TIPS FOR GETTING A JOB TEACHING ENGLISH IN HUNGARY
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
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: $500 - $800
Visas: Work Visa is generally sponsored by the employer
Average Monthly Pay: $700 - $900
Start – up cost: $600 - $900
Potential to save or break-even: Break-even
Accommodation Benefits: Sometimes can be availed
Fight Reimbursements: Rare
TEACHING ENGLISH IN HUNGARY
If you are planning for a teaching carrer then your new teaching journey starts in Hungary. You will find most teaching opportunities in international schools, private language schools, colleges and universities.
In Hungary the academic year starts at the beginning of September and ends in the middle of June. But teachers can be hired year round. While peak hiring periods usually fall in September and January.
To teach English in Hungary, you will first need to have a Bachelor’s degree. Most language schools also can ask for an internationally recognized TEFL certificate.
The average salary for a language teacher can be about $700 to 900 USD or higher at the college or university level.
