Work / ADVICE: WANT TO TEACH ENGLISH IN POLAND WITH TESL WILL I GET HIRED!!! [13]

I applied to both IH's in Wroclaw along with like 6 other schools in Wroclaw, so i applied on Friday 3rd of July was wondering if anyone knows how long schl take to reply back for an interview or contract?.... IM REALLY HOPING TO HAVE A JOB LINED UP BY JULY 18TH!

Work / ADVICE: WANT TO TEACH ENGLISH IN POLAND WITH TESL WILL I GET HIRED!!! [13]

well im finishing the TESL course soon at International House in Toronto, I wanted to take the CELTA but they didn't offer it there! I spoke to one of my advisors and she said the TESL is the same thing as the CELTA but its Canadian certified. Its 100class hours and 20 hours class observation and teaching classes.

I want to move to Wroclaw and teach there!

Work / ADVICE: WANT TO TEACH ENGLISH IN POLAND WITH TESL WILL I GET HIRED!!! [13]

by both you mean the TESL and CELTA, I was informed that the TESL is the same thing as the CELTA but its not British, its like the Canadian/American version of the CELTA.

Work / ADVICE: Teaching English in Poland, will I get hired [21]

Ya it definatley is expensive, do then I should apply too private schools! Does anyone work currently or has worked for a school Wroclaw, wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions, list some schools???

does anyone know of any schools in wroclaw that i can apply too?

Work / ADVICE: Teaching English in Poland, will I get hired [21]

First of all you guys are awsome, thanks a lot for all the responses i feel soo much better about the whole teaching thing.

So do u guys think that maybe i should call a few of the schools and try to apply before doing the CELTA course, and see what they say?

I definately want to work in Wroclaw or even Dzierzonow( my grandma's town) which is like about 40 mins from wroclaw.

Work / ADVICE: Teaching English in Poland, will I get hired [21]

Well im thinking that ill contact a few places before just to hear from them, I wanted to get the job before I book my ticket so I know if i should book a one way or a round trip!


Why wouldnt i get paid?

Travel / Poland: What should I look forward to or avoid? Is it fun to visit? [34]

Most likely you will be robbed, and u expect that ppl arent going to react to that, are u kidding me. Your not going to get beat down or anything like that, so u can relax. Pickpoketing is robbery but its not like everyone is a target, you just have to be smart with ur surroundings and personal items. If u have a dollar bills hanging hanging out of ur pocket then ya it will be stolen and u wont even know when it happened.

I traveled Poland from one end to the other many times taking trains buses and other forms of publc transportation and i have never ever had a problem. Although pickpocketing does happen and those who do it are really good. IF UR SMART ABOUT UR SURROUNDINGS AND PERSONAL ITEMS NOOOOOO U WONT GET ROBBED..

and Adam999 if i was ignorant i would say to someone visiting the States "You'll prolly get shot walking the streets or in a drive by.

Work / ADVICE: Teaching English in Poland, will I get hired [21]

No I don’t have a PESEL yet, so I don’t have osobisty dowot, I wanted to apply for one but I wasn’t in Poland for long enough to get all the details sorted out last time. Awww who cheats on hangman...super cute, but imp sure an hour of cheating and punishment taught them a lesson. :)


soooo how did u get a job before u completed the program, and did u apply living in another country?

I guess my issue is I want to be guaranteed a job having completed this CELTA course, I don’t want to dish out the money and waste a month and then not have anything to show for it, I’m going to Poland regardless July 20th and before that time I want to complete the course and have a job before I leave Canada.

Should i apply for a job before i do the CELTA course?

Work / ADVICE: Teaching English in Poland, will I get hired [21]

so the best program to do is the CELTA for my qualifications, and i pretty much should and could teach in a private school. Do you guys know of any private schools in wroclaw

In regards to other questions, i was born in poland so i have a polish passport. and from my understanding the requirment is a BA, in poland u go to university for 5 years and u graduate with a masters.

Work / ADVICE: Teaching English in Poland, will I get hired [21]

whoever actually taught english in Poland, how long did it take to hear an answer about the job once u applied, and what was the interview like?

So then my best bet is doing the CELTA course, but with that im not going to be able to teach at any other level then just adults...right

Work / ADVICE: Teaching English in Poland, will I get hired [21]

A high salary would be great but my main reason for going to Poland is living there, my last shot before I start my career, but i cant just go there and not do anything so I want to teach, meaning I need an assured job.

This international house, I want to do the program in June in Toronto. Im planning on going to Poland in mid-july. In an ideal situation i want to have a job before i actually go to Poland in July, would they hire me without being in the country?

Soooooooo many questions grrr :)

Work / ADVICE: Teaching English in Poland, will I get hired [21]

Well thats actually cheaper, the oxford program is $1500. The CELTA is an adult course, would I still be able to teach at a high school or an elementary school?

I think my qualifications are pretty good considering the fact that i am fluent in Polish as well.