TEFL Course and TEFL Jobs in
Greece
Why Greece?
Legendary
hospitality...ancient civilisations...superb climate...islands
and beaches...wonderful food...there are as many answers as
there are visitors to Greece. But here are a few practical
reasons to choose Greece:
Ease of access: Athens is just 3.5 hours from London, and with
the availability of cheap flights it's an easy destination to
reach.
Exotic, but not alien: Greece is different enough to be
interesting, but not so strange that you'll suffer from
homesickness and culture shock.
EU member: As Greece is a member of the EU, there are no
restrictions on travel, residence or employment.
Experience not essential: Many teaching positions are open to
any graduate.
Qualifications Required for TEFL Jobs
For positions at entry level, experience is not essential. The
only pre-requisites are that you must be a native speaker of
English and you must have a university degree and a TEFL
certificate. It does not matter what subject your degree is in,
although preference may be given to candidates with degrees in
languages or related subjects.
Working Conditions
The majority of English Language schools in Greece are small and
privately owned. The pupils attend the local state school in the
morning, and so the English schools operate in the afternoon and
evening. Most schools employ only two or three teachers and have
100-200 pupils. Attendance at such a school is the norm for
children from all kinds of social backgrounds. They usually
begin at the age of 8, and continue until they are at least 15.
You would not normally expect to teach the youngest children,
unless you happen to speak Greek, but you might teach children
of 10+. Classes last for 1-2 hours, and for the older pupils
there is a strong orientation towards exams such as the
Cambridge FCE and CPE. Most of the children are enthusiastic
learners and classes are usually reasonably small, with perhaps
10-12 members. Discipline is rarely a problem although, like
young teenagers everywhere, students can sometimes be
boisterous.
You can expect to work with a high standard of materials and
equipment. All students have a course book, containing material
for all your lessons, and you will also have a teacher’s guide
and audio cassettes to accompany each course book. Most schools
use video, and many now use computers and the Internet.
Hours of work are normally between 3-10pm, Monday to Friday.
Some schools also have classes in the mornings, especially the
larger schools in the big cities, which cater for older
students, and it is possible that you might be required to work
on Saturdays. You would normally teach for about 25 hours per
week.
Remuneration
* For the academic year 2006 - 2007, the usual (minimum) hourly
rate of pay is 8.54 euros gross, minus 15.89% for National
Insurance, leaving a net balance of 7.18.
TEFL Certification in Greece
Internationally recognised CTEFL courses are available in two of
Greece’s most beautiful, historic locations. Courses are offered
on the mainland, in the city of Corinth, and in Chania, on the
island of Crete.
Steeped in history and myth, but equally well-known for its
beaches and nightlife, Crete has something to offer everyone.
Whether it’s relaxing on a beach or taking a boat to explore
neighbouring islands; snorkeling in the Mediterranean Sea or
hiking the breathtaking Samaria Gorge; exploring ancient Minoan
ruins or marveling at the coexistence of Venetian and Turkish
architecture; or just simply relaxing in a cafe and watching the
world go by... Crete promises not to disappoint.
Conveniently situated 50 miles from Athens, Corinth is the
gateway to the Peloponnese, an area rich in natural beauty and
historical sites.
The modern city of Corinth is the regional capital, and has all
the facilities to make your stay enjoyable, including numerous
outdoor cafes, bars and restaurants, several beaches, and
services such as travel agencies, banks and hundreds of shops.
There are excellent transport connections, with buses to Athens
at least every hour, and frequent trains and buses connecting
Corinth to the surrounding towns and villages.
Greece offers a fascinating cultural blend of east and west that
is sure to satisfy any visitor. Many people come to Greece on
holiday and decide to stay much longer.
Chania
• Chania TESOL Certificate Course from $2100.15
Courses Available: Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Corinth
• Corinth TESOL Certificate Course from $2100.15
Courses Available: May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
• Corinth TESOL Certificate Course- part time from $2100.15
Courses Available: Oct
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