Teaching English in Chile

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How to Begin Teaching in Chile

Soaring peaks meet rushing rivers

Although Chile geographically has a small width, this long, narrow strip of land stretches from the snowy heights of the Andes mountain peaks right down to the Pacific Ocean. Despite the distances involved, Chile is easy to get around and explore. Chile is a hiker’s paradise.

The country’s geographical landscape contains mountains, the arid Atacama Desert, volcanoes, fertile valleys and lush forests, as well as glacial fields. Basing yourself in Chile means that if you want to travel to its neighbouring countries, you can easily cross its 300 km width and visit Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. The official language of Chile is Spanish. It is highly recommended that you learn some basic Spanish before arriving in the country, so that you can get around and communicate.

The people of Chile are easy to get along with. In this country, it is essential to go with the flow and enjoy the slow pace. A favourite Chilean pastime is to have long lingering meals and table conversation. Chilean wine is worth savouring and exploring, as Chile has one of the largest wine productions in the world. There are many large and small vineyards to visit.

Chile has had a long and distinguished association with the FIFA World Cup. This sport brings out Chileans’ passion. It permeates everyday life, with Chileans practising the sport all over the country.

 

Teaching Opportunities

There are many varied teaching options available. These include language institutes, high schools and colleges. Business English is also in high demand, with company employees taking private or group classes. The capital city, Santiago, is the political, economic and cultural hub of the country, so many of the opportunities are situated here. There are, however, some opportunities in the Patagonian south.

Many adults are learning English for their careers or for travel. A Level 5 TEFL certificate is highly recommended if you are considering working here. Jobs can be found through agents when searching from abroad or within the country for those wishing to work in high schools and colleges. When finding a contracted job, although there are few benefits attached to it, under Chilean law you are entitled to 3 weeks’ paid holiday. The cost of living is high here and your salary will allow you to live, but not to save. To combat this situation many teachers give private classes.

Teaching Requirements

  • Degree Requirement
    BA/BS required
  • Typical Contract Length
    6 – 12 months
  • Peak Hiring Seasons
    March - August
  • Visa Info
    Tourist visa converted to work visa
  • Typical Students
    Business professionals, children
  • Average Monthly Cost of Living in Local Currency
    450,000 - 550,000 CLP
  • Average Monthly Salary in Local Currency
    400,000 - 800,000 CLP

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