Language Centres-
Kids & Teens or adults
Language Centres are privately run schools overseen by large organizations. They are run like businesses and have older students, including teens and adults. Language centres are great for anyone who wants to teach older students and wants to be in a professional team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor Degree in any discipline and a 120 Hour TEFL are required.
Classes/week
Language centre teachers teach around 20-25 (45-55 min.) classes per week
Vacation time/12 month contract
2-3 weeks, plus national holidays
Vacation is either fully paid
General benefits
Professional environment
Good salary and reliable companies
Motivated, older students and small class sizes
Potential concerns
Work both Saturday and Sunday
Salary
$1500-$2250 USD per month
Contract completion bonus
$750-$2250 USD
Hours at school per week
30-35 hours per week
daily schedule
Mix of 9:00-5:00 & 1:00-9:00, 3 weekdays + Sat. & Sun, 1 hour lunch break
lesson planning
Teach from a textbook, with some lesson preparation, teachers are facilitators
Housing
Housing allowance of $450 USD,
assistance with apartment search
Flight
Flight policy varies by school/company
Visa Expense support
Varies by school
Medical check on arrival
Paid by school
Number of Students/class
Usually around 1-12 student per class
Start Dates
Year round
Medical Insurance
Free (with social insurance)
Housing deposit
2 months rent
Policy for unmarried couples
Couples are welcome and can usually work at the same school