Teach in Serbia

Options for teaching in Serbia

Overall, teachers in Serbia will find the majority of teaching job opportunities in bigger towns and cities like Belgrade and Novi Sad, where most of the international schools and private language schools are located.

Hiring

The Serbian school year runs from September to June. Applications to teach at Serbian language schools and international schools are accepted throughout the school year.

Qualifications to teach in Serbia

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

The University of Toronto’s TEFL Online certificate can equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to land a job teaching English in Serbia.

Teaching positions at international schools in Serbia are in high demand, so the requirements for teachers looking for jobs at Serbian international schools are often higher than at language schools. Teachers looking for jobs at an international school in Serbia will usually need an advanced degree in education as well as relevant teaching experience.

Visas for teachers in Serbia

All foreign citizens will need to apply for a work permit to teach abroad in Serbia. These are issued by the Labor market office in Belgrade. Because of the paperwork involved in securing a visa to teach in Serbia, it’s worth securing your teaching job prior to your arrival in the country.

Serbia 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 Serbia

Serbia is brimming with great things for teachers to see and do. Serbians are known for being very warm and hospitable, and many are fluent in English, so you should feel right at home in no time.

As Serbia is relatively compact, it’s easy for travelers to get around. There are amazing landscapes, picturesque monasteries, sleepy villages, and national parks for teachers to visit across the country. For adventurous ski fans on a budget, skiing in Serbia is very affordable and the season runs from December through to March.

Two of Belgrade’s biggest attractions are the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Old City. Aside from its wealth of cultural and historic relics, Belgrade also has a lively cafe and bar scene – and nightlife! Some of the world’s best music festivals also take place in Serbia.

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