A Guide to Teaching English in Greece
The TEFL industry in Greece is huge. All school children aged six to 16 learn English as part of the curriculum, and the vast majority supplement their state education with extra lessons at private language schools (frontisteria). Over the last few years a growing number of businesses have begun to favor employees with fluency in English. This has driven the demand for English teachers even higher.
TEFL Opportunities in Greece
The TEFL Jobs market in Greece is huge and there are opportunities for qualified TEFL teachers in pretty much every major town and city. You'll need a BA degree in English language and literature or education to get a teacher's licence and having an TEFL certificate will make job hunting a lot easier.
TEFL Hotspots in Greece
These are our top three TEFL destinations in Greece. They may not be the most obvious choices, but we think they're the best places to find a TEFL job and enjoy your time in Greece.
TEFL Jobs in Athens
As with all capital cities, Athens is Greece's largest TEFL jobs market. A huge array of private language schools (frontisteria) operate for the ever-growing number of Greeks of all ages learning English.
TEFL Jobs in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is Greece's second largest city, a major port and the economic, industrial and commercial capital of the region of Macedonia. Its strong business links make it an important centre for teaching English.
TEFL Jobs in Heraklion
Heraklion is the largest city on the island of Crete, and the island's main port. It is one of the country's key tourist hubs, with thousands of visitors heading for the islands of Rhodes, Santorini and Mykonos on the local ferries every year. Its place at the heart of Greece's tourism industry has led to a steady demand for TEFL teachers.
Wages and Cost of Living
Teachers can expect to earn around anything from €450 to €750 (US$600 to US$1,000) a month depending on where you're working and how many hours a week you teach. The most experienced teachers can earn over €1,000 (US$1,300) a month. The cost of living in Greece is still relatively high, but it is still possible to get by on the salary from your TEFL job.
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