Find out everything you need to know about TEFL jobs in Finland
Getting work as a non-EU citizen in Finland is almost impossible, unless you apply through special organisations like the American-Scandinavian Foundation. For many jobs, while a TEFL qualification, degree and experience are helpful, they’re not strictly necessary – if you’re a native speaker with an outgoing personality, you could land a good job without the usual credentials, particularly if it’s a summer position.
If you want to work freelance, the Federation of Finnish-British Societies promotes language courses and tutors on its website.
To work at Mark Richard’s Business English school, you’ll need a degree plus TEFL qualification or PGCE. Freelance positions paying from €22 - €28 per 45-minute class.
The Nordic School provides English lessons to Russian children aged 7-18 at summer camps in Finland. Degree/TEFL qualification not essential, but applicants must have experience of working with teenagers and at least know something about TEFL teaching methods. Camps run for 2-8 weeks from mid-June, and there are 1-2 week camps at other times of year. €400 - €500 per fortnight with full-board accommodation (twin room) and meals provided. Teaching 5-6 hours per day, five days a week. If you fancy working in Russia, the company also has private language school that run year-round.
For Business English teachers, contact Richard Lewis Communications which offers cross-cultural training.
RiversDown has an online application form for freelance teachers, TEFL qualification and degree preferred.Check out the TEFL Org Jobs Centre for listings.