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Teaching English in Poland

English teachers in Poland are constantly in demand. Teachers typically find work towards the beginning of September or October, and again in January. Most contracts end in late June. For those looking to teach through the summer, opportunities at summer English language camps are available throughout Poland and the whole of Europe. Positions typically start in late June and early July. English teachers will be expected to interview in person once they arrive in Poland, and they will also be responsible for their airfare, as well as housing. Most teachers live in apartments recently vacated by previous teachers, and many room with their coworkers.

A solid hourly wage affords English teachers to live a very comfortable life. Schools typically offer around 20-25 hours per week of work, leaving you plenty of opportunity to travel and explore. English teachers need to have a BA to teach in Poland, as well as a TEFL certification. Major cities for English teaching jobs are Warsaw, Poznan, Wroclaw, Gdansk, and Kraków.

Requirements to Teach English in Poland

Education: BA/BS; TEFL TESOL Certification is required and students can obtain certification at any of our other Worldwide TEFL TESOL locations or by taking the Online TEFL TESOL Class.

Peak Hiring Months: September & January
Types of Jobs: Foreign language schools
Typical Hiring Process: Interview in person in Poland
Average teaching hours per week: 20-30 hours of classroom & extra prep time
Types of Students: Business professionals
Cost of Living per Month: 2,500-2,800 PLN, $ 800-900 USD
Average Monthly Pay: 2,500-2,800 PLN, $ 800-900 USD
Start-up Cost: $ 1,350-1,500 USD
Potential to Save or Break-even: Break-even
Accommodation/Housing Benefits Paid: No
Flight Reimbursement: No

english teaching interviews: face to face in country

Interesting Facts About Poland

Poland is the only member of the European Union to have avoided a decline in GDP during the recent recession.

As early as the 12^th century, Poland has laid heavy focus on education. The astronomer and mathematician Copernicus is a famous Polish academic.

There are over 90,000 scientists in Poland today.

In 2009, Poland had the highest GDP growth in the European Union

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Your life in Poland as an English teacher...

Sitting in between Russia and the rest of Central and Western Europe, Poland has found itself caught up in it's neighbor's battles for centuries. Once more proving it's ability to come back from a fight, Poland emerged from decades of communist rule ready to become a free-market economy. Now after having been a member of the European Union for almost a decade, Poland is on the forefront of a modernized Europe, all the while staying true to its roots. Known for its world-class vodka, sausages, and pierogis, Poland mixes the best of Eastern and Western Europe into it's own uniquely captivating blend of culture.