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Europe is often overlooked by new TEFL teachers, but it remains one of the strongest TEFL markets in the world. Its close proximity to the UK makes it an attractive option for those looking to stay closer to home while still immersing themselves in a new culture.
English teachers earn a comfortable wage in most European countries.
The teaching English market in Europe is one of the most developed in the world. With strong cultural and business ties to the English-speaking world, learning English is taken very seriously in Europe. Children tend to start learning English from a very young age, however there remains a large market in teaching English to adults in many European countries.
The main hiring season starts at the end of summer in preparation for September term time. Interviewing is often carried out closer to the beginning of terms than many other regions. There is a secondary hiring season after Christmas in January.
English teachers earn a comfortable wage in most European countries. Europe can be a good choice for newly qualified TEFL teachers from the UK, as you will always feel close to home and there are significant cultural similarities.
Country | Degree Requirement | Typical Contract Length | Peak Hiring Seasons | Visa Info | Typical Students | Average Monthly Cost of Living in £ GBP & Local Currency | Average Monthly Salary in £ GBP & Local Currency |
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![]() Austria |
BA/BS required | 6 - 12 months | October - June | EU citizenship or work visa | Business professionals, children | 1,100 - 2,800 EUR (930 - 2,350 GBP) | 1,100 - 2,800 EUR (930 - 2,350 GBP) |
![]() Belgium |
BA/BS required | 12 months | September/October and January | EU citizenship or work visa | Business professionals, children | 1,500 - 2,000 EUR (1,555 - 1,670 GBP) | 1,500 - 2,000 EUR (1,555 - 1,670 GBP) |
![]() Croatia |
BA/ BS degree required | 12 – 24 months | year-round | work visa unless EU national | children, adults | 3 500 – 5 000 HKR (400 – 570 GBP) | 8 000 – 10 000 HKR (920 – 1 100 GBP) |
![]() Czech Republic |
BA/BS required | 6 – 12 months | August, September and January, February | Work permit or EU passport | Students, professionals | CZK 8000 – CZK 15 000 (£210 – £ 400) | CZK 20 000 – CZK 30 000 (£530 – £ 800) |
![]() Finland |
BA/BS required | 6 – 12 months | August, December | Residence permit based on employment or EU passport | Students, professionals | EUR 1 200 – EUR 1 500 (£865 – £1 000) | EUR 1 200 – EUR 2 500 (£865 – £1 800) |
![]() France |
BA/BS required | 9 – 12 months | September and January | EU citizenship or work visa | Business professionals, children | 1,000 – 1,700 EUR (837 - 1,423 GBP) | 1,295 – 2,000 EUR (1,100 - 1,675 GBP) |
![]() Georgia |
BA/BS required | 3 – 12 months | August, January | Tourist visa | Children, adults | GEL 450 – GEL 1 800 (£135 – £550) | GEL 670 – GEL 4 500 (£200 – £1 400) |
![]() Germany |
BA/BS required | 12 months | January - December | EU citizenship or work visa | Business professionals, children | 1,100 – 2,500 EUR (920 - 2,093 GBP) | 1,100 – 2,800 EUR (920 - 2,345 GBP) |
![]() Greece |
Not required | 6- 12 Months | September & January | EU citizenship or work visa | Business professionals, children | 1,000 – 1,500 EUR (833 - 1,250 GBP) | 1,000 – 1,500 EUR (833 - 1,250 GBP) |
![]() Hungary |
BA/BS required | 12 months | All year round | Work visa in advance | Business professionals, children | 150,000 – 250,000 HUF (420 - 700 GBP) | 150,000 – 250,000 HUF (420 - 700 GBP) |
![]() Ireland |
BA/ BS degree preferred | variable | year-round | work permit, unless you are an EU citizen | adults, students | 1 200 – 1 500 EUR (1 000 – 1 300 GBP) | 20 EUR/hour (17 GBP/hour |
![]() Italy |
BA/BS required | 9 - 12 months | September and January | EU citizenship or work visa | Business professionals, children | 800-1,500 EUR (670 -1,255 GBP) | 800-1,500 EUR (670 - 1,255 GBP) |
![]() Netherlands |
BA/BS required | 9 – 12 months | August, December | Work permit or EU passport | Children, students, adults | EUR 1200 – EUR 1400 (£850 – £1000) | EUR 1600 – EUR 2100 (£1150 – £1500) |
![]() Norway |
BA/BS required | 6 – 12 months | September to December | Work permit for non-EU passports | Students, professionals | NOK 20 000 – NOK 30 000 (£1 700 – £2 600) | NOK 25 000 – NOK 30 000 (£2 100 – £ 2 600) |
![]() Poland |
Not required | 9 - 12 Months | October and January | EU citizenship or working visa | Business professionals | 700 – 1,400 EUR (586 - 1,170 GBP) | 700 – 1,400 EUR (586 - 1,170 GBP) |
![]() Portugal |
BA/BS required | 9 - 12 Months | September - June | EU citizenship or working visa | Business professionals, children | 700 – 1,400 EUR (586 - 1,170 GBP) | 700 – 1,400 EUR (586 - 1,170 GBP) |
![]() Romania |
Not required | 9 - 12 Months | September - June | EU citizenship or tourist visa convert to work visa | Business professionals, children | 1,100 – 2,200 RON (205 - 410 GBP) | 1,100 – 2,200 RON (205 - 410 GBP) |
![]() Russia |
Not required | 9 - 12 Months | September - June | Work visa | Business professionals, children | 20,000 – 33,000 RUB (370 - 612 GBP) | 20,000 – 33,000 RUB (370 - 612 GBP) |
![]() Slovakia |
Not required | 6 - 12 Months | June and September | EU citizenship or tourist visa convert to work visa | Business professionals, children | 460 – 915 EUR (400 - 795 GBP) | 460 – 915 EUR (400 - 795 GBP) |
![]() Spain |
Not required | 6 - 12 Months | September - October | EU Citizenship or work visa | Business professionals, children | 1,000 – 1,500 EUR (833 - 1,250 GBP) | 1,000 – 1,500 EUR (833 - 1,250 GBP) |
![]() Sweden |
BA/BS required | 9 Months | July, August | Work visa/ EU passport | Adults, professionals | SEK 10 000 – SEK 20 000 (£775 – £1 500) | SEK 18 500 – SEK 23 000 (£1 400 – £1 800) |
![]() Switzerland |
BA/BS required | 6 – 12 months | September, January | B visa | Students, adults | CHF 2 000 – CHF 2 500 (£1 400 – £1 700) | CHF2 300 – CHF 4 000 (£1 600 – £2 800) |
![]() Turkey |
Not required | 6 - 12 Months | Year-round language schools, September - public and private schools | Work visa | Business professionals, children | 3,390 – 5,085 TRY (500 - 750 GBP) | 5.085 – 12,205 TRY (750 - 1,800 GBP) |
![]() Turkey |
Not required | 6 - 12 Months | Year-round language schools, September - public and private schools | Work visa | Business professionals, children | 3,390 – 5,085 TRY (500 - 750 GBP) | 5.085 – 12,205 TRY (750 - 1,800 GBP) |
![]() UK |
BA/BS required | 3 - 12 Months | April - May, summer holidays | EU Citizenship or work visa | Business professionals, children | 720 – 1,400 GBP | 1,500 - 2,500 GBP |
Please note the information provided above is given as a general guide only. Information and currency conversions were correct at the time of publication, but they may change at any time.
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