Swiss Teaching Jobs

To teach English as a foreign language in Europe, you typically need a minimum of a bachelor's degree. While a degree in English or education is beneficial, it is not always mandatory. Many employers may also require a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate, which can usually be obtained through a course that ranges from 120 to 150 hours. Some countries in Europe, such as Spain and Italy, may require specific certifications like the CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) or DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) for higher-level positions or in more prestigious language schools. In addition to educational qualifications, most European countries require non-native English speakers to demonstrate a high level of English proficiency. This...  [Read more]

--- To teach English in Switzerland, you typically need a Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field. Many schools and language institutes also require a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) or TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification. Native-level proficiency in English is often a must, and some institutions may prefer or require candidates with previous teaching experience. It's also beneficial to have knowledge of a second language, such as French or German, as Switzerland is a multilingual country. --- There are several ways to find English teaching jobs in Switzerland. You can start by searching online job boards, such as Dave’s ESL Cafe or TEFL.com, which often list job openings for English teachers in Switzerland....  [Read more]

On account of its central-alpine location Switzerland is a fascinating synergy of French, German and Italian culture. It is also the worlds most prima face democratic nation, a land where the population regularly participate in referenda deciding matters of state. General tidiness and seamless efficiency abound in the operation of services and the maintenance of public spaces. For those who enjoy alpine pursuits Switzerland obviously offers amongst the best skiing in the world, not to mention hiking, Hang gliding and all the rest. If this doesn’t grab you, then you are at least guaranteed breathtaking scenery at almost every turn. German is the principal official language spoken by about 66 percent of the population. Next up is French spoken by 19 percent of the population....  [Read more]

Japan can present the traveller with a bewildering combination of culture, manners, beauty, architecture and personalities. Whether one goes to Fuji San - mount Fuji, to admire it’s serene beauty, or one parties all night long in Roppongi - the nightclub district of Tokyo, one is constantly taken aback and presented with the unexpected. At times a shade frustrating, such as when you are on a train so crowded that you go three stops past the one you wanted because you cannot move. Hence, the ‘gaijin’, or foreigner learns to laugh about these things and accepts them as a part of life. A population of one-hundred and twenty seven millions is jammed into a landmass of one-hundred and forty five square miles. Indeed, the population density in the big cities is amazing. The official...  [Read more]

New York City is justifiably one of the most famous and popular cities in the world and is the perfect location for taking a TESOL course. Spend just five minutes in New York and you will understand why it’s like nowhere else in the world. Only in New York City will you see everything that is the spirit of the USA in one city. The diversity, the culture, and the style of the USA are all here in one fascinating place. There are so many things for the visitor to see and do. See the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Bronx Zoo, Staten Island Ferry, Brooklyn Bridge as well as many other well known attractions. There is also a wide variety of restaurants, shows, museums and sporting events to visit. New York in reality is a city...  [Read more]