Teaching English in Armenia

Do I need a degree to teach in Armenia?

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Yes.

Do I need a TEFL qualification and/or experience?

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A CELTA or equivalent will improve employment prospects, but 1-3 years experience can be enough to secure a job without a qualification.

What are the visa requirements?

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Teachers often arrive in Armenia on a tourist visa. The language school will then arrange a work permit or residency card.

Where are the jobs and what’s the best way to find work?

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Most work is in Yerevan, with some work also in smaller cities such as Spitak and Gyumri. Contact schools directly to enquire about work.

When is the best time of year to look for work?

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August to October and January to March.

What kind of salary and working conditions can I expect?

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Language schools typically pay teachers by the hour, which can be anything from 2000AMD (about 5 USD) to 3500 AMD (about 9 USD). Classes are mostly in the late afternoon. Saturday is considered a working day.

Are there opportunities for private teaching?

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There are opportunities for teaching privately, with a big demand for native English speakers.

What about the cost of living?

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100% of respondents in our survey thought that the cost of living in Armenia is high compared to salary.

What’s the best way to get around?

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Most people use public transport as it is very cheap.

What about internet access?

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Internet is easy and cheap to install at home.

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