Teaching English in Greece wPopulation: 10,964,020 Capital: Athens Currency: Euro Languages: Greek
More Information on Greece: Greece offers a year-round warm, mediterranean climate and many islands to explore. Athens offers historic sites such as The Acropolis and other major historic sites around Greece.European countries always require English teachers for business, industry, and because of its world language status.The average monthly salary is 500 – 1,000 EUR, the average monthly cost of living is 400 – 500 EUR, and vacation time is typically paid. Accommodations may be provided depending on the teaching position, and health care is typically provided at a cost.For more information about teaching in Greece and becoming an overseas English teacher contact TESOL Training International.
| Requirements: | University Degree and TESOL Training International Certificate |
| Monthly Salary: | 500-1,000 EUR |
| Typical Contract: | Nine months to one year |
| High Hiring Season: | January, August |
| Teaching Hours/Week: | 25-32 |
| Private Tutoring: | 15-20 EUR /hr |
| Accommodations: | Employer assisted |
| Airfare: | Usually not included |
| Health Care: | Provided, 11-16 % deduction |
| Holidays: | Paid |
| Visa: | Difficult for non-EU citizens; employer must prove teacher is expert in his/her field and that they are not taking position from the EU citizen. Employer must be willing to sponsor visa. |
| Income Tax: | 5-40 % |
| Exchange rate: | $ 1 US = 0.73 EUR |