Teaching English in the Czech Republic

The capital, Prague, has become a popular travel hot-spot offering snowy winters and pleasant summers to its visitors. Recently, it has developed a reputation as a premium TEFL destination, so TEFL students expect the most from their teachers. Whilst most language institutes will request previous teaching experience, our agents can help you find work whether you have past experience or not!

Recommended Training

While you can find a teaching job with basic TEFL skills, our in-country partners recommend our top-level courses in order to find you the best job abroad!

• 100-hour Online TEFL Course
• 120-hour Weekend TEFL Course

A top level course will increase your prospects, as you’ll qualify for more specialised and challenging TEFL jobs with higher salaries.

The Employment Basics

• Salary: Earn up to 20,000 CZK ($1070*) a month
• Requirements: You must be a native English speaker
• Contract Lengths: 9 or 12 months

How to Apply

1. Get in touch with us

• If you don’t have a TEFL qualification, give us a call on 800-352-1793.
• If you’re already TEFL qualified, send us your details and we’ll be in touch with you shortly.

2. We’ll provide you with all the details you need to start your application

3. Our in-country partners will then begin their search for your dream job!

Please note: The job placement service does not guarantee that an applicant will be offered a position. A job offer will be made providing you meet the initial requirements, successfully pass any interview process and that a suitable position is matched to your profile.
i-to-i UK Limited is acting as an employment agency for the purposes of the job placement service.

*Currency conversion accurate at time of publication.

What can you expect in the Czech Republic?

• Salary: From 20,000 Czech Koruna ($1070*) per month based on a 25-hour week. For good teachers pay per hour can increase and there could be the opportunity to work up to 35 hours per week.
• Accommodation: When you first arrive in Prague you will stay in a youth hostel near to the city centre and the school. You will then be assisted in finding rental accommodation for the remainder of your stay.
• Arrival: You will be met at Prague Airport (PRG) and taken to your accommodation. The next day you will be taken on an orientation tour of the city centre. You will also be taken to the school within your first couple of days, introduced to your tutor who will help you throughout your stay and introduced to the teaching methods of the school. You will then spend 1 – 3 days training before starting classes.
• Locations: The schools are located in the heart of Prague in the old historical centre. However, you may also be required to teach individuals or groups in other locations which could be anywhere in Prague. If you need to commute in this way, extra money will be paid and the cost of transportation will be reimbursed.
• Contract length: 9 or 12 months.
• Departure dates: Departures are available every month although the majority of placements are available in September.
• Free courses: Czech lessons are provided at the school. Course attendance is voluntary so you can skip or quit classes whenever you want.

*Currency conversion accurate at time of publication.

Requirements for Czech Republic?

i-to-i's Overseas Partner requires that all candidates meet the following criteria:

• Native English speaker with EU nationality.
  Applications are now open to residents of the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
  
• TEFL qualification (100-hour or 120-hour TEFL course recommended - practical training such as the weekend TEFL course is preferred by the agent as part of your qualification).
• University degree not necessary, although viewed as an advantage during the application procedure.

Frequently asked questions about teaching in Czech Republic

1. What age and level of students will I be teaching?

You will be teaching a mix of adults and children, at all levels.

2. How many students will there be in each class?

Classes could be made up of 1, 2-5, 8-12 or 18 depending on the type of course.

3. How long are the classes?

Most classes are 1 hour long or 2 parts of 45 minutes each.

4. Are there any teaching resources?

Yes. The institute is well-resourced – there is a study room, library and internet access. You may also like to take photos and pictures of your home country, family and friends.

5. Will I be teaching alone or team teaching?

You will be teaching alone, but will have support from other teachers.

6. What kind of school will I be teaching in?

You will be teaching in a private language school.

Frequently asked questions about employment in Czech Republic

1. How much will I be paid?

20,000 Czech Koruna ($1070*) per month based on a 25 hour week. For good teachers pay per hour can increase and there could be the opportunity to work up to 35 hours per week. Tax of 15%-25% will be payable locally, dependent on earnings.

It is recommended that teachers share an apartment close to the centre in a nice location such as Letna or Vinohrady (approximately 7-15 minutes by metro or tram). The price here is around 6,000CZK per month for a private room in a shared house (a deposit may be required). Accommodation in the city centre is more expensive.

The cost of living after rent should generally be 9,000CZK ($480*) per month although this will, of course, depend on your lifestyle.

For transportation, most teachers purchase a monthly pass for 460CZK. This pass allows you to travel freely around the city on any form of transportation. As a teacher you can expect to be on the public transport system several times a day making the monthly pass worth the expense.

Most Internet cafes cost around 25CZK per 15 minutes.

Groceries are inexpensive, and in most restaurants an average meal, including a beer, costs about 150CZK. It is interesting to note that a small glass of soda is typically more expensive than a big glass of excellent beer!

2. Do I receive a bonus or flight re-imbursement?

There is no bonus or flight reimbursement.

3. How many holiday days will I receive per year?

No paid holidays are provided with this contract. If you wish to take an unpaid holiday you should give at least 1 week’s notice – if you would like to take a longer holiday (e.g. 2 weeks or more) please try to give 1 month’s notice.

There is a shut-down over all bank holidays. For Christmas, usually from Dec 22nd - Jan 3rd but very often a longer break can be arranged with the school (usually Dec 20th - Jan 5th), for Easter it is the date of Bank Holiday + 1-2 days.

4. What are my working hours?

Your teaching contract will be for 25 hours per week. Classes are held at the school between 7:20am and 8:30pm, usually Monday to Friday. However, most classes take place in the afternoon and early evening.

5. How does the recruitment process work?

• Send required documents to i-to-i.
• Once documents have been sent to the in-country partner, you will receive a confirmation email with contact details for the partner.
• Our partner will contact you for a telephone interview. If you are successful, they will look for suitable teaching positions, arrange interviews for you with potential employers and advise you when to travel to the Czech Republic.
• You will travel to the Czech Republic for face to face interview(s).
• If successful you will sign a contract with the school you will be teaching at and you can start teaching immediately.
• Applicants from USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand will be helped by the school to obtain the documents needed to apply for a work visa at the closest embassy.

  6. Can I renew my contract?

  Your contract may be extendable; you would need to discuss this with your school.

  7. What happens if I need to break my contract?

  You should give 1 month’s notice if you wish to break your contract.

  8. Who is my contract with?

  The contract you sign will be with the language school or institute that you will be teaching at, not with i-to-i or with our overseas partner.

  9. What visa do I need?

  Our in-country partner will advise on the visa process and requirements for this.

  *Currency conversion accurate at time of publication.

100 Hour Online and 120 Weekend TEFL course

i-to-i's overseas partner requires that all applicants have a TEFL qualification to apply for the positions. If you need to get TEFL qualified, i-to-i's 100 Hour Online and 120 Weekend TEFL courses are our most comprehensive TEFL courses, providing you with in-depth TEFL training. Not only will you receive in-depth theory training, but also specialist courses for every teaching situation. Increasing the number of hours of study will also give you more confidence, make your CV more attractive and maximize your earning potential.

Choosing the 120-Hour Weekend TEFL course also adds practical training your certification!

• Internationally Recognised Certificate
• 20 hour Weekend TEFL Course*
• 20 hour Specialist Certificate in Grammar
• 40 hour Online Course
• Video & audio tutorials
• Personal 1 to 1 tutor support
• Lifetime Access to Teaching Helpdesk
• 40 hours in 8 Specialist Certificates

*Not included in the 100-hour Online TEFL Course