Country Guides: Ireland

Ireland’s beauty and spirit has justly inspired the monikers of Emerald Isle and, more recently, Celtic Tiger. With a turbulent history beset with civil war, famine and threats to its identity far behind, it has managed to hold onto its Celtic language and culture while becoming a major commercial player and an attractive option for corporate investors and migrant workers. The country that inspired the wit and imagery of such literary greats as Oscar Wilde and James Joyce is diverse, but still retains its breadth of fresh air appeal.

Dublin has enjoyed the development afforded to countries in the midst of an economic boom with its new shopping centres and upscale hotels, but rolling green hills and the footprints of history are never too far away.

Demand for Teachers

High, Competitive

Main TEFL Regions

Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Cork

Main Types of Teaching

• Summer Schools: General English

• Private Language Schools: General English, Business English, Cambridge FCE/CAE, TOEFL, TOEIC

*Please Note: we are not accredited by ACELS or the Irish Department of Education. Teaching with an i-to-i TEFL certificate in Ireland can only be done in a private capacity. Please check with the specific language school to which you are applying to ensure that they will accept an i-to-i TEFL qualification. It is the responsibility of the customer to do this before purchasing an i-to-i TEFL course.

Busiest Periods

June-August

Salary

• €15-€20 per hour

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

Tax

24%

Contracts

1-12 months

Visa Requirements

EU citizens do not require a work visa. Obtaining a work visa for non-EU citizens is difficult as Irish employers need to prove that no other Irish citizen is qualified to do the job.

Requirements

• TEFL qualification

• English speaker