TEFL Italy

TEFL course and TEFL Jobs in Italy

Italy is a country of contrasts, beauty and romance. It's also a country where good taste in fashion and food is a pre-requisite to survival. Whether it's Gucci or Prada, gnocchi or papardelle, the Italians take an immense, and justifiable, pride in their national assets. But three millennia of history and culture go a lot further than credit cards and waistlines…for this is also one of the oldest, and most fascinating, European countries. The art and architecture are second to none and whether you choose to take it all in by foot, by gondola, or on the back of a Vespa, the journey is simply breathtaking.

The TEFL market in Italy is well-established and continuing to grow, making it a great destination for those looking for work. Italy can be a particularly good option for newly-qualified teachers, as many schools (particularly those in smaller towns) are willing to take on teachers with relatively little teaching experience.

Many of the jobs are in smaller towns and cities and some jobs are offered in more rural settings, in which case a school car is often provided for the teacher’s use. It is always a good idea to check out the precise location of the school so that you know exactly what to expect. There are also plenty of jobs around in the larger cities, although you may find that many of the schools there require teachers to have a couple of years experience under their belt. Milan is a particularly rich area for TEFL work, especially in the area of Business English Teaching.

Most contracts with private language schools will begin in September/October and run through to June or July. The majority of schools will require teachers to have a CELTA/TESOL or equivalent qualification, and any knowledge of Italian will be an advantage, although by no means a necessity.

Teachers can expect to teach a variety of age-groups and class-types. Business clients and Younger Learners are very common, and you may even find that you are sent to the local ‘scuola media’ (high school) to teach English classes. Driving out to give lessons at a company’s place of work is also fairly common, so having a driving licence will definitely be an advantage when you are looking for work.

On average, teachers can expect to be contracted for 25-30 hours teaching a week, although at busy times of the year they may be asked to do extra. Salaries tend to be between 800 and 1000 euros a month, although if the school provides accommodation, rent may be taken directly out of your wages each month.

English-learning in Italy is big business and you will find that Italians are generally very enthusiastic students. Their reputation as a warm and hospitable nation is well-deserved and teaching in the country will give you a fantastic insight into their language and culture.

Florence
• Florence Borgo San Lorenzo EuroTEFL certificate in TESOL	from £845
• Florence Piazza della Republica TESOL Certificate Course	from £968
Milan
• Milan Cambridge CELTA	from £1180
• Milan Cambridge CELTA -part time	from £1180