Teaching English in Switzerland is not one of the most sought after jobs and there really isn’t much work here. It is not impossible to find a job and most of the work is at the language schools and international schools. One of the benefits of working here is the qualify of living and that you are in a good area of Europe and can get to neighbouring countries like France and Holland as well as anywhere else easily.
What’s it Like Teaching in Switzerland
It costs about 1,000+ Euros per month to live in Switzerland, this country isn’t cheap. That will get you a basic apartment and cover some food expenses. If you want to go out drinking, shopping, or travel, expect it to cost a lot more than that. Overall, Switzerland is not a cheap country to live but it is a fun place. Teaching jobs here are usually at companies and in universities and language schools.
TEFL Salaries in Switzerland
Salaries, like most teaching jobs in Europe, are pretty low compared to their cost of living. Contracts typically last one year and the best time to get hired is between semesters in January and September. In general, you earn between 1,000 and 1,800 Euros per month. You won’t get rich teaching in Belgium but you will earn enough to live off of. Unlike in Asia, teachers here receive no additional benefits such as free housing or free flights.
Job Requirements in Switzerland
If you want to teach English in Switzerland you will need a college degree and a TESOL/TEFL Certificate. Additionally, it will be easier to get a job if you have some experience and are a licensed teacher. Like with most of Europe, there is a bias toward U.K. trained teachers.
Switzerland Visa Requirements
Most state schools are not prepared to go through the difficult process of hiring native English-speaking teachers from outside of Europe. EU visa rules require that positions first tried to be filled with people from within the EU making it much easier for people from the UK to get a job. It is not impossible and you will have more success at the international schools but it is hard to get an English teaching job in the EU.
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