Teach in Armenia

Teaching Jobs in Armenia

Most teachers that travel to Armenia do so with the intention of volunteering. A TEFL certificate is recommended for teachers interested in teaching English. Positions at international or private schools are usually centered in the capital city of Yerevan and would require teachers to have a teaching license from their home country.

Teaching Jobs in Armenia – Hiring

As the school year in Armenia starts in early September, recruitment for the year usually starts in January and February for private or international school positions. Depending on availability, volunteering or English language teaching positions may be available throughout the year.

Much of Armenia’s cultural heritage centers around its status as the earliest nation-state to adopt Christianity; in fact, local tradition states that Armenians are descendants of Noah’s grandchildren. As such, visiting ancient monasteries, as well as the world’s oldest national church, are on most visitor itineraries. Armenian diaspora makes up the largest percentage of visitors to the country, and despite a difficult recent history, locals are welcoming of visitors from abroad.

The cost of living in Armenia is quite low: a one-bedroom apartment in the capital of Yerevan costs approximately $433.00 USD per month, while a 3-course meal at a nice restaurant would set you back about $25.00 USD. The unique cuisine of Armenia includes borscht (vegetable soup), a traditional meal served warm with fresh sour cream, complementing the Khotovats (barbecue) of pork, lamb, chicken or beef flavored with onion, tomatoes, eggplant and bell peppers.

Many private schools in Armenia require applicants to possess a TEFL certificate. The University of Toronto’s TEFL Online Certificate can help you become a leading candidate for some of the top Armenian private school positions.

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