speakers of English is still strong in some of the former satellite republics of Russia. In some regions, economic hardship prevails, which means that opportunities exist for expatriate teachers but remuneration is low. A handful of independent placement organizations and commercial companies in the US and UK send teachers to Eastern European outposts. Such programs (some are listed at the end of this article) are designed primarily for individuals in search of a cultural experience who don’t mind financing themselves.
Anyone with a relevant resumé should contact well-established schools in East European cities. To find the smaller schools on the spot, check the online Yellow Pages, local English language web notice boards, and seek out the expat community.." —Susan Griffith in Teaching English in Central and Eastern Europe
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Teach & Travel Worldwide with TEFL Worldwide Prague
TEFL Worldwide Prague is a highly reputable British and American owned school offering the 4-week internationally recognized TEFL certificate course in the enchanting city of Prague. Become certified and gain the skills to teach English in any classroom abroad. Job placement assistance worldwide. Experience another culture, language, job, life--another world.
Dates: Year-round. See our program dates for more.
Cost: 1200 Euro tuition includes: full tuition for the TEFL Course, job assistance worldwide, airport/train station pick-up, welcome pack and map, Prague orientation, settling in assistance, and housing and Visa guidance for those staying in Prague .
Contact: TEFL Worldwide, Cheryl Drabova, Freyova 12/1, 190 00 Prague 9, Czech Republic;
Website: www.teflworldwideprague.com
E-mail: info@teflworldwideprague.com
Phone: +420 603 486 830 Fax: +420 283 892 440
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4-week TEFL Courses in Prague
Travel and teach English anywhere in the world, experience new cultures, learn new languages and improve your students' chances in life.
Teach English worldwide. With 4 weeks top quality, practical training at OxfordTEFL, accredited by Trinity College London, you will get a Certificate in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). Both our school and our student flats are located right in the heart of Prague.
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Dates: Courses every month.
Cost: 1,200 €uros which includes: Official Certificate by the International Examinations Board, Trinity College London, accommodation finding service, and job search support. Hundreds of successful graduates teaching English around the world are our best guarantee.
Contact: Oxford TEFL Prague, Národní 25B, Prague 1, 110 00, Czech Republic; Tel. 00 420 226 211 900, Fax 00 420 226 211 901.
Email: tesol@oxfordtefl.cz
Website: www.teflprague.com |
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Via Lingua TEFL Certification in Greece
Via Lingua provides international TEFL certificate courses in many of the world's most popular teaching destinations. With courses in 15 countries, Via Lingua is one of the world's largest and most respected global TEFL course providers.
Our programs in Crete offer 130 hours of training, including 10 hours of assessed teaching practice. The Via Lingua course exceeds all professional guidelines for the regulation of international TEFL certificate courses, and is moderated by the ELT Institute, Hunter College and accredited by the College of Teachers in England, and is recognized by the British Council. Graduate credits are also available.
Dates: Courses are offered monthly throughout the year
Cost: €1575 (tuition and accommodation included)
Contact: Via Lingua International TEFL Programs
Tel.: 1 888 835 6207
Email: info@vialingua.org
Website: www.vialingua.org
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Via Lingua TEFL Certification in Hungary
Via Lingua provides international TEFL certificate courses in many of the world's most popular teaching destinations. With courses in 15 countries, Via Lingua is one of the world's largest and most respected global TEFL course providers.
Our programs in Budapest offer 130 hours of training, including 10 hours of assessed teaching practice. The Via Lingua course exceeds all professional guidelines for the regulation of international TEFL certificate courses, and is moderated by the ELT Institute, Hunter College and accredited by the College of Teachers in England, and is recognized by the British Council. Graduate credits are also available.
Dates: Courses are offered monthly throughout the year
Cost: €1300 for tuition; €300 for accommodation
Contact: Via Lingua International TEFL Programs
Tel.: 1 888 835 6207
Email: info@vialingua.org
Website: www.vialingua.org
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Via Lingua TEFL Certification in Turkey
Via Lingua provides international TEFL certificate courses in many of the world's most popular teaching destinations. With courses in 15 countries, Via Lingua is one of the world's largest and most respected global TEFL course providers.
Our programs in Istanbul offer 130 hours of training, including 10 hours of assessed teaching practice. The Via Lingua course exceeds all professional guidelines for the regulation of international TEFL certificate courses, and is moderated by the ELT Institute, Hunter College and accredited by the College of Teachers in England, and is recognized by the British Council. Graduate credits are also available.
Dates: Courses are offered monthly throughout the year
Cost: '€1275 for tuition; €300 for accommodation
Contact: Via Lingua International TEFL Programs
Tel.: 1 888 835 6207
Email: info@vialingua.org
Website: www.vialingua.org
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Teach in Georgia with Greenheart Travel!
Teach in Georgia! No teaching experience required! All expenses paid!
Greenheart Travel partners with the Georgian Ministry of Education and Science to improve education throughout all of Georgia. They are looking to hire responsible, enthusiastic native or near-native English speakers who are motivated to learn and share knowledge. If you are looking for a unique, eye-opening, and unforgettable experience, teach English in Georgia through Greenheart Travel and help make a difference!
Greenheart Travel is accepting application on a rolling basis for the 2012 start dates. Start dates are twice per month for one or two semester programs.
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Dates: The 15th and 30th of each month.
Cost: No cost..
Contact: Greenheart Travel, 746 N. LaSalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60654.
Tel.: 1.888-ABROAD-1.
Website/ www.cci-exchange.com
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WorldTeach
Teaching English in Poland for the Summer
Non-profit organization that places volunteer teachers of ESL or EFL in Polish summer camps (among other countries worldwide). Camps are in rural areas of Poland and placements last 7 weeks. Visit the Poland section of the website for more information.
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Dates and locations: Summer programs: June-Aug (7-10 weeks).
Contact: WorldTeach, One Brattle Square, Suite 550, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.
Tel./Fax: 857.259.6646 ext. 201/857.259.6638
Email: info@worldteach.org
Website: www.worldteach.org
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Angloville
Cultural Exchange in Poland
A cultural exchange program, where you stay for 6 days in a 3-star hotel in Poland (board and lodging paid) in exchange for conversing in English with Polish participants. Native speakers only.
Contact: info@angloville.com, www.angloville.com
Archibald School of English
Lively native speaker teachers work alongside Polish teachers.
Contact: teaching@archibald.pl; archibald.pl
BKC — International House Moscow
Teaching English in Russia
As a member of the International House World Organization BKC-IH Moscow offers job opportunities and teacher training courses (CELTA, DELTA, IHCYL etc.) to 150 English teachers in Russia a year. In addition, the school offers Russian as a second language and courses in French, German, Spanish, Italian, and other modern languages.
Visit: www.bkcih-moscow.com.
British-American Language Centre
50 teachers for centers in Samara and Togliatti, Russia.
Visit: www.the-world.ru.
Bridges for Education, Inc.
Every year BFE recruits groups of teachers and unskilled teaching assistants from the U.S. and Canada for summer language and peace camps in Central and Eastern Europe, plus China. (Destinations in 2006 were Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania.)
Visit: www.bridges4edu.org.
Brytania School Of English
Qualified TEFL teachers for this school plus branch in Tarnow, Poland.
Visit: www.brytania.com.pl.
Cambridge/CELTA
Four-week intensive course for those wishing to enter ELT or experienced teachers seeking recognized qualification. Highly practical, including seminars and workshops, observed teaching practice, and feedback. Assessment of teaching and written work throughout course. Help provided with accommodations. (Also DELTA, YL extension, Teaching English for Business).
Visit: www.ih.com.pl.
EF English First
English teaching contracts Sept./Oct. to May at one of the many EF schools in Russia, mainly in or near Moscow. Teachers must have a degree and 4-week TEFL certificate.
Visit: www.englishfirst.com.
English School of Communication Skills (ESCS)
Hires 100 EFL teachers for five language schools in southern Poland and summer language camps at Polish seaside. Offers its own 3-week TEFL training course in August, at a cost of $400 (tarnow@escs.pl).
Contact: personnel@escs.pl; www.escs.pl.
English Unlimited
A large English language school with 11 centers near Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia, etc.
Visit: www.eu.com.pl.
International House World Organization
One of the first language teaching organizations to operate in Eastern Europe, IH continues to be one of the most active and has expanded into the Central Asian Republics. International House now has schools in 50+ different countries all over the world. Open only to teachers with a Cambridge CELTA or Trinity TESOL Certificate or equivalent. Typically, there are vacancies at IH schools in the Russian Federation, Poland, Ukraine and Slovakia (listed on website).
Visit: ihworld.com
International House Krakow
Cambridge CELTA Course, Krakow, Poland
The CELTA is the most widely recognised qualification in teaching and the course most commonly cited by employers as a prerequisite for teaching posts. International House Krakow has excellent tutors with years of experience. Taking CELTA in Krakow is the most affordable course in the world, the city is lively and historic, and cost of living is very low.
Contact: training@ih.pl, www.ih.pl
INTESOL Prague
Onsite and online TEFL/TESOL courses
Fully accredited TEFL certificate programs in Prague. We have 4-week onsite intensive courses, flexible online/onsite courses and online programs available.
Contact: info@intesol-prague.com, www.intesol-prague.com
Language House TEFL- Teach English to the World
Excellent training from a reputable school. The Language House TEFL in Prague offers 4-week, 130-hour, internationally recognized TEFL courses for individuals wishing to teach English worldwide. They offer small classes, almost twice the amount of teaching practice than most courses, an intensive grammar component, job guarantee and more.
Contact: info@thelanguagehouse.net, www.TheLanguageHouse.net
Language Link Work-Study Program
Teaching English and Learning Russian in Russia
The Work-Study program is aimed at people who wish to undertake serious study of Russian, and at the same time gain international work experience and earn some money to help financially support themselves in Russia by teaching English as a Foreign Language. For those without prior qualification the program can also provide a means of earning an in-house TEFL qualification.
Contact: jobs@languagelink.ru, www.jobs.languagelink.ru.
Lingua Nova
English Native Speakers Wanted in Poland
Lingua Nova, a dynamic and well-known private language school based in Warsaw, Poland is looking for energetic, outgoing, self-motivated English native speakers with CELTA/TEFL certificate or equivalent. Full-time and part -time EFL positions are available immediately. We offer great career opportunities, competitive salary, a renewable one year contract, and help with finding accommodation.
Visit: www.linguanova.com.pl
The London School of English
Also has branches in Odessa and Donetsk, all of which employ native-speaker teachers with certificates.
Contact: 39 Polytehnichna str., Bld. 19, Office 105, Kiev, Ukraine; 011-38 044 241-9654 / 241-8927 / 236-5277; admin@lse.kiev.ua; www.lse.ua.
Peace Corps
Provides volunteer teachers on 27-month contracts to many countries in Eastern Europe, with the largest numbers in Ukraine, Bulgaria, Kyrgyz Republic and Romania. Must be US citizen, over 18 and in good health. All expenses, including airfare and health insurance, are covered. Applicants with at least three months of teaching or tutoring experience in English or ESL are recruited to teach at both secondary and university level and to become involved with teacher training and curriculum development.
Visit: www.peacecorps.gov
Prague College
Teaching Business English Certificate
Teaching Business English Certificate (TBEC) - including the LCCIEB "Further Certificate in Teaching Business English" and two business specialisations. The full program consists of two business courses (Business Practice and Marketing) as well as the "Further Certificate in Teaching Business English" course and a practicum. The business courses introduce you to the principles and practice of business, as well as a more detailed study of marketing. All courses encourage active and practical participation. Courses are college-level professional qualifications and run according to Prague College academic guidelines. Students who already have some knowledge of business can take more advanced courses for their business course component, including Advertising, Public Relations and Principles of Management.
Contact: info@praguecollege.cz, www.praguecollege.cz
Profi-Lingua
Branches in Krakow, Warsaw, Wroclaw, Poznan, Gdansk, Gdynia, Szczecin, Lodz, Lublin, Kielce, Katowice, Sosnowiec, Gliwice, Tychy and Zabrze, Poland. Teachers who must have a degree, TEFL certificate and 2 years of teaching experience.
Contact: www.profi-lingua.pl.
Projects Abroad
US office of British company Teaching & Projects Abroad. Recruits volunteers to work as English Language Teaching Assistants for the summer or during the academic year in Moldova and Romania, as well as many countries worldwide. No TEFL background required. Sample package costs: $1,845 for 1 month teaching in Romania, $2,595 for 3 months in Moldova (excluding airfares).
Contact: info@projects-abroad.org; www.projects-abroad.org
Saxoncourt
One of the largest UK-based recruiters of qualified EFL teachers. Places more than 600 teachers per year in schools in 20 countries including Poland and Russia (including Siberia).
Contact: recruit@saxoncourt.com; www.saxoncourt.com.
Serendipity Russia
English teaching program in Vladimir, Russia (120 miles northeast of Moscow) from mid-August to end of April with probable 2-month extension. Participants live with a Russian family, study Russian, take an online TESOL course ($250) and receive visa support.
Visit: www.serendipity-russia.com.
Sharing One Language (SOL)
Non-profit that recruits about 30 graduates to teach in state schools mainly in Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania but also in Albania and Croatia. Interviews preferred in U.K., though telephone/Internet interviews possible. All posts include local salary ($350-$550 per month, less in Romania) and housing.
Contact: info@sol.org.uk, www.sol.org.uk.
Sunny Plus English School
Hires university-educated Americans with some teaching experience.
Contact: office@sunnyplus.ru, www.sunnyplus.ru.
Svezhy Veter Travel Agency
Runs a number of programs in the seldom-visited city of Izhevsk between Moscow and the Urals. Native speakers can be placed at a local secondary school to teach mornings plus an evening course, in exchange for homestay accommodation, meals and visa support. The agency also offers placement of English-speakers on summer camps, as au pairs and in work experience positions. The agency fee is 100-150 Euros.
Visit: www.sv-agency.udm.ru
Tudomany Nyelviskola
Teaching English in Hungary
Affiliated with ELT training centre Via Lingua Budapest (Tavasz u. 3, 1033 Budapest; tel./fax 011-36-1-368 11 56; www.via-lingua.hu). Local interviews essential.
Contact: info@tudomanynyelviskola.hu; www.tudomanynyelviskola.hu.
Worldwide School
Teaching English in Poland
16 teachers with TEFL certificates to teach for an academic year. $1,000-$2,000 a month gross.
Contact: praca@worldwideschool.pl; www.worldwideschool.pl.
York School of English
Employs teachers of many nationalities in Poland.
Contact: www.york.edu.pl.
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