Teach in Montenegro

Options for teaching in Montenegro

Overall, teachers in Montenegro will find the majority of teaching job opportunities in Podgorica, where Montenegro’s international schools and private language schools are located.

The school year in Montenegro starts in October and ends in July. Applications to teach at Montenegrin language schools and international schools are accepted throughout the school year.

Having a Bachelor’s degree as well as a relevant ESL qualification such as a TEFL certificate is usually the minimum requirement to teach English at a language school in Montenegro.

The University of Toronto’s TEFL Online certificate can help you qualify for English teaching jobs in Montenegro.

Teaching positions at international schools in Montenegro are in high demand. Teachers looking for jobs at an international school in Montenegro will usually need an advanced degree in education, as well as previous teaching experience.

All foreign citizens will need to apply for a work permit to teach abroad in Montenegro. Work permits are issued by the Employment Bureau of Montenegro. Due to the paperwork involved in securing a visa to teach in Montenegro, it’s worth having a job offer secured prior to your arrival in Montenegro.

Montenegro has one of the lowest costs of living in Europe. Rent, food and transport are particularly cheap, so you should be able to live comfortably, regardless of your salary range.

Things for teachers to do in Montenegro

One of Europe’s hidden gems situated in the south of the Adriatic, Montenegro boasts spectacular mountain scenery, sandy beaches, clear lakes and rivers and picturesque towns. Montenegro prides itself on its hospitality towards expats and visitors, and as the country is small, you can travel around with relative ease.

Montenegro has plenty to offer expats who love scuba diving, hiking, biking, white-water rafting and nature walks. Teachers abroad can also enjoy a variety of winter sports in Montenegro, such as skiing and snowboarding.