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Contents
Why teach English
Requirements
Jobs and programs
How to get a job
Salaries and benefits
Cost of living
Life and culture
Teaching English in Prague is a great opportunity to earn money, live in a historical city, and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle and a high quality of life.
Prague is a city which straddles the past and the present. Castles and modern buildings are never far apart.
Why teach English in Prague
There is a high demand for English instruction in Prague. English proficiency is widely understood to be an important aspect of global success in the business, academic and social worlds.
Because of this, Prague is home to many language schools, private English-medium schools, in-company lessons and summer camps. There are plenty of opportunities to earn a competitive salary teaching English in Prague.
Besides the teaching, Prague is a great starting point for travelling Europe. As a central European country, other top European destinations are just a hop, skip and a jump away from Prague, which has great travel links with the rest of the continent.
Living in Prague is relatively affordable for a European city. Teaching in Prague allows you to experience the convenience of living in Europe while enjoying a comfortable lifestyle.
What are the requirements to teach English in Prague?
There is a high demand for teachers in the Czech Republic, and in Prague in particular.
What will I need to qualify to teach in Prague?
To teach English in Prague, the same degree and TEFL certification requirements apply as to teach English in the rest of the Czech Republic. These requirements apply to get a working visa to allow you to live and work in the Czech Republic.
If you’re an EU citizen, you don’t need a visa to live and work in Prague. Some countries have reciprocal relationships with the Czech Republic, making it easy to get a visa.
One example of this is the Youth Mobility Visa for Canadian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 years. Citizens of eight countries (United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea) can apply for a digital nomad visa.
If you don’t qualify for any of these visa options, you’ll need to secure a job so that your employer can sponsor a work visa for you.
1. Degree requirements
To teach English in Prague, a Bachelor’s degree is required. Your degree does not need to be in Education or English – it can be any four-year degree or the equivalent.
2. TEFL certification
A high-quality, internationally recognised TEFL qualification is needed to land a job in Prague. Your TEFL qualification should be at least 120 hours.
A Level 5 TEFL certificate from The TEFL Academy provides you with knowledge of the foundations of teaching English as a foreign language while giving you a taste of practical teaching in the EFL classroom. It is exactly what you need to get a TEFL job in Prague.
3. Start-up costs
Prague is relatively cheap by European standards. Moving to Prague requires a certain amount of capital until your first paycheque arrives in your bank account.
Common start-up costs include:
- Accommodation: If accommodation is not provided by your employer or included in your salary, you will need capital to cover a deposit and the first month’s rent. In Prague, the deposit for an apartment can be anything from one month to three months’ rent.
- TEFL certification: A TEFL course can cost between $100 and $500, depending on the length and level of the course and the course provider.
- Document fees: Any costs related to certifying and notarising your degree and TEFL certificate
- Flight ticket: Variable.
- Visa application: The cost of getting a work visa is subject to your home country. You can expect to pay between $25 and $50. The most common visa to work on in Prague is the Zivnostensky visa (or Zivno).
- Living expenses: Generally speaking, without including any expenses related to accommodation, it’s recommended that you have approximately 18,000 Kč– 23,000 Kč($800 – $1,000) at your disposal until your first paycheque.
What is not required to qualify to teach English in Prague?
You don’t need to be able to speak Czech to teach English in Prague. You also don’t need teaching experience or a degree in Education.
Read more: How Can I Teach English Abroad Without Speaking The Local Language?
Types of teaching jobs in Prague
Teaching in Prague can mean teaching in private language schools, in-company and privately.
1. Private language schools
Private language schools in Prague typically provide English lessons to adults, business professionals and in-company. The lessons can take place in a language school, but more likely in a coffee shop, workplace or the student’s home.
Language schools pay around 280-500 Kč ($12-22) per hour. Bear in mind, working for a language school can require a lot of travelling time between lessons.
2. Private junior and high schools
Private schools hire mainly around January and September. To teach in a private junior or high school, teaching experience is preferred. Teachers can expect to earn between 23,000Kč-34,000Kč ($1,000-$1,500) a month.
3. In-company
Because Business English is in such high demand in Prague, it’s possible to teach Business English at a workplace – either as an employee of a language school or as a freelance teacher. Teaching in-company you can earn 300 Kč-500Kč ($15-$22) an hour.
4. Private lessons
Private lessons offer full flexibility for teachers. Teachers set their own rates but usually charge between 350Kč-575Kč ($15-$25) an hour. Private lessons are very common in Prague. Some teachers work full-time as freelance private tutors, while others use private lessons to supplement their income.
5. Summer camps
Summer camps are short-term teaching posts. Food and accommodation are usually provided. Summer camps pay about 5,000č -7,500č a week.
How to get a job teaching English in Prague
The majority of TEFL jobs in Prague are confirmed on the ground. In other words, TEFL teachers arrive in Prague and attend interviews when in the city. Following the interview, a demo lesson is often expected.
Read more: Teaching Demo Tips To Ace Your Interview
The major recruiting seasons in Prague are September – October and January – February.
It is possible to find a job online before you arrive, but this is more common for teachers who don’t have an EU passport and need a work permit. The TEFL Academy’s Jobs Board is a great place to start looking for a job in Prague. The TEFL Academy also offers internships and volunteer placements.
Average salary for teaching English in Prague
On average you can expect to take home an average of 35,000 Kč ($1,500) a month.
What are the common benefits for teachers in Prague?
Benefits vary depending on your school or employer. Here are some things that may be included in your contract:
- An end-of-contract bonus
- Opportunities for Continuous Professional Development
- Health insurance
What is the cost of living in Prague?
These are the basic expenses you can expect living in Prague:
Accommodation
- One-bedroom apartment in city centre: 25,000Kč ($1,100)
- One-bedroom apartment outside city centre: 20,000Kč ($880)
Utilities
- Water, electricity, heating, garbage: 7,000 Kč ($300)
Food and groceries
- Monthly shop: 4,000 Kč ($175)
- A meal at an inexpensive restaurant: 230Kč ($10)
Public transport
- One-way ticket: 30 Kč ($1.30)
- Monthly pass: 550Kč ($24)
Internet and phone
- Internet, unlimited: 500Kč ($22)
- Phone: 650Kč ($28)
Entertainment
- Cinema, gym, going out etc: 2,000Kč ($80)
What is it like living and working in Prague?
- The Czech Republic is known to be warm and welcoming to tourists and expats alike. As a teacher, you can expect to forge close friendships with your colleagues and neighbours, allowing you to truly experience the culture of the city.
- The city is alive with culture! There is something for art lovers, music lovers, theatre lovers – and enough green spaces within the city to satisfy those who enjoy the great outdoors.
- Prague is famous for its beer culture and gastronomy.
- It’s one of the safest cities in Europe, with a low cost of living but a high quality of life.
If you’re seriously considering teaching English in Prague, chat with us about one of our TEFL courses and find out how we can help you start your TEFL teaching journey.
Contents
Teaching English in Prague is a great opportunity to earn money, live in a historical city, and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle and a high quality of life.
Prague is a city which straddles the past and the present. Castles and modern buildings are never far apart.
Why teach English in Prague
There is a high demand for English instruction in Prague. English proficiency is widely understood to be an important aspect of global success in the business, academic and social worlds.
Because of this, Prague is home to many language schools, private English-medium schools, in-company lessons and summer camps. There are plenty of opportunities to earn a competitive salary teaching English in Prague.
Besides the teaching, Prague is a great starting point for travelling Europe. As a central European country, other top European destinations are just a hop, skip and a jump away from Prague, which has great travel links with the rest of the continent.
Living in Prague is relatively affordable for a European city. Teaching in Prague allows you to experience the convenience of living in Europe while enjoying a comfortable lifestyle.
What are the requirements to teach English in Prague?
There is a high demand for teachers in the Czech Republic, and in Prague in particular.
What will I need to qualify to teach in Prague?
To teach English in Prague, the same degree and TEFL certification requirements apply as to teach English in the rest of the Czech Republic. These requirements apply to get a working visa to allow you to live and work in the Czech Republic.
If you’re an EU citizen, you don’t need a visa to live and work in Prague. Some countries have reciprocal relationships with the Czech Republic, making it easy to get a visa.
One example of this is the Youth Mobility Visa for Canadian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 years. Citizens of eight countries (United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea) can apply for a digital nomad visa.
If you don’t qualify for any of these visa options, you’ll need to secure a job so that your employer can sponsor a work visa for you.
1. Degree requirements
To teach English in Prague, a Bachelor’s degree is required. Your degree does not need to be in Education or English – it can be any four-year degree or the equivalent.
2. TEFL certification
A high-quality, internationally recognised TEFL qualification is needed to land a job in Prague. Your TEFL qualification should be at least 120 hours.
A Level 5 TEFL certificate from The TEFL Academy provides you with knowledge of the foundations of teaching English as a foreign language while giving you a taste of practical teaching in the EFL classroom. It is exactly what you need to get a TEFL job in Prague.
3. Start-up costs
Prague is relatively cheap by European standards. Moving to Prague requires a certain amount of capital until your first paycheque arrives in your bank account.
Common start-up costs include:
- Accommodation: If accommodation is not provided by your employer or included in your salary, you will need capital to cover a deposit and the first month’s rent. In Prague, the deposit for an apartment can be anything from one month to three months’ rent.
- TEFL certification: A TEFL course can cost between $100 and $500, depending on the length and level of the course and the course provider.
- Document fees: Any costs related to certifying and notarising your degree and TEFL certificate
- Flight ticket: Variable.
- Visa application: The cost of getting a work visa is subject to your home country. You can expect to pay between $25 and $50. The most common visa to work on in Prague is the Zivnostensky visa (or Zivno).
- Living expenses: Generally speaking, without including any expenses related to accommodation, it’s recommended that you have approximately 18,000 Kč– 23,000 Kč($800 – $1,000) at your disposal until your first paycheque.
What is not required to qualify to teach English in Prague?
You don’t need to be able to speak Czech to teach English in Prague. You also don’t need teaching experience or a degree in Education.
Read more: How Can I Teach English Abroad Without Speaking The Local Language?
Types of teaching jobs in Prague
Teaching in Prague can mean teaching in private language schools, in-company and privately.
1. Private language schools
Private language schools in Prague typically provide English lessons to adults, business professionals and in-company. The lessons can take place in a language school, but more likely in a coffee shop, workplace or the student’s home.
Language schools pay around 280-500 Kč ($12-22) per hour. Bear in mind, working for a language school can require a lot of travelling time between lessons.
2. Private junior and high schools
Private schools hire mainly around January and September. To teach in a private junior or high school, teaching experience is preferred. Teachers can expect to earn between 23,000Kč-34,000Kč ($1,000-$1,500) a month.
3. In-company
Because Business English is in such high demand in Prague, it’s possible to teach Business English at a workplace – either as an employee of a language school or as a freelance teacher. Teaching in-company you can earn 300 Kč-500Kč ($15-$22) an hour.
4. Private lessons
Private lessons offer full flexibility for teachers. Teachers set their own rates but usually charge between 350Kč-575Kč ($15-$25) an hour. Private lessons are very common in Prague. Some teachers work full-time as freelance private tutors, while others use private lessons to supplement their income.
5. Summer camps
Summer camps are short-term teaching posts. Food and accommodation are usually provided. Summer camps pay about 5,000č -7,500č a week.
How to get a job teaching English in Prague
The majority of TEFL jobs in Prague are confirmed on the ground. In other words, TEFL teachers arrive in Prague and attend interviews when in the city. Following the interview, a demo lesson is often expected.
Read more: Teaching Demo Tips To Ace Your Interview
The major recruiting seasons in Prague are September – October and January – February.
It is possible to find a job online before you arrive, but this is more common for teachers who don’t have an EU passport and need a work permit. The TEFL Academy’s Jobs Board is a great place to start looking for a job in Prague. The TEFL Academy also offers internships and volunteer placements.
Average salary for teaching English in Prague
On average you can expect to take home an average of 35,000 Kč ($1,500) a month.
What are the common benefits for teachers in Prague?
Benefits vary depending on your school or employer. Here are some things that may be included in your contract:
- An end-of-contract bonus
- Opportunities for Continuous Professional Development
- Health insurance
What is the cost of living in Prague?
These are the basic expenses you can expect living in Prague:
Accommodation
- One-bedroom apartment in city centre: 25,000Kč ($1,100)
- One-bedroom apartment outside city centre: 20,000Kč ($880)
Utilities
- Water, electricity, heating, garbage: 7,000 Kč ($300)
Food and groceries
- Monthly shop: 4,000 Kč ($175)
- A meal at an inexpensive restaurant: 230Kč ($10)
Public transport
- One-way ticket: 30 Kč ($1.30)
- Monthly pass: 550Kč ($24)
Internet and phone
- Internet, unlimited: 500Kč ($22)
- Phone: 650Kč ($28)
Entertainment
- Cinema, gym, going out etc: 2,000Kč ($80)
What is it like living and working in Prague?
- The Czech Republic is known to be warm and welcoming to tourists and expats alike. As a teacher, you can expect to forge close friendships with your colleagues and neighbours, allowing you to truly experience the culture of the city.
- The city is alive with culture! There is something for art lovers, music lovers, theatre lovers – and enough green spaces within the city to satisfy those who enjoy the great outdoors.
- Prague is famous for its beer culture and gastronomy.
- It’s one of the safest cities in Europe, with a low cost of living but a high quality of life.
If you’re seriously considering teaching English in Prague, chat with us about one of our TEFL courses and find out how we can help you start your TEFL teaching journey.
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