TEFL opportunities in Armenia
Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked mountainous country in Eurasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, located in the Southern Caucasus. It shares borders with Turkey to the west, Georgia to the
north, Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and
the Nakhichevan exclave of Azerbaijan to the south.
Teaching English in Armenia
There is a big demand for TEFL Teachers in Armenia as tourist numbers are rapidly growing. In fact, the number of tourists to the country has grown by almost 25% every year for the past decade. Add this to the rich history and culture of the country, the vast countryside, and the warm hospitality of the locals and Armenia is fast becoming a quality location for TEFL teachers looking for a new experience.
The minimum requirement for teaching work in Armenia is a 120-hour TEFL or CELTA certificate, or 1-3 years of relevant experience. Visas are unlikely to be an issue, and most prospective TEFL teachers will enter Armenia on a tourist visa
and will have little problem getting a work permit or residency card after securing work with a language school.
The majority of English teaching jobs in Armenia can be found in Yerevan, the capital and largest city of the nation, though a number of TEFL jobs will also be available in the smaller cities of Spitak and Gyumri. While you can find work through the help of a TEFL company, online, or in the local papers, it is also advised to contact schools directly once you are in the country and you should have little problem finding work, especially during the peak hiring months of August, September and October, or around January to March.
With high qualifications and good teaching experience one can expect to earn US$700 to US$2000 per month in Armenia.
Openings are mainly in private schools and International
language centers. Language classes usually take place during the late afternoons, with most schools working a 6 day week, and Saturday is considered a working day.
There is a demand for English teachers in Armenia in both the cities and rural areas. Although most of the country’s teaching opportunities are located in Yerevan’s capital city, many ESL teachers teach English as volunteers.
The increasing need for English teachers in Armenia can be traced back to its independence from the Soviet Union in 1992. Since this period, the country has undergone many development strategies, some of which contribute to a growing demand for specific skills and professionals, including English teachers.
There are many ESL (English as Second Language) students and an increase in the number of language schools with several teaching opportunities especially volunteering TEFL positions.
Both volunteer and regular teaching opportunities in Armenia offer great career-changing opportunities and a chance for cultural exchange and appreciation. There is a demand for English teachers in Armenia in both the cities and rural areas. Although most of the country’s teaching opportunities are located in Yerevan’s capital city, many ESL teachers teach English as volunteers.
The increasing need for English teachers in Armenia can be traced back to its independence from the Soviet Union in 1992. Since this period, the country has undergone many development strategies, some of which contribute to a growing demand for specific skills and professionals, including English teachers.
There are many ESL (English as Second Language) students and an increase in the number of language schools with several teaching opportunities especially volunteering TEFL positions.
Both volunteer and regular teaching opportunities in Armenia offer great career-changing opportunities and a chance for cultural exchange and appreciation.
There is a demand for English teachers in Armenia in both the cities and rural areas. Although most of the country’s teaching opportunities are located in Yerevan’s capital city, many ESL teachers teach English as volunteers.
The increasing need for English teachers in Armenia can be traced back to its independence from the Soviet Union in 1992. Since this period, the country has undergone many development strategies, some of which contribute to a growing demand for specific skills and professionals, including English teachers.
There are many ESL (English as Second Language) students and an increase in the number of language schools with several teaching opportunities especially volunteering TEFL positions.
Both volunteer and regular teaching opportunities in Armenia offer great career-changing opportunities and a chance for cultural exchange and appreciation.