Teaching English in Prato, Italy
Report submitted on 17 Jan, 2016 by Giulia.
Teaching English in Prato, Italy:
How can teachers find teaching jobs in Prato, Italy?
Bringing their CV personally to the schools.
The main English teaching jobs available are:
Part time English language school positions, teaching at kindergartens / pre-schools, private teaching (not through a school, agency, etc.)
What are the minimum teaching requirements?
Native or nearnative language proficiency, TEFL or CELTA.
What teaching requirements would you recommend?
TEFL or CELTA.
What are the levels of payment?
Around 15€/hour (approx. 17 US$) in private schools, around 25€/h (approx. 28 US$) in public schools through different “projects”.
How many teaching days a week is normal?
5 days per week.
How many face-to-face teaching hours a week is normal?
It depends.
What is the normal arrangement for holidays?
Teachers are freelancers most of the time…
What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Prato, Italy to teach English?
You should plan to stay for at least a school year, be flexible, be ready to work with kids and stand their parents 🙂 Love your job, be creative and with a strong teaching background.
What are the positive aspects of teaching English in Prato, Italy?
It is personal and it depends on each of us, I don’t think it is relevant. What is negative to me might be positive to you. Come and see!!!
What are the negative aspects for teaching English in Prato, Italy?
It is personal and it depends on each of us, I don’t think it is relevant. What is negative to me might be positive to you. Come and see!!!
What are some of the teaching challenges for English teachers teaching the local people in your area?
It’s EFL, so the language acquisition is really slow, kids learn English at school but teachers are generally Maths teachers forced to learn English, so their teaching style is a bit… weird! Parents’ expectations are extremely high so you need to be really patient and clear.
Living in Prato, Italy:
Are there any visa or other legal requirements to live in Italy?
VISA
What is the cost of living like in Italy?
About 600€/month (approx. 677 US$).
What are the usual accommodation arrangements and how can you find accommodation?
Flat, you can easily find flats online or through local real estate agents.
Other than teaching, what positive aspects are there for living in Prato, Italy?
Good food, nice weather, nice people.
Other than teaching, what negative aspects are there for living in Prato, Italy?
As I said… no stereotypes! 🙂
What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Prato, Italy?
You should not expect to have a full time position tomorrow, you might be required to work in different parts of the city, perhaps you will need to work for more than a school in order to earn enough.
What things do you miss most (other than family and friends) from your home country?
I’m Italian so I can’t help 🙂
What do you think you will miss most when (or if) you leave Italy?
I missed the city self, its multicultural environment, its critical points, the events and most of all the food!
What things would you recommend to new teachers in your area to bring with them from their home country?
It’s Europe so I think you can find everything you need.
About Me and My Work:
My Name: Giulia
Nationality:Italian
Students I’ve taught in Italy: babies (0-2 years), toddlers (2-4 years), pre-school / kindergarten (4-6 years), elementary (6-12 years), junior high school (12-15 years), high school (15-18 years), adults.
Where I teach: La Bottega delle Lingue in Prato. Teaching here for 5 years.
My school facilities: Very good – Teaching resources, technology access, classroom, teaching environment
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