| Teaching English in Italy is a great way to explore an | | | | would do well to consult the weekly English language |
| amazing and diverse country. There are TEFL jobs | | | | papers: Wanted in Rome and Metropolitan. |
| available throughout the country, in many different | | | | Whatever way you look for work it is important to |
| teaching areas, for those with TEFL certification. Italy | | | | remember that life comes to a halt during the month of |
| proudly boasts fabulous opera and art, ancient | | | | August, as with many other European countries. |
| monuments, and a history that stretches back | | | | Therefore, your travel plans should be arranged to |
| thousands of years. Whether you choose fashionable | | | | avoid looking for TEFL jobs during the month of |
| Milan, or ancient Rome in this relatively small country, | | | | August. Although it is useful to complete a TEFL |
| you're never too far away from, verdant rolling hills, | | | | certification course during this period and beginning a |
| alpine skiing and great beaches. The primary language | | | | TEFL job from September when many employers are |
| in use is Italian, however, it may be useful to note that | | | | hiring teachers for the new academic year. |
| most Italians can communicate in Spanish. Outside of | | | | When agreeing to a TEFL job contract for a position in |
| the main tourist areas English is not widely spoken, thus | | | | an institute it is very important to thoroughly read your |
| there is a great demand for teachers teaching English | | | | contract, and check what it stipulates. Remember |
| in Italy. | | | | what is important to you - accommodation, class size, |
| There are good TEFL job opportunities in Italy for | | | | salary, etc. and try and ensure these are adequately |
| English Teachers, as many high-school students and | | | | catered for in your contract. |
| adults seek to improve on what they have available to | | | | It can be the case that some state schools are not |
| them via the state. There are a large number of | | | | prepared to go through the difficult process of hiring |
| language institutes ranging from elite academies, where | | | | native English-speaking teachers wanting to teach |
| experience, TEFL certification and a degree are a | | | | English in Italy from outside of Europe. However, in |
| requisite, to small-scale language schools where only a | | | | many cases it can be easier to place teachers from |
| TEFL qualification is required. | | | | the US in TEFL jobs than from other countries, such |
| Italy has many, many famous cities such as Rome, | | | | as Australia and New Zealand. Non-EU citizens should |
| Florence, Milan, Naples, Venice and Bologna. Each city | | | | check with the Italian consulate in their native country |
| is very distinctive and has its own history and | | | | to look for language exchange programs, etc. |
| character. Breathtaking art and architecture is | | | | Americans may wish to contact there local visa |
| everywhere, but the more rural areas such as | | | | authorities. |
| Tuscany should not be forgotten as it has a great | | | | You should be aware of the fact that the reciprocal |
| charm all of it's own. Italy is a relatively small country in | | | | social security system that exists within the EU means |
| European terms, and good public transportation means | | | | that high schools are required to register their staff for |
| that it's easy to plan plenty of excursions from | | | | a social security card and also pay part of their |
| wherever your TEFL job is located. If you wish to | | | | contributions. Many individuals teaching for institutes are |
| teach in a state or private high-school you may need | | | | 'freelance' or self-employed. Therefore, the individual is |
| to have a degree, but TEFL certification is often | | | | responsible for paying his or her own tax and social |
| enough. Some TEFL jobs in Italy require two-years' | | | | security. New arrivals planning on teaching English in |
| language teaching experience, but there are always | | | | Italy are required to register with the police, arrange a |
| opportunities available for newly qualified TEFL | | | | bank account into which their wages will be paid, and |
| teachers wanting to teach English in Italy. | | | | also obtain a tax number from their local tax office. |
| In the main you will find yourself teaching students of | | | | For Americans it is worth a little investigation to see if |
| varying ability, even within the same class. Hence, | | | | there are TEFL jobs available through the US military. |
| expect all ranges of ability. The challenge, particularly | | | | The military employs lots of civilians and may be able |
| with children, is in motivating them. It is also a task to | | | | to process work permits, etc. for you. In addition to this |
| cope with varying levels of ability within the same | | | | student visas are also an option. Working your way |
| class. Nevertheless, Italians can be great fun to teach, | | | | through the bureaucracy you will need original |
| and can be very enthusiastic if approached in the right | | | | certificates of any qualifications you have, along with |
| way. | | | | passport photos, birth certificate, and passport. |
| For those seeking TEFL jobs in advance there is no | | | | Once you have completed a TEFL certification course |
| over-arching list of the hundreds of language schools | | | | for teaching English in Italy there are a great many |
| which exist in Italy, and one's best resource is the Italian | | | | options that will be open to you in cities throughout Italy. |
| Yellow Pages and obviously the internet where many | | | | Italy is a wonderful choice for TEFL jobs and offers |
| TEFL jobs in Italy can be found. The new arrival, with a | | | | the opportunity for a rich and diverse experience while |
| TEFL certificate planning on teaching English in Italy, | | | | teaching English to a keen and motivated people. |