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Teaching in Europe
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.
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.
Teaching requirements by country
Degree Requirement |
Typical Contract Length |
Peak Hiring Seasons |
Visa Info |
Typical Students |
Average Monthly Cost of Living in Local Currency |
Average Monthly Salary in Local Currency |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greece |
Not required | 6- 12 Months | September & January | EU citizenship or work visa | Business professionals, children | 1,000 – 1,500 EUR | 1,000 – 1,500 EUR |
Poland |
Not required | 9 - 12 Months | October and January | EU citizenship or working visa | Business professionals | 700 – 1,400 EUR | 700 – 1,400 EUR |
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 | 1,100 – 2,200 RON |
Russia |
Not required | 9 - 12 Months | September - June | EU citizenship or tourist visa convert to work visa | Business professionals, children | 1,100 – 2,200 RON | 1,100 – 2,200 RON |
Slovakia |
Not required | 6 - 12 Months | June and September | EU citizenship or tourist visa convert to work visa | Business professionals, children | 460 – 915 EUR | 460 – 915 EUR |
Spain |
Not required | 6 - 12 Months | September - October | EU Citizenship or work visa | Business professionals, children | 1,000 – 1,500 EUR | 1,000 – 1,500 EUR |
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 | 5.085 – 12,205 TRY |
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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