Can I get a job teaching English in Russia or the Ukraine for three months with no teaching experience?

Question

I'm finishing my masters degree in the UK. I'm a native english speaker.

Answer 1

Yes, take the TEFL test. Other countries are always looking for English teachers.

Answer 2

no way

Answer 3

Depends.

1. If you get the TEFL certification, and can get a TEFL school to send you, yes.

2. If you want to teach during the summer 3 months, no - as nobody (including private schools) teach during the summer months.

3. If you want to teach K-12, no. A teaching certificate (from their countries) is required to teach these students.

4. If you can get a teaching scholarship, like the US Fulbright, then yes - but you generally have to apply a full year in advance and they will assign you to a University. (I have a friend who is doing this).

5. During the school year, many private English schools will hire native English speakers to teach English for them. They usually pay 35$ US per week, if you teach a full schedule (I've done this).

6. You can sometimes get a University to hire you to teach English, but they will not pay you (it would be an experience only).