Teach in Switzerland

Nestled between France, Italy, Austria, and Germany, Switzerland is famous for its stunning landscapes, the Swiss Alps, its friendly locals, and of course – chocolate!

Living and working in this small yet diverse country offers limitless holiday options and an unforgettable experience teaching in Switzerland.

Among one of the top education systems in the world, Switzerland’s public school system (also known as the state school system) is excellent and free. Swiss teachers are among the highest-paid in the world and competition can be fierce for teaching jobs in Switzerland, requiring a lengthy list of teaching qualifications. State school education is multilingual.

Private schools in Switzerland vary and include international schools, private language academies, hotel schools (all Swiss hotel employees must speak English), and private finishing schools. Many teachers in private schools will obtain their position through networking and it is advised that teachers join an English language teacher’s association to maximize their employment opportunities.

Typically, English teaching positions will require teachers to hold a bachelor’s degree and some form of ESL teaching qualification, such as a TEFL certificate. Many private language schools will also provide in-house training to their new teachers. For teachers with more experience and qualifications, opportunities lie in higher education institutions, private finishing schools, private tutoring, or hotel schools that offer good pay with benefits.

It’s important to note that all teachers wishing to teach in Switzerland must obtain a work permit. Work permits are awarded to teachers who have secured a work contract, which can pose great difficulty for some, as many Swiss schools prefer to employ teachers who already live in the country.

Register for a teacher account to apply for teaching jobs in Switzerland.