Hmm, I'm not sure about the degree issue - I'm not a total expert but I know you don't need a degree to work in the Czech Republic for instance, which is part of the EU - from what I can see from browsing job vacancies at the schools on this list a degree doesn't seem to be a requirement: http://www.eslbase.com/schools/slovenia So good news there! Often schools will say they absolutely need a degree, but actually it's negotiable, so I'd always ask, even if it looks like you're not qualified.

In terms of your TEFL course, the more study you do, the more qualified you'll be and the easier you'll find it to land a decent job. Usually the industry standard is 120 hours of study, so with that in mind I'd go for either a 120 hour online (http://www.onlinetefl.com/tefl-courses/online-tefl-course-120.html ) or 140 hour combined course (http://www.onlinetefl.com/tefl-courses/combined-tefl-courses-140.html ), which is the same as the 120 online, just with a weekend classroom course - great for putting your teaching skills into practice.

Hope that all helps - good luck with your job hunt and if you want to chat over your options at all feel free to give Hayley in our Boston office a call on 800 985 7502.

I'm taking the 120 hours + TEFL TV. I'm strictly online since there is nothing close to me for classroom opportunities.  I'm almost done and have enjoyed it. It's much of a refresher for me from my other TEFL course, but the specialized modules are quite nice for more detailed information.  I will begin my first teaching job in August in Ukraine.  I was hoping to find work here in Serbia but nothing yet.  Though they are not EU, every school still requires diplomas or doesn't have an opening. Hoping to find something for when I'm done in Ukraine. 

Do you know any Slavic languages?  AS for being in a Slavic country without a degree, aim for Ukraine, the Baltics, Russia, and a maybe Georgia.  i-to-i is pushing info toward Georgia lately so that could be beneficial. Russia is hard at times because many of the language schools are British owned or run by Brits and they want degrees and preferably British natives.  Some schools will take other natives but they will still want degrees.  Every now and then you'll find something in Russia that doesn't require a degree, but maybe experience. It's one of the harder countries to get a job in, in my opinion, within Slavic countries. 

I'll gladly help as much as possible. I've searched high and low through the Slavic lands for jobs. It's something I know second nature now.  :)

Hi Spiwak,

No I do not have a university degree. I was hoping to go with just my TEFL certificate. Which I will be getting this summer. I am planning to go there as my boyfriend has just moved there to help raise his young daughters. Which course did you take and where are you teaching? I have spoken with the counselor of Slovenia here in Canada. I have been twice to visit and yes, I too love the Slavic lands.

Dear Honor,

Thank you for welcoming me.

I do not have a job lined up as of yet. I am only just going to take a course. Could you suggest which you think is best? What is the minimum normal requirments?

Slovenia?  That's close to me.  I don't see a lot of jobs listed on the boards in Slovenia all the time, but they are out there. However, Slovenia being an EU country, if you do not have an EU citizenship and/or university degree it might be slim to none getting work.  99% of the time EU countries will not take non-EU citizens and if they do they have to have a university degree.  I wish you the best of luck!! I love the Slavic lands!! Eastern Europe is my home now. :)

Hey,

Welcome to Chalkboard - that's great you're thinking of heading to Slovenia - what attracts you about teaching there?

I'm not sure if there's anyone on Chalkboard who's teaching there at the minute - you could be the first! Have you got a job lined up yet?

Enjoy the site and if you have any questions let me know :)

I am looking for any and all information on teaching in Slovenia.