Country Guides: Brazil

The country that brought the world samba, bikinis and Carnaval is naturally a fun place to be. But there isn't anything typical about Brazil. While the moneyed live it up on the beaches in Rio, the poor struggle to carve out a life in the favelas (shantytowns). These disparities add to the rich fabric of life in Brazil that has attracted people from across the globe.

The south of the country has its blonde haired Brazilians of German descent, while Sao Paulo is enriched by Italian, Arab and Japanese influences. It also stands apart as being the only South American ountry with Portuguese as its main language.

Demand For Teachers

Very high

Main TEFL Regions

Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Florianopolis, Recife, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Salvador de Baia, Belo Horizonte

Main Types of Teacing

• Private Language Schools: General English, Business English, TOEFL
• In Company: General English, One-to-one & Group Business English
• Primary & Secondary Bi-lingual Schools: General English, English for Young Learners

Busiest Periods

March-December

Salary

• US$350-US$600 per month
• Pay is commensurate with a teacher's qualifications and experience

Tax

13-25%

Contracts

1-2 years

Visa Requirements

Work permit arranged by employer

Requirements

• English speaker