How to Begin Teaching in Greece

Beautiful Beaches, Hills and Panoramic Landscapes

Greece is not just about the past, but also has many areas to explore.

Greece has influenced generations of European countries for thousands of years. The civilisation of ancient Greece and its presence can be found in our modern day Olympics and the very notion of democracy, which emanated from its first experiments in Athens. Greek philosophy permeates Western culture, with the sayings and thoughts of Socrates and Pluto still resounding with modern generations. Pythagoras and Euclid’s influence can be found in the reaches of modern mathematics, music and science, and Greek theatre and fables are still performed today. For those wishing to visit the ruins of some of the most important sites in antiquity, then Greece is the place for you. Despite the chaotic bustle of Athens, the Acropolis still remains its crowning glory. Ancient Olympus awaits those who wish to explore its archaeological splendour.

Greece is not just about the past, but also has many areas to explore. With a large coastline on the mainland, Greece boasts beautiful beaches, hills and panoramic landscapes. However, the jewel in Greece’s crown is its Islands. From Rhodes to Lesbos, to name just a few, the islands can be easily accessed from an impressive array of ferries. Small white houses, decorated with blue shutters and bright pink flowers greet the visitor, while small elegant back streets, as well as beautiful coves, wait to be discovered and explored. Greece also has it very own cuisine, with hummus, feta salad, mezes served with hot pitta and moussaka. The people here are friendly, hospitable, and despite recent hardships, find a way to enjoy life.

Teaching Opportunities

Due to the economic crisis that has hit Greece in recent years, there are fewer opportunities than there were before in the EFL job market. People have less money to spend on luxuries. This means that there are now larger classes in private language schools with shorter lesson times, to make them more economical. Positions to teach can be found in Athens, Crete, Corfu, Thessaloniki and Larissa. Most jobs start at the beginning of the academic calendar, in September and again in January. Therefore, it is important to apply at least 2 months before these start dates. Greece also favours teachers who originate from the EU. In order to teach in Greece it is now generally necessary to have a 120-hour TEFL certificate. Classes in Greece are mainly focused on examinations, particularly Cambridge English examinations, and the national English proficiency exam, Kratiko. In order to be competitive, you need to research these exams, so that you can talk about them during your job interview. The salary in Greece is low, but this can be increased through private lessons.

Teaching Requirements

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

Not required

6- 12 Months

September & January

EU citizenship or work visa

Business professionals, children

1,000 – 1,500 EUR (833 - 1,250 GBP)

Degree Requirement

Not required

Typical Contract Length

6- 12 Months

Peak Hiring Seasons

September & January

Visa Info

EU citizenship or work visa

Typical Students

Business professionals, children

Average Monthly Cost of Living in £ GBP & Local Currency

1,000 – 1,500 EUR (833 - 1,250 GBP)

Average Monthly Salary in £ GBP & Local Currency

1,000 – 1,500 EUR (833 - 1,250 GBP)

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