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TIPS FOR GETTING A JOB TEACHING ENGLISH IN GREECE

 

  • Education: 
    BA/BS is required
  • TEFL Certification: 
    A minimum of 150 Hrs TESOL Foundation Certification required. A 300 or 450 Hrs Advanced/Diploma TEFL/TESOL course in Greece gives you an edge
  • Peak Hiring Months: 
    Beginning of September or October and January
  • Types of jobs: 
    Public Schools, Private language schools and some tutoring
  • Typical Hiring Process: 
    Most schools prefer an interview over skype or telephone
  • Average teaching hours per week: 
    20-30 hours of classroom as well as exam preparation time
  • Types of Students: 
    School children,Business professionals and Private students
  • Cost of Living per month: 
    850 - 1,500 USD
  • Visas: 
    Work Visa is generally sponsored by the employer
  • Average Monthly Pay: 
    1200 - 2,500 USD
  • Start –up cost: 
    1200 - 2,500 USD
  • Potential to save or break-even: 
    Break-even
  • Accommodation Benefits: 
    Sometimes can be availed
  • Flight Reimbursements: 
    Rare
Teaching English in Greece

Want to discover the charm of ancient ruins and traditions with the perks of modern age? Athens is the place for you. Greece is richly stacked with buildings, history and trademark greatness along with dazzling islands. It doesn't have any effect what season it is, Teaching English in Greece will reliably be a notable objective for any one.

There are numerous private language schools disseminated all through the country, with a combination of schools in Athens and Crete. To secure an empowering profession at one of these non-government funded schools generally requires a Bachelor's degree and a certification in EFL/ESL teaching courses in Greece. Job openings for English teachers in Greece are advertised for the entire year, starting consistently from mid-August to October. There are lots of private language schools who also aspire to hire teachers in January. Non-EU occupants will require a visa to teach in Greece. EU nationals will have an easy time finding teaching jobs in Greece.