TIPS FOR GETTING A JOB TEACHING ENGLISH IN AUSTRIA
Education: BA/BS is required
TEFL Certification: A minimum of 150 Hrs TESOL Foundation Certification required. 300 Hrs Advance TESOL or a 450 Hrs Diploma TESOL gives you an edge
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: $1,700 - $2,500 USD
Visas: Work Visa is generally sponsored by the employer
Average Monthly Pay: $1,800 - $2,500 USD
Start –up cost: $2,5500 - $3,800 USD
Potential to save or break-even: Break-even
Accommodation Benefits: Sometimes can be availed
Fight Reimbursements: Rare
TEACHING ENGLISH IN AUSTRIA
Austria’s beauty is inspiring. No matter where you go, you will no doubt be consumed by Austrian culture- and that’s a good thing. English teachers in Austria generally find work towards the beginning of September or October, and then again in January. Most of the school contracts end in late June. Teachers who are interested to teach in summer can apply for summer English language camps. If you're a UK, European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) citizen, you won't need a work permit or visa to enter the country or look for employment.
To teach English in Austria TEFL certificate is mandatory. International schools often prefer that their ESL teachers have a university degree in Education. The average salary ranges from $1,800 - $2,500 USD per month. While these numbers may seem low to some, Austria is very affordable and ESL teachers can live comfortably on their wages..
