Teach English in Central and Eastern Europe
"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 |
Prague, Czech Republic
CTESOL / CTEFL: Teach English Around the World
4 week — Internationally accredited courses worldwide.
ITTT’s training center in Prague, Czech Republic
is just a short tram ride away from the center of this
thriving European city. The mix of fascinating history
and buzzing nightlife means that Prague has something
to offer everyone who chooses to take their TESOL course
here. The course takes place in a working language school
giving trainees the opportunity to meet with working
English teachers and witness them in action in the classroom
as well as put your newly acquired skill into use during
the practical teaching sessions. |
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Website: www.teflcourse.net |
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Via Lingua International TEFL Program in St. Petersburg, Russia
Via Lingua Russia provides an intensive, interactive course to gain certification as a Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Our program is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the world in one of the most fascinating cities in the world! The Via Lingua TEFL Certificate includes vital concepts and strategic skills to live and teach effectively abroad and you acquire a variety of cross-cultural skills with which to analyze different cultures, as well as your own. On successful completion of the course, you will receive the internationally recognized and accredited Via Lingua TEFL certificate. |
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Contact: Via Lingua Florence (Head Office), Via Brunelleschi 1 - 50123, Firenze, Italy
Tel.:(39) 055 283 161
Email: info@vialingua.org
Website: www.vialingua.com |
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Teach & Travel
Worldwide with TEFL Worldwide Prague
TEFL Worldwide Prague is a highly reputable American owned school offering the 4-week Internationally Recognized and Accredited 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. Highly Recommended by their Graduates! |
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Contact: TEFL Worldwide, Cheryl Drabova, Freyova 12/1, 190 00 Prague 9, Czech Republic
Website: teflworldwideprague.com
Email: info@teflworldwideprague.com
Phone: +420 773 486 830. Fax: +420 283
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Angloville
Become TEFL Certified For Free
Spend time in beautiful rural venues with all expenses paid, gain teaching experience & earn a free TEFL certification.
At Angloville we offer cultural exchange programmes across Europe where volunteers receive free board & lodging in return for helping local programme attendees with their English.
After completing two Angloville immersion programmes, you will be entitled to a free 120-hour online TEFL voucher. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your CV/skills while see the world.
Archibald School of English
Lively native speaker teachers work alongside Polish teachers.
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.
International
TEFL Academy
TEFL TESOL Certification Czech Republic, Prague
Courses in Praggue and job placement assistance for
all graduates for jobs worldwide.
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.
TEFL
International Prague | Language and Training
Language and Training is a reputable training centre closely
associated with large Prague language school Threshold Training Associates.
Our TEFL course is externally moderated by TEFL International and
accredited by American Fort Hays University. In our training centre
you will have the chance to meet our experienced teachers and talk
to them about language teaching and life in Prague. All our successful
course graduates get a job guarantee in Prague and job guidance worldwide.
The
Language House
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.
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