Do you dream of teaching English in Hungary?
Young people aiming to go on to study at university or college are required to have a certain level of English, which means there are plenty of teens looking for tutors. Bilingual schools ( gimnazia ) operate throughout the country and are a good place to look for work - they are legally required to hire a native English speaker.
While there are often jobs available in several teaching sectors, it can be tricky for TEFL teachers in Hungary to find work. State schools and other similar positions aren’t often advertised or easy to get wind of, with schools sourcing teachers through other organisations. It’s often easier to find work on the private market, with roles in private language schools teaching Business English or offering extra lessons to children with keen parents. While roles are available across the country, teaching positions in Budapest are most numerous and easy to find. If you’re keen to get to Hungary, don’t hold out for the perfect job – get what you can and then you’ll have a better idea of where to go and how to find out about jobs once you’re in the country and have the advantage of interviewing in person.
The Central European Teaching Program runs a placement scheme with a fee of $1,500 - $2,500, depending on how long you go for and who/where you teach. Native teachers with a degree, TEFL certificate (40 hours minimum) and a little experience (20 hours minimum) can apply for positions teaching up to 26 hours per week. Pay is around $500 per month, plus free furnished accommodation with utilities included, as well as health insurance and help with other documents.
Converzum hires TEFL teachers with a degree – scroll down to the ‘teaching is fun’ section on the English version of the website. Part-time and full-time roles, training available. Funside Summer Camps hire TEFL qualified native teachers (at least 20 years old, applicants in their 20’s preferred to older candidates) for their intensive summer camp roles, including both teaching and pastoral duties. Accommodation and meals included, apply in February. Karinthy Frigyes Gimnázium is a bilingual school in Budapest, hiring native speakers with a TEFL certificate or an MA in English. Contracts are for 1-2 years, 22 lessons per week. Accommodation included. Open Mind Education Center hires those with a degree and a passion for teaching on 1-2 year contracts, 35 hours per week.Check the TEFL.org Jobs Board for current listing of jobs in Hungary.