Teaching English in The Netherlands

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How to Begin Teaching in The Netherlands

There is one day every year when the Netherlands and everyone it it is orange

The Netherlands is a small European country bordering Germany and Belgium. There is one day every year when the Netherlands and everyone is it is orange. This is King’s Day and is undoubtedly the biggest holiday of the year. Residents wear orange clothes and celebrate with festivals and street parties all over the Netherlands. This celebration sums up what the Netherlands is all about: spirit and community. The Netherlands is one of the friendliest places you will ever visit and, as an added bonus, it’s postcard-perfectly gorgeous.

The Netherlands is famous for many things: bicycles, canals, tulips, and clogs, amongst other things. Most of the country is flat so riding a bicycle is a great way to get around. From March to May the tulips are in season, and cycling through the flower fields is an experience you will never forget. Then there are the windmills dotted around the countryside, and the canals of Amsterdam, while Maastricht is known as the most beautiful city in the Netherlands.

Of course, the Netherlands is a very liberal country so if you’re looking for some excitement, head on to one of the many coffee shops or take a walk around the Red Light district.

Known for its windmills there are still more than 1,200 windmills scattered around the Netherlands. One of the oldest is the beautiful Zeddam windmill, known also as the Grafelijke Korenmolen van Zeddam. Built around 1441, this is the oldest windmill in the Netherlands; found in Bovendorpsstraat, the windmill stands at 48 feet.

The Netherlands really is famous for its bicycles with a reported 13 million across the country. Considering the population of the Netherlands is 17 million people, that number is even more impressive. With stunning cycling routes to take, it’s not unusual to see parents with several children shopping on bikes – it’s part of life here.

If you are tall you won’t stand out in the Netherlands. With an average height of 182.5cm, Dutch men make the country the tallest nation in the world, while Dutch women rank as the second tallest in the world. It’s believed their huge consumption of dairy products and universal healthcare are contributing factors to this accolade.

Another incredible achievement is the Netherlands has the highest level of English proficiency in the world. It’s now believed 9 out of 10 Dutch people are proficient in speaking English.

 

Teaching Opportunities

It may seem odd to want to teach English in the Netherlands as it is often considered a country where everyone can speak English. Though there definitely is a high level of English in the Netherlands, there are still opportunities for qualified teachers.

Most of the teaching opportunities are in language schools in Amsterdam, Leiden, Maastricht, and Rotterdam. However, it is not easy to work here if you do not have an EU passport – though some jobs can be found online, many employers prefer to hire teachers already in the Netherlands. If you do not have an EU passport, it can be difficult to obtain a work permit.

Teaching Requirements

  • Degree Requirement
    BA/BS required
  • Typical Contract Length
    3-12 months
  • Peak Hiring Seasons
    August, December
  • Visa Info
    Work permit or EU passport
  • Typical Students
    Business professionals, children
  • Average Monthly Cost of Living in Local Currency
    1,200 - 1,400 EUR
  • Average Monthly Salary in Local Currency
    1,600 - 2,100 EUR

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