Teach in Lithuania

Options for teaching in Lithuania

There are many opportunities to teach English in Lithuania at private language schools and international schools. These schools are primarily centered in urban areas like the capital, Vilnius.

At private language schools in Lithuania, there is an increased demand for TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certified teachers. As Lithuania is generally a lesser known destination for TEFL teachers, this can mean more job opportunities for ESL teachers.

The University of Toronto’s TEFL Online Certificate can give you a competitive advantage over other candidates when applying for teaching jobs in Lithuania.

Teacher applications to international and private language schools in Lithuania are accepted throughout the year. The academic year runs from September until the beginning of June.

Ideally, teachers looking for jobs at private language schools in Lithuania should have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree and an internationally recognized TEFL certificate to stand the best chance of finding a job teaching in Lithuania.

International schools in Lithuania will often require teachers have an advanced degree in education as well as a teaching certificate and relevant teaching experience. The pay is accordingly higher at international schools compared to private language schools in Lithuania.

Lithuania is a European Union member state, which means that EU nationals don’t need a visa to teach in Lithuania. If you aren’t an EU national, you will need to apply for a work permit to teach in Lithuania.

Living in Lithuania

Salary, working conditions, teaching hours and more tend to vary from school to school in Lithuania. As the cost of living in Lithuania is reasonably low, teachers can expect to live a good lifestyle whether they’re at the lower or upper end of the salary scale.

As requirements to teach at an international school in Lithuania tend to be higher, they often offer teachers a generous salary and benefits packages as well as excellent professional development opportunities.

Teachers in Lithuania will find lots to do in their free time. Due to the country’s small size, getting around is relatively inexpensive. The capital, Vilnius, with its baroque Old Town, is the perfect destination for a city break, with a lively nightlife and restaurant scene.

In the more rural areas there are lots of outdoor pursuits to be had, so be sure to check out the country’s stunning national parks and beaches. Lithuanians are renowned for their sense of hospitality, so you’ll feel at home in no time!

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