
Population: 145,184,000 Capital: Moscow Currency: Ruble Languages: Russian + 30 other official languages


Russia is a country rich in culture, heritage, and offers numerous activities for the expats. Being the emerging economy of the world, Russia is significantly promoting English to keep pace with the global business scenario. Therefore, to address the need of English speaking communities the demand for English teachers is especially high in Russia. The country with a blend of old Russian architecture and contemporary skyscrapers, welcomes you with exciting opportunity to teach, earn, and also settle down in the midst of their culture.
With a TESOL or TEFL certification in hand, it becomes much easier to grab a lucrative opportunity in Russian schools and colleges. A TESOL or a TEFL certification will be an added advantage for a non-native English teacher to teach English in Russia. A TEFL certified teacher is more likely to get a better opportunity along with an increased the pay package. TESOL Training International offer TESOL, TEFL, EFL and other diploma and certificate programs that qualify you to teach English in Russia, or in any of your preferred international locations. The certification from TESOL Training International is associated with other benefits too. The college has a unique placement cell that assists you in securing an employment overseas and certifies you as an international English teacher.
Requirements: | University Degree and TESOL Training International Certificate |
Monthly Salary: | 18,800-45,000 RUB |
Typical Contract: | Six months, nine months, and one year |
High Hiring Season: | August, September, October |
Teaching Hours/Week: | 25-30 |
Private Tutoring: | 330-990 RUB /hr |
Accommodations: | Usually included |
Airfare: | Sometimes included |
Health Care: | Included |
Holidays: | Sometimes paid |
Visa: | Can be filed both within and outside Russia . Usually this process is employer-assisted |
Income Tax: | 13-30 % |
Exchange rate: | $ 1 US = 28.7 RUB |
Important Notes: | Very small TESOL market |