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France

Italy

Belgium

The Netherlands
(Holland)
The romance of Paris and the beauty of Provence attracts millions of visitors each year. The proximity
of cities and the quickness of TGV trains allow you to teach during the week and explore different
regions on the weekends. If you are under the age of 30, you can easily obtain a working visa.
Without an EU passport, obtaining a work visa for Holland may be a challenge. However, if you do
have an EU passport, the thrill and excitement of Holland, especially ultra-liberal Amsterdam, is an
amazing experience. The beauty of Venice, the history of Rome, and the shops of Milan make Italy a
perfect teaching destination. There are many teaching positions in Italy that are accessible to
Canadians if you are willing to travel there first and then seek employment.
Monthly Salary:
Minimum Requirements:
Typical Contract:
Working Hours:
Private Tutoring:
Accommodations:
Airfare:
Health Care:
Holidays:
Visa:
High Hiring Season:
1,000-1,6000 Euro ($1,500-$2,300 Cdn)
TESL certificate plus post-secondary education
four months to one year
18-35 hours per week
$15-$30 per hour
not provided
not provided
not provided
paid
EU passport or SWAP program
all year
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Germany

Austria

Switzerland
Ski the Alps or enjoy the modern cities in these historical countries. Germany has many teaching
opportunities, especially teaching business professionals. Working visas for Germany are easy to
obtain, whereas working visas for Austria and Switzerland might be more difficult due to stricter
requirements. The salaries in these countries are quite high and the euro currency allows for easy
travel throughout the area.
Monthly Salary:
Minimum Requirements:
Typical Contract:
Working Hours:
Private Tutoring:
Accommodations:
Airfare:
Health Care:
Holidays:
Visa:
High Hiring Season:
1,600-2,700 Euro ($2,300-$3,800 Cdn)
TESL certificate plus post-secondary education flexible contracts
20-30 hours per week
$15-$40 per hour
not provided
not provided
not provided
paid
assistance given; BA required
all year
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Spain

Portugal

Greece
Long sandy beaches, ancient ruins, and iced cappuccinos are a few of the things you will find in
these countries. If you are looking for a laid-back lifestyle, with late night partying and afternoon
siestas, you should teach in this area. EU passport holders will have an easy time finding jobs, but it
is not impossible to find jobs without an EU passport. Your best option is to fly to these locations first
and then look for employment.
Monthly Salary:
Minimum Requirements:
Typical Contract:
Working Hours:
Private Tutoring:
Accommodations:
Airfare:
Health Care:
Holidays:
Visa:
High Hiring Season:
600-1,600 Euro ($800-$2,300 Cdn)
TESL certificate
eight months to one year
20-30 hours per week
$10-$30 per hour
not provided
not provided
not provided
paid
BA not required
March-June
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Finland

Norway

Sweden

Finland
Scandinavia conjures up images of vodka, saunas, and reindeer. High-speed ferries jet from one
country to another. From old fishing villages to trendy cities, the beauty abounds in the land of the
midnight sun. Teaching opportunities for non-EU passport-holders are scarce. Nevertheless,
Scandinavians are very outgoing people and evening English courses are popular for social reasons.
The level of English is very high thus most classes are conversational, as adults want to improve their
existing language skills. It is easier to secure employment once in the country.
Monthly Salary:
Minimum Requirements:
Typical Contract:
Working Hours:
Private Tutoring:
Accommodations:
Airfare:
Health Care:
Holidays:
Visa:
High Hiring Season:
1,800 Euro ($2,500-$3,000 Cdn)
BA and TESL certificate
three months to one year
20-30 hours per week
$20-$30 Cdn per hour
not provided
not provided
not provided
paid
EU passport and BA required
all year

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