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Teaching ESL in the City of Seven Spires |
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June 15, 2007
Teaching ESL in Europe isn't always easy for the American. In order to work in most EU countries, you must be from a citizen of an EU member country. But Prague, with its long tradition of Americans teaching and living in the city, poses no problem.
Prague has beckoned many an American since the early nineties and its emergence from Soviet rule. Being well prepared will up your chances of making your adventure a success.
Get Your ESL Work Permit
Back in the 1990s, teachers in Prague could get by without official documentation. No one really cared whether you had a residence and work permit. Since then the Foreigner Police have tightened up on the ex-pats. The first thing to do is find a job, which equips you to apply for residence and work permits.
Get Your Teaching Certification
Prague used to be a place where any native speaker of English could land teaching work, even without a certificate. These days, Prague has enough English speakers to support an English language newspaper, The Prague Post, and more than one English language bookstore, and schools and companies are now in a position to demand solid qualification. That means earning your degree in ESL education.
Get Your ESL Education Degree
You'll need a TEFL certificate to teach in Prague, but you'd fare even better with a degree. A degree in any subject will help you land work, and getting a college degree has never been more convenient. You can launch your life as a career traveler by enrolling in an online ESL degree program. Whether you get an online degree or go for the more traditional classroom format, a degree will certainly land you work in Prague.
Many cities offer ESL teaching for those without an ESL certificate, degree, or legal status. But to teach ESL in today's Prague, you'll need to make yourself as competitive as possible. After all, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
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