Country Guides: Argentina

Argentina is a composite of picture postcard images. There are the imposing Andean peaks, grassy plains of the Pampas, the Iguazú waterfalls, and huge glaciers to contend with. For all its natural beauty, the country has an endearing heart and soul that can be seen in its people which hail from across the globe thanks to the swathe of migration during the 19th century. Buenos Aires lies at the country's core, home to almost half of the country's population, and has strong French, Italian and Spanish influences.

Buenos Aires bustle contrasts sharply with the sprawling barrenness of Patagonia and the expansive plains of Pampas, that both give a different slice of Argentine life. Patagonia has its Welsh speaking communities, while the Pampas region is home to Argentina's cowboys, known as gauchos. It's perhaps no accident that the country gave rise to two of the 20th century's most enigmatic political characters, Che Guevara and Eva Perón.

Demand For Teachers

Very high

Main TEFL Regions

Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, Mendoza, Cordoba, Santa Fe, Salta, La Plata

Main Types of Teacing

• In-company: General English, Business English
• Language Institutes (Culturas): General & Business English

Busiest Periods

March-December. If applying from overseas, October/November is a good time to start making inquiries

Salary

• Around US$1000 per month for contract work
• Pay is commensurate with a teacher's qualifications and experience

Tax

15%

Contracts

Usually 9-12 months

Visa Requirements

Work permit arranged by employer

Requirements

• TEFL qualification
• English speaker