Teaching English in Czechia
We are delighted to announce Prague, the medieval European capital, as an exciting new destination option. This architectural and cultural marvel of central Europe stands out as a must-go for all TEFLers. A great salary, stunning architecture, and a strategic location for exploring the rest of the continent make the bohemian capital an ideal base for kicking off your teaching career.
About life in Czechia
Located right at the center of Europe, Prague, also known as the “golden city” due to its wealth of cultural heritage, is not only the capital of Czechia, but also represents one of cultural centers of the entire continent. Despite its thousand-year long history, the city is rapidly developing and hosts a large international community. Despite being a hub for many Fortune 500 companies, Prague retains its charm as a rich historical city.
With over 2000 castles, countless museums, strong beer culture, and impressive architecture one thing is for sure – you will never get bored in the Czechia.
Prague is also very centrally located which makes it a great homebase for those inclined to explore the continent. If you are taking a train or a bus, it takes about 4 hours to get to Berlin, Vienna, Bratislava; 8 hours to Budapest, Warsaw, Venice, Munich, Croatia, Slovenia; and a 2-hour plane flight to Oslo, London, Greece, Madrid, Paris, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Tallinn. The travel is also very affordable, and all of these locations serve as great destinations for a long weekend or a several week holiday!
Despite being a popular tourist destination, the cost of living in Prague remains very reasonable. Paired with abundant and well-paid teaching opportunities that the city offers, this makes for a fantastic destination for future ESL teachers!
EMPLOYMENT IN CZECHIA
Teaching jobs in Czech Republic are available throughout the year and come with great perks. Most employers are located in the city of Prague. The average teaching remuneration is between $1,350 – $2,500 USD per month depending on hours secured. If you’d like to teach some extra classes and earn more, our team will be happy to assist in sourcing additional teaching hours, or you can use all that free time to explore the abundant local culture or travel across Europe. Our team will also assist you in obtaining your legal working status, finding an apartment, setting up a bank account, sim card, and offer a wealth of information needed to get by in this amazing city.
Czech Republic PLACEMENT FAQS
TEFL job placements in Czechia are mainly via private employers located in and around Prague.
TEFL teachers in Czechia can expect remuneration ranging from $1350 to $2500 USD per month (hours dependent).
A degree is usually not required for our TEFL in the Czech Republic placement assistance.
Non-natives with a strong command of English, and a neutral accent may be eligible to teach English in Czechia.
Teaching experience is not required to TEFL in Czechia. However it does help you stand out from other applicants.
Completing our 120 Hour or 140 Hour online TEFL course is a prerequisite for the teaching placement in Czechia.
The duration of teaching gigs in Czech range from 3 to 12 months.
Housing assistance is provided in the form of recommendations, sites to use, and/or introductions to agents . Securing and paying for housing is the responsibility of the teacher.
To teach English as a foreign language in Czechia, you need legal status to work in the country. Our partners will help you obtain and secure a legal work permit which will allow you to work for multiple employers in Czechia as an independent contractor.
Teachers who have successfully interviewed usually secure a minimum of 15 teaching hours per week. Teaching more hours directly increases your salary payment.
The majority of your teaching assignments in Czechia will be with adults/business professionals.
Language and cultural differences along with the bureaucracy of visa and registration paperwork tends to be the most frustrating aspect for TEFL teachers in Czech Republic.
Health insurance is not included.
The salary of a TEFL teacher in Czechia will cover basic costs of living. Teaching more than 22 hours per week will make it a more sustainable and enjoyable experience.
Most of teaching demand is within Prague, although there are teaching opportunities outside of the city.
Submit a cover letter, CV/resume, scan of your degree, your TEFL, your passport and a recent photo. You may apply if you are have completed at least 70% of your TEFL. In that case let us know how far you are in your TEFL course when submitting an application for Czechia jobs.
The initial application and eligibility interview and information session takes approximately 2-4 weeks. The visa takes about 6 weeks to process from date of arrival in Czechia. Teachers may legally work after securing the working visa.
Due to government regulations, work permits as an English teacher cannot be obtained for those holding passports from Africa, South East Asia (Singapore and Korea excluded), the Middle East, former USSR, and China. Almost all other nationalities are eligible.
Yes, friends and couples are welcome to apply to TEFL in Czechia together.
Medical testing and a formal report are required during the work permit application process.
Applicants will need to submit a clean criminal record check to teach English in Czechia.
Placements occur mainly in Prague.
Pets are strongly discouraged. The costs and logistics of bringing a pet are nearly prohibitive both monetarily, and time.
Speaking Czech is not a requirement, but learning a few phrases and words will make it much easier to transition smoothly into life in Czechia. It will also earn you additional respect from locals.
TEFL Schools in Czechia hire throughout the year. Hiring slows down before and during Christmas holidays and during the second half of summer.
