Country Guides: Hungary

Hungary upholds a legacy of cultural treasures from being all too often in the eye of encroaching empires. It was the Magyars, a nomadic tribe that laid the country's foundations but ultimately fell to Turkish and Austrian rule, and more recently communism ruled the country's political landscape.

It's achieved stability and the status as a top tourist destination since moving towards a democratic society with the fall of communism in 1989. Budapest is just one of its crowning glories and is on par with European cities such as Paris for cosmopolitan chic and historic charm.

Demand For Teachers

Very high

Main TEFL Regions

Budapest, Debrecen, Miskolc, Szeged, Szolnok

Main Types of Teaching

• Summer Schools / Language Camps: General English

• Private Language Schools: General English

• In-Company: General English, Business English, English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

• State Primary & Secondary Schools: General English, English for Younger Learners

Busiest Periods

September-August

Salary

• 2500Ft (€9) per hour on average

• Pay is commensurate with a teacher's qualifications and experience

Tax

20-30%

Contracts

3-12 months

Visa Requirements

Work permit arranged prior to arrival with letter from employer

Requirements

• English speaker

• TEFL Qualification