How can I find a TEFL job teaching in The Czech Republic?
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What qualifications do I need to teach English in the Czech Republic?
What visa prerequisites should I meet for teaching English in the Czech Republic?
How should I go about applying for English teaching roles in the Czech Republic?
What qualifications do I need to teach English in the Czech Republic?
For teaching English in the Czech Republic, possessing a TEFL certificate and holding a bachelor's degree in any field stand as paramount prerequisites. While being a native English speaker is typically preferred, proficient non-native speakers will still find avenues through recruitment agencies. Furthermore, many employers mandate a spotless criminal record. Given the Czech Republic's allure owing to its cultural richness and the clamor for English educators, fulfilling these criteria significantly bolsters your prospects of clinching a desirable position.
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What visa prerequisites should I meet for teaching English in the Czech Republic?
Securing a work permit in the Czech Republic is a minor process, involving sponsorship by a school?a process that can be both costly and protracted for the employer. Upon securing sponsorship, you'll need to have your original university diploma apostilled and translated into Czech. The fee for this typically hovers around $100.
The majority of English teachers enter the Czech Republic on a 90-day tourist visa, subsequently applying for a Zivnostensky List (Zivno), essentially a business license enabling you to work for any school. This can be done either in person at a governmental Zivnostensky Office or by engaging a local visa agency to manage the logistics. Required documents for your application encompass:
- Completed application form
- Bank or credit card statement demonstrating access to a minimum of $8,000 US
- Housing contract as evidence of long-term residency
- One-year health insurance policy (attainable within the country)
- Criminal background check (reach out to your embassy in Prague for specifics on procuring this document)
Following submission, processing could extend up to three months. While awaiting processing, your initial tourist visa might expire, but you'll remain lawfully present in the country as your Zivno visa application is under review.
How should I go about applying for English teaching roles in the Czech Republic?
In pursuit of English teaching roles in the Czech Republic, numerous opportunities are advertised online, enabling candidates to kickstart the application process remotely. Successfully securing a position this way often entails employers facilitating the work or Zivno visa procedures and aiding with accommodation arrangements. While Prague hosts an array of language institutes and remains a prime pick, exploring smaller cities like Brno, Ostrava, and Plzen can also prove rewarding. Should online applications fall short, it's common practice to journey to the Czech Republic and directly apply to schools upon arrival.
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