You Can Teach English in Poland!

Experience eastern Europe as a true local by jetting off to Poland in February 2012 to spend five and a half amazing months teaching English!

i-to-i has teamed up with Poland's Speed School of English, so you can get all the training and support you need to start teaching English with confidence on the Teach in Poland Internship!

So find out all about the internship. Make sure you download your free guide to the Teach in Poland Internship today!

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How the Internship Works

Before You Arrive in Poland

If you're not already TEFL certified, i-to-i can give you extensive TEFL training, to make sure you're prepared for your first day in the classroom. i-to-i can provide you with:

140 hours of in-depth TEFL training
Expert tutor advice and tips
Guidance on the next steps to complete your application for the Speed Internship Program

Once you've sent your application form and documents to the Speed School of English, they'll work with you directly to organize your internship placement, arrange your visa and make sure you have all the information you need to arrive in Poland with loads of confidence and ready to teach!

When You Arrive in Poland

As one of the largest chains of language schools in Poland, the Speed School of English are experts in providing top-class English language tuition to their students. Their internship program has been developed with new teachers in mind, offering you the perfect mix of travel and TEFL.

Here's what you get:

A reputable internship set up for you 5 months teaching at a school in Poland and over 400 hours of hands-on TEFL experience
24/7 in-country support The Speed School of English are there to support you during your placement, whatever should happen. You'll also have a local contact at your school to help you sort any issues
Monthly spending allowance You'll receive a monthly allowance of 1500 Polish Zlotys (PLN), and receive a 1000 PLN bonus from your school at the end of your internship
Accommodation provided You'll have your own private bedroom in a shared apartment with other Speed interns or teachers
Comprehensive 2-week orientation Speed School of English will run you through the essentials of living and working in Poland, including in-depth workshops and practice sessions to ensure you're ready to start teaching. You'll also get the chance to visit the historic city of Krakow, the Wieliczka Salt Mines and Auschwitz during your orientation
Focused teacher development program You'll take part in in-house training sessions, workshops and be observed frequently to help you refine your teaching skills
Fun Polish lessons You'll be provided with the basics of Polish to help you with your daily life – don't worry you won't be expected to speak Polish during your lessons!
Airport pick up and transfers to your school
Free ski passes Speed School of English will reimburse you for 3 days worth of ski passes, perfect for enjoying yourself on the slopes in your free time

What you need to do the internship:

140 hours of TEFL training
To book your spot before the application deadline of December 16th 2011
To be able to arrive in Poland on February 12th 2012 or February 26th 2012 and stay for 5 and a half months
To be a native English speaker
To have completed a full university degree
To be between 23 and 35 years of age (if you don't fall into this age range call us to discuss your options - you may still be able to apply)
A passport from the UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand
A sense of adventure, an open mind, and a willingness to work hard! Remember that things may work unexpectedly overseas so it’s important to be flexible!

What you don’t need!

You don't need to be able to speak Polish! As an English language teacher, the best thing you can do is create a totally English-speaking atmosphere for your students. Speed School of English will still provide you with some handy Polish words and phrases to help with your day-to-day life in Poland.
No previous teaching experience necessary - this program is designed for total TEFL beginners! However, you will need to demonstrate an understanding of your TEFL training and enthusiasm for teaching during your phone interview.

Call the team on 877 526 3959

After three fantastic years at University, I did not feel quite ready to settle down to a boring 9 to 5 job. Going to Poland offered the chance of an adventure which I had always planned. I arrived in Cracow on a sunny afternoon planning on staying in Poland for a few months and I was still there 18 months later. Working in Poland offered the opportunity to work hard in a professional environment and play hard with a lot of great fun loving people.

Philip Bond

Life in Poland is unlike it could ever be in your own country. This is a country going through a unique transitional period and the opportunity to be involved in this rapid development is challenging and exciting. Poland offers a wealth of new experiences: in culture, in landscape, in language and in people. Expect to be in new situations with new people, and expect life to be interesting

Stan Bill