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Teaching English in Portugal

Portugal
Portugal
Portugal
Portugal
Portugal
Portugal

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Western Europe
How Much Can I Earn?
Monthly Salary:
700 - 1,400 EUR
800 - 1,590 USD
Private Tutoring per Hour:
10 - 25 EUR
11 - 29 USD
Income Tax Rate:
14.5 - 22.5%
Ability to Save per year:
500 - 2,300 USD

What Are My Benefits?
Accommodations:
Sometimes included or allowance may be given
Airfare:
Rarely included
Health Care:
Usually included
Holidays:
Sometimes paid

What Will Teaching Be Like?
Teaching Hours:
20 - 30
Typical Contract Length:
One year or less
Typical Start Date:
September/October, January, or year round
Application Timeline:
1 - 6 months


What Do I Need?
Work Visa:
EU citizenship preferred
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma; Bachelor's Degree preferred
Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate
Additional Notes:
Some schools prefer to offer freelance work on recibos verdes (green receipts) for temporary workers, whereby teachers must pay their own taxes and contributions; candidates are encouraged to apply in person