Teaching English in the Netherlands – Roosendaal

Published: 16 September, 2016  |  Last updated: 16 September, 2016

Teaching English in Roosendaal, the Netherlands

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Report submitted on 10 Aug, 2016 by Flo.

Teaching English in Roosendaal, the Netherlands:

How can teachers find teaching jobs in Roosendaal, the Netherlands?
Internet, local newspapers.

The main English teaching jobs available are:
Part time English language school positions, teaching at state schools, teaching at private international schools, private teaching (not through a school, agency, etc.)

What are the minimum teaching requirements?
preference is for native speakers
teaching degree for primary schools
english degree for secondary and above
CELTA, TEFL, TESOL for language schools

What teaching requirements would you recommend?
English degree and some experience.

What are the levels of payment?
Very, very varied – depends where in NL you live and student ages etc. From 20euro per hour (approx. US$ 22.30) to 60euro (approx. US$ 67) ex tax.

How many teaching days a week is normal?
Varies days per week.

How many face-to-face teaching hours a week is normal?
Varies hours per week.

What is the normal arrangement for holidays?
Free as schools are free.

What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Roosendaal, the Netherlands to teach English?
Do your homework. Find out where your going and try and come with a job.

What are the positive aspects of teaching English in Roosendaal, the Netherlands?
The Netherlands is a great country to live in.

What are the negative aspects for teaching English in Roosendaal, the Netherlands?
Lots of bureaucracy.

What are some of the teaching challenges for English teachers teaching the local people in your area?
Dutch people usually think their English is better than it is.

 

Living in Roosendaal, the Netherlands:

Are there any visa or other legal requirements to live in the Netherlands?
Yes, all depends on nationality.

What is the cost of living like in the Netherlands?
High compared to other European countries. High taxes.
Big cities are more expensive.

What are the usual accommodation arrangements and how can you find accommodation?
Self arranged.

Other than teaching, what positive aspects are there for living in Roosendaal, the Netherlands?
Good healthcare and schools.

Other than teaching, what negative aspects are there for living in Roosendaal, the Netherlands?
High taxes.

What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Roosendaal, the Netherlands?
High compared to other European countries. High taxes.
Big cities are more expensive.

What things do you miss most (other than family and friends) from your home country?
The Dutch are socially not too flexible. They like making appointments for everything.

What do you think you will miss most when (or if) you leave the Netherlands?
The standard of living.

What things would you recommend to new teachers in your area to bring with them from their home country?
Can get everything here.

 

About Me and My Work:

My Name: Flo

Nationality: British

Students I’ve taught in the Netherlands: Pre-school / kindergarten (4-6 years), elementary (6-12 years), junior high school (12-15 years), adults.

Where I teach: Teaching here for 5 years.

How I found my current jobs: Through connections.
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My school facilities: Good – All of above.

Teacher support at my school: Peer support / training.
 

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