Teach English Argentina
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Derek Said:
Do I need a work visa to teach English in Argentina?We Answered:
as in any country in the world, if work in a foreign country u do need a work permit, call the nearest Argentinian embassy for information.Terrance Said:
Does anyone have experiences with teaching english in Argentina, if so, any recommened places to start/contactWe Answered:
I taught English in Argentina in the late 90s. I could work legally there and had a taxpayer number, but I knew plenty of people who didn't and had no trouble finding work. It's also better but not necessary to have an TESL certificate of some kind (you can get better paying jobs that way).I found most of my jobs through the Buenos Aires Herald, BA's English-language paper: http://www.buenosairesherald.com/. It's a good place to start, and as you meet other expats you'll find out about jobs through word of mouth.
You can work independently or through agencies; it's easiest to work for an agency. Sometimes you'll have classes at a school of sorts and sometimes you're sent to businesses. The most lucrative jobs when I was there were giving personal tutoring sessions to executives, and if you can arrange this sort of job directly, you'll get paid a lot more than if you work through an agency. You can always use the Herald to advertise as a tutor.
I don't know if they're still doing this, but I had the opportunity to work for a month at Estancia Harberton in Tierra del Fuego and that was a great experience - rustic but memorable. I also found that through the Herald.
Other things to consider:
- It can be hard to get an apt. if you don't have a job lined up. I ended up paying 3 months rent in advance to assure my landlady that I wasn't going to be a deadbeat. You might want to have some sort of plan for this, but with all the financial upheavals of the last few years, this may have changed anyway. You can look for apts. in the Herald, though you'll usually end up paying more because they're looking to rent to wealthy foreigners. There are tons of other apt. sites, like http://www.buenosairesdepartamentos.com/ (it's departamento and not apartamento in Argentina). I also knew people who rented rooms by the week in shared apartments, but those arrangements could be stressful because of turnover of roommates. If you'll be there close to a year, I'd suggest getting an apt. It's much cheaper than in big American or European cities.
- The better/safer neighborhoods tend to be those on the north side of town: Barrio Norte, Recoleta, Palermo, Belgrano. Most jobs are on that side of town, too, so it cuts the cost and time of transportation. There are plenty of other good and less expensive neighborhoods, though: San Telmo, Almagro, Caballito, Flores, or downtown (San Nicolas or just Centro)
- If you live within walking distance of the metro/subway, you're set - you can go just about anywhere on the "subte". The buses are easy and reliable as well.
If you have any other questions, please post! I adored BA and wish I could go back more.
Holly Said:
What qualifications do I need to teach English in Argentina/Chile?We Answered:
No, you wouldn't be wasting your time. The best way to find a job there is to just go, then find one when you're there.I imagine that it would be much the same in Argentina and Chile as it is here in Thailand. Officially you're supposed to hold a teaching degree or an unrelated degree and an ESL/EFL cert. like you have to get a job in Thailand, but the reality is very different. Even back-packers with no qualifications what so ever still manage to land themselves teaching jobs in Thailand.
Just go, and have a good time while you're there!
Jonathan Said:
information about teaching english in Argentina?We Answered:
yes, is safe for americans to be in Argentina....you will need a english teaching degree to get a good job better with a build resume....Roland Said:
What type of a degree would I need to teach english in Argentina?We Answered:
You need either a certificate or diploma in T.E.F.L or a good degree in Engliish plus English must be your first language.