Teach English in Italy

Enjoy the sophisticated and sociable Italian lifestyle.

Applications for Jan 2020 Full until further notice. Please contact our team to find out more.

Teach English in Italy

Italy is exploding with history. From the Grand Canal in Venice to the Duomo in Florence, there's a walk through time around every corner. Whether you're drawn to teach in Italy by the romance of Tuscany, the style of Milan, or the canals of Venice, the demand for English teachers is high.

January 2020 / September 2020

From January - 6 Months / From September - 9 Months

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Monthly allowance of €1,000 - €1,400

180 hours TEFL course (120 hour TEFL course + 30 hour IELTS Preparation Course + 30 hour Teaching Business English Course)

Full welcome orientation

Ongoing in-country support

Accommodation assistance

More TEFL job assistance after your teaching adventure

Access to the Italian Public Healthcare System

24/7 in-country support

Health & accident insurance

Teach English in Italy

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Teach English in Italy

Teach English in Italy. Why is Italy the perfect destination for you to experience TEFL? Put, there’s not enough room on this page to tell you all the reasons why.

With that famous Mediterranean cuisine, rich history and diverse culture, it’s no wonder why Italy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Why be a tourist when you can live the authentic Italian way of life by teaching surrounded by stunning architecture, dream coastlines, rolling country landscapes, and again, that fantastic food.

You’ll experience everything Italy has to offer when you decide to explore with direct trains from the fashion capital of Milan in the North to the ancient history socked Naples in the South, why not spot off at the Trevi Fountain in Rome or the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City on your way?

You’ll have support throughout your time in the land of the Renaissance with training meetings, 24-hour contact line with our in-country team to help you make you the best classroom leader possible.

You’ll walk away with memories to last a lifetime, not to mention that Mediterranean sun-kissed skin – lifetime guarantee not included on this one.

TEFL Experience Requirements

Aged between 22 – 62
Native English speaker
Passport holder from Ireland or the UK
TEFL qualified (180 hours included)
High school diploma or higher
Both physically and mentally healthy
Be adaptable and flexible to the Italian culture
Ambition to be a great classroom leader

How it works?

Check the requirements, get in contact with us, apply. Once you submit all necessary documents and you’re accepted, you can start making plans for the new move to Italy.

Getting there

Once you have been formally accepted, you can book your flight to Italy for September/October. On your arrival, in Florence, you will spend an action-packed two days at your welcome orientation before being transferred to your host city.

We recommend getting there a few days early to become familiar with your new home. Walk around, eat bread, olives and authentic Italian pizza while gearing up to start the exciting your TEFL journey.

What do you need to organize?

International flights
Police check: Each applicant must have a clean criminal record
Health check: Each applicant must provide a full health statement
Budget: For adventures and in the event of an emergency while you are in Italy
Travel insurance: It’s essential to arrange this before you go!
You’ll need to secure an Italian social security number at your nearest embassy/consulate before you leave home

Your teaching experience

You’ll take on the role of classroom leader for 15 – 30 hours per week working with mostly adults and some children and teens. This will be an experience to differentiate yourself from other TEFL teachers in the future, having taught a variety of students is always a plus. The diversity will also be an exciting, challenging and beneficial experience for you as a teacher.

You’ll teach for four evenings per week and Saturday mornings, the rest of your hours will be scheduled around this teaching timetable.

Location

There are 30 unique locations in Italy that you could be placed in your new teaching job including Rome, Milan, and Florence If you have a prefered city in mind at the time of your application, please include it, this is not guaranteed, but every effort will be made to secure this location for you.

Outside the classroom

You’ll be living independently, and there’s nothing you can’t do during your time in paradise. Meet with new-found friends for lunch and trips to the beach or go on a solo adventure to experience another aspect of Italian culture.

Allowance

As a teaching intern you’ll be paid a competitive monthly salary between €1,000 – €1,400 per month, the will allow you to cover rent and bills as well as save up for those exciting adventures around Italy.

The dedicated in-country team will be on hand to assist you with finding the right accommodation for you. Step by step, they have the first-hand experience; you’ll receive expert guidance.

TEFL Training Included

Group Size up to 20

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Welcome to Italy
Placements & locations
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FAQ

Laura O'Reilly

2019-11-20T00:38:22+0000

I'm nearly finished the master package from the TEFL Institute of Ireland, which is the 180HR course plus 4x30HR mini-modules, and I'm loving it! Overall I've found it to be a brilliant course, very well laid out and extremely detailed and informative. Also, the information given to you and the assistance with internships and careers is invaluable. They generally have good sales on their products, so they're worth keeping an eye out for. After hearing such good things about their 10HR day crash course, I will be signing up for it soon!

Bryan Nestor

2019-11-16T17:16:55+0000

Halfway through 180 hour online course. So good so far. Very easy to follow and learning lots about English grammar and vocabulary. The 10 hour workshop with Michelle was a fantastic day. She's a brilliant facilitator and it was nice meeting people who are also pursuing a TEFL career. Looking forward to putting theory into practice while in Asia!

Fiona ConnollyLoftus

2019-11-12T13:33:02+0000

I have just completed 120 hr Advanced TEFL Qualification, 30 hr Teaching English Online Qualification and 30 hr Teaching Young Learners Qualification courses. I would highly recommend the Institute... Course material is very detailed and gives a huge amount of information to use and apply to teaching. Thank you guys 🤩

Rob Gray

2019-11-09T18:23:08+0000

I did the the 10 hour course and I really enjoyed it. I would recommend it to anyone thinking of taking a TEFL course. Michelle is a great teacher and made the day really fun.

Bee Breathnach

2019-11-09T18:22:26+0000

The 10 hour classroom course day was not only engaging but very informative. Michelle from TEFL enthusiastically used a variety of individual, pair and group methodologies which has helped me in preperation for the 180 hour online course! Overall, an enjoyable day with the other future TEFL teachers! Thanks Michelle and TEFL ☺️👍

Aoibhínn Slattery

16:54 13 Nov 19

I completed the 120 Hour Advanced TEFL Qualification and also their 30 Hour Online English Teaching Qualification, both of which I found really helpful in my journey to becoming an Online English Teacher. I cannot recommend this course enough, it's worth the money that you pay as these courses are very informative. The staff that I spoke to over the phone were extremely helpful, and I cannot thank them enough.

Jillian Bannon

13:27 18 Oct 19

I completed a 120 hour TEFL course with the TEFL Institute of Ireland. I found them to be easily contactable and supportive throughout. They helped with my questions before I registered. Once I did register I got a good price, a reliable company, and I even got a 30 hour Teach Online course for free. Lovely staff. Would highly recommend.

Megumi Curran

13:27 15 Oct 19

I completed the 180 TEFL course and the 10-hour class. I am more than happy to choose this school.I am not even native speaker. But their instruction is so detail and I can see the aim each module and can easily follow them. I also attended the 10 hour class. It was incredible. Michelle is so funny and helpful. I learned a lot of teaching skill and idea from her.The staff there are also so helpful by chatting. Thank you so much for everything you have done to me. I hope I can get a teaching job soon.

Ruxandra Ciuculescu

12:39 13 Oct 19

What a wonderful learning experience! The 120 h TEFL course that I´ve just finished has not only helped me get official recognition but has also been a highly enjoyable journey! The course material was relevant and up to date with current market tendencies, very well structured with lots of references for further reading and opportunities for self assessment . Strongly recommended to everyone considering a career in English teaching, especially to those who might feel overwhelmed by the scary amount of (often very costly) TEFL courses available.

Dónal Rooney

18:14 22 Sep 19

I took the 120 hour certificate and would highly recommend it to anyone who is considering TEFL as a career. It provided a good overview of what one can expect when teaching, useful tips and ideas for classes and a wealth of further information to consult. Very kind and friendly service at the Institute as well, thank you for all the help.

Kate McManus

16:12 19 Sep 19

I completed the 120 hour advanced TEFL course and couldn't be happier. I have been teaching English for a few years and was eager to get the TEFL qualification but didn't know where to start, it seemed overwhelming the amount of different companies and courses online. I just wanted the best quality possible for a reasonable price. When I got in touch with the TEFL Institue of Ireland the lovely Ola got back to me straight away. She was so helpful, giving me straight forward information and recommending the course best suited to my needs (not just trying to sell the most expensive one). Throughout the course I have had excellent support from the team and speedy responses. The course itself was interesting, stimulating and very user-friendly. I am very grateful to all the staff at the TEFL Institute of Ireland and I look forward to completing my next course with them in the near future! Highly recommend!

Shirley Benson

10:08 10 Sep 19

Company is very professional, I contacted Roisin in the careers dept and she was super helpful in helping me secure a job in San Antonio Catholic school in Lisbon. The course work was tough but I had help from Nikki my tutor, whenever I was stuck on a question. Really glad I decided to complete my training with The TEFL Institute. The careers department is a great bonus. Thank you guys. I'll send you pictures that you can use for your blog.

helen cronin

09:35 10 Sep 19

I have just completed the 120 hour Advanced TEFL course. I found this course excellent. It was presented very well and at the end of each module gave a good variety of books and web sites as references for further study. It has given me the confidence to continue my studies. So I am signing up with the Institute for a specialised course. I am really enjoying the new chapter that this study has opened in my life.

Sarah Patchell

14:17 02 Sep 19

I have recently completed the 300hr TEFL course with the TEFL Institute of Ireland. I would highly recommend this course to anyone as I have gotten a total of five certificates from it. Since completing the course I have used my certificates to obtain a job teaching English as a foreign language. The course is very well recognised and I'm very glad to have studied with this institute!

Matt Deasy

15:39 25 Aug 19

I completed the 120 Hour TEFL Certificate course back in June and was very happy with the quality of it. The delivery of the modules was coherent and easy to absorb with quiz's after each section which was good practice. I am very glad to have taken it and look forward to taking the next step into teaching online.

Colm O Connor

00:36 19 Aug 19

Great course just finished my 180 course , although I did have a minor issue when I first tried to login the staff were able get back to me immediately even though it was on the weekend. Also I got to participate in a free 10 hour classroom exercise charge. Furthermore they were able to set me up with a imploring no problem.

sonja martin

01:32 13 Aug 19

I have now completed the 300hr level 5 TEFL Certificate. I breathe a sigh of relief having completed the course and accomplishing a goal. The journey has been intellectually stimulating. I am indeed grateful to the very empathetic and hardworking staff at the TEFL institute of Ireland (Dublin) especially Katie who held my hand as I embarked on this very edifying TEFL journey. The course was very conducive to my learning style which is very diverse and provided the necessary resources which facilitated my needs as the learner. The course material was made very user friendly and I certainly felt motivated and eager as I broadened my academic horizons. I strongly recommend this course as a means of academic pursuit, social mobility, financial independence, personal accomplishment or whatever you may choose to label it. I am now looking forward to reaping the fruits of my labour as will you prospective TEFL students, in the near future. Thanks again TEFL. Sonja M.

Seán Lynch

11:26 30 Jul 19

I just completed the 120 Hour online course. It was easy to follow. I am a qualified teacher for 7 years now and I found that I have picked up a few useful tips/classroom activities that I would like to try. Would recommend if you are planning to teach English to EAL children.

18:08 25 Jul 19

I have now completed the 30 Hour IELTS preparation. I'm elated.The material was very easy to go through and very understandable. I also found that, the recommended online materials and text were also very relevant to the different topics and they helped to facilitate better understanding of the course material. i find that the course is very helpful in my current field and certainly relevant for my future prospects. I highly recommend that persons enroll in this course and if already enrolled, take on the simple challenge of pursuing most or all of the courses being offered as I did that is if your serous about professional development and career advancement.

Amy McKenzie

11:01 18 Jul 19

I have recently finished the 120hr TEFL course, I have really enjoyed this course and the knowledge I have gained from this, the layout and structure of the course was easy to follow. It was also great that you could access the course through the TEFL app on your phone. I now have my Certificate and will be leaving soon to do an internship in China and from this course I feel ready to stand in front of a classroom.

Mark Leahy

21:14 17 Jul 19

The 120 Hour Advanced TEFL Course is an interesting, concise, and informative course that has prepared me well for my future work in China. I am very impressed by the excellent value, at only €169 for a qualification that will bring me all over the world. The course is very accessible to people from any background who wish to explore this opportunity. Thanks!

13:19 01 Jul 19

Glenn Kelly

10:37 21 Jun 19

A great online system to complete the course and it contains some brilliant methodologies that can assist for online and in the classroom. Emma the recruitment manager was quick to respond to all quires and was very pleasant. As someone whose in a teaching masters at the moment the 120 Hour premium program is helping me obtain teaching work that will continue to strengthen my skills and teach different age groups. I'd highly recommend for any students who are looking to work in teaching.

19:52 19 Jun 19

I have enrolled in the 300 hour Master Tefl Course. I am a Science teacher and I have found this course to be absolutely amazing. Before this course I took English for granted. I wasn't even aware that there is opportunity to teach English as a foreign language. Now I use it as a vital tool whilst giving instructions in my Science lessons. Thanks to Ola and Katie for lending assistance as often as necessary and as speedily as possible. I find all courses to be ideal for enrolment. the most important thing though is that the course in a logical sequence and is very user friendly and suitable for all learner learning styles. I must however say that having enrolled in the 300hr. TEFL course has made me into well rounded, classroom teacher.

Konrad Polawski

23:07 30 May 19

I had completed a 300hr TEFL course and it was absolutely worth it. Staff are super helpful and do their best with any question queries during and after you finish your course. Currently, I had applied for a TEFL teaching position and received a response from Emma, the recruitment manager within a couple of hours. She was extremely helpful and encouraging which made the application process easy. Emma had listed all documents required and once I had forwarded them to her, she had sent off my application within a few hours. I was very impressed with how helpful, positive, fast and eager she was to get my application to the client but also her prompt replies and dedication in getting me placed as a TEFL teacher. I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in becoming a TEFL teacher to take on a course with The TEFL Institute of Ireland as the courses are very interesting and set in a way to give you a clear understanding of each module. Staff are very friendly, dedicated and do their best to get you where you want to be.

Niamh Hickey

13:31 27 May 19

I applied for a TEFL teaching position and received a response rapidly from Emma the recruitment manager. From here on she was extremely helpful and encouraging. This made the process easy as she explained every step to me while remaining in contact to answer any questions I had.

Charlene Goliath

08:50 27 May 19

I applied for a TEFL teacher position at the TEFL Institute of Ireland for a position in Vietnam. Within a few hours of my application ,Emma the recruiting Manager got back to me saying that I need to send her one more document as that was the only documentation she still needed to complete my application. She even sent me a follow up email to remind me to send her the document a few minutes after I've read her email. She was very eager to get my application to the client. I am really very impressed with her prompt replies and her dedication to getting me placed as a TEFL teacher.

Victoria Ryan-Nesbitt

22:39 09 May 19

I thoroughly studying my 120 Hour Advanced TEFL course. I learned a lot about various language teaching techniques and English grammar. I liked the layout of the modules on the online learning platform - it's easy to go back and find topics that you've previously covered. I would highly recommend this course to others interested in teaching English as a foreign language.

Meabh McNairney

17:24 17 Apr 19

The 120 Hour course was really well laid out and easy to follow. Lots of great activities to help the lessons make sense. Great use of YouTube videos showing TEFL teachers in the classroom environment. Really enjoyed the course and looking forward to getting stuck in to the practical world of TEFL! You won't regret taking this course.

Julieanne Mollen

11:12 17 Apr 19

Great programme to do! It was easy and descriptive and I was able to do it while travelling on the train in the mornings which was a great benefit to me. All the team were also a great help with any questions.

Amber Mahon

18:03 01 Apr 19

Truly enjoyed the 120 Hour Advanced TEFL Qualification process. It was simple and interesting to follow and done in the comfort of my own home. Also convenient to study on the go through mobile or laptop. Very interactive and found the quiz's at the end of each module quite helpful. Thank you TEFL Institute !

Aoife McDonald

06:19 26 Mar 19

I am currently doing the 180 hour course and so far I’m very happy with the course. The material is interesting and will be very helpful to me as it includes some great tips on how to teach in a classroom. I highly recommend this course to not just people who want to teach, but to everyone! It is great information to have and will help you stand out to future employers.

Aidan Ryan

19:44 25 Mar 19

I recently completed the 120 hour Advanced TEFL training program and I found the material provided by the company is really detailed and interesting defining all the different styles of teaching etc which will really help me in the future to apply those skills. I really enjoyed the experience and the staff are really helpful and friendly. You get a certificate when you've completed the training which is great as it can be provided to future employers. Would recommend using this company to train with.

Diana Brigida Frasiloaia

16:19 07 Mar 19

I am currently doing the 180 hours online course and I’m very satisfied. The course is very well designed and and easy to access from all devices. The support team is great and very helpful. The material is interesting and educational, it also gives great tips for real life classroom teaching. I can’t wait to graduate and start using the skills I am learning in a working environment. Definitely recommended.

O G

14:20 07 Mar 19

The site is really easy to use and staff are very friendly. There are loads of opportunities and deals through the Institute of Ireland! After completing the 120 hr Advanced course I was offered loads of interviews and have even accepted my first job just a week after getting my cert!

Leyi Low

22:37 06 Mar 19

TEFL is a good course for those who want to teach english worldwide. In the course, it will teach you step by step what you should know. i think it much a worth to spend money on this.

Sean Cafferkey

22:09 26 Feb 19

A very well structured course. Easy to use. And the people at TEFL.ie were very helpful throughout. I would highly recommend this course.

Sarina Small

09:55 25 Feb 19

I have completed the 300hr Tefl course. I really loved how flexible and convenient the course was and how quickly the TEFL Institute of Ireland responded to my queries. The structure of the course and sequence of topics were clear and well integrated, the videos were practical and the additional reading materials provided links to more articles, resources etc. The course is rich with essential tools needed for the classroom.

Clodagh

21:44 11 Feb 19

Cannot thank TEFL Institute of Ireland enough for making this course very flexible and manageable... I am happy to say I am a fully qualified TEFL teacher and it is all because of this amazing site!

Ryan Cullen

09:41 07 Feb 19

Excellent course filled with comprehensive and detailed material. I did the 120Hour course and I feel confident now that I have the core knowledge needed to teach English. At the end I received a certificate which will really set me apart with future employers. You can also download or access the material at any time so you can revise even after completion I would definitely recommend doing this if you want to teach English abroad!

12:21 23 Jan 19

Excellent course filled with comprehensive and detailed materiel. I did the 120Hour course and I feel confident now that I have the core knowledge needed to teach English. At the end I received a certificate which will really set me apart with future employers. You can also download or access the material at any time so you can revise even after completion I would definitely recommend doing this if you want to teach English abroad!

Mark Don

16:05 31 Oct 18

I am currently enrolled on the 180 hour Level 5 TEFL course with the TEFL Institute of Ireland. The course material is excellent, very organised and very well presented. There is information on job prospects and personal reflections from people who work with the qualification. The help and advice from the course administrators is excellent. I would highly recommend the TEFL Institute of Ireland if you are considering qualifying in the area of TEFL.

Etáin McGurrin

04:51 30 Oct 18

I am currently doing the 240-hour online course with the TEFL Institute of Ireland. I am really enjoying it so far, it’s easy to navigate around the site and its very comprehensive. Any issues I’ve had, I received quick and helpful responses, which I have greatly appreciated. The modules are clear, and you can follow your progress easily. There are lots of great links to videos and extra reading material for more information which I am finding very useful! The course is full of valuable, interesting and helpful information that will help make my transition from course to classroom much easier and less daunting.

Charlie Brown

09:28 28 Oct 18

I am currently completing the 120 hour online Course with the TEFL Institute of Ireland and really enjoying it. The course is easy to follow and is jam-packed with relevant information that is easy to navigate and access. I was a little bit worried that because I was doing the online course (instead of in class) that I wouldn’t have the same access to teachers/help when I needed assistance, but this has been far from the case! Whenever I have had an issue, I’ve received quick and helpful responses, which I have greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend this course, you can fit it around your own time and schedule without loosing out on quality.

Anna Livchak

14:01 28 Aug 18

I am currently doing the 300 hour, Masters Level 5 course with the TEFL Institute of Ireland. The course is great, easy to use, easy to navigate and packed full with so much, valuable, interesting information, which makes me so eager to complete my course and get my dream job of being a TEFL teacher! All the times I have been in contact with the TEFL Institute of Ireland they have been supportive, helpful and kind. The price for the course was such a bargain considering the amount of information and valuable courses that I received in my package! I haven't had any second thoughts about doing this course, it's the best decision I have ever made, and I recommend it to anybody considering doing TEFL! Thanks so much!