Teach English in Georgia

Sprinkle a splash of sparkling local hospitality and mix with snowy mountain peaks and elegant medieval towns. Add combination of Russian, Persian, Turkish and Central Asian influence, blend with glaciers, castles, churches, deserts, forests, beaches and steppes and you get Georgia, a country where Guests are considered a Gift from God!

Over 1,000 positions available with the public school program in Georgia!

Immerse yourself in Georgia's generous culture of hospitality and gain a real insight into the Georgian way of life. Experience the real Georgia by teaching English in Georgia!

Benefits include

• Living allowance of 500 Georgian Lari (approximately GBP 185*) per month
• Housing / living accommodation with a local family
• Prepaid air-ticket to Georgia
• Return air-ticket home upon completion of contract
• Additional round-trip air-ticket provided for candidates completing a two semester contract
• Medical insurance
• Paid vacation of 24 days per year
• All Georgian national holidays
• Corporate cell phone (to be returned at end of contract)
• Airport pick up and transfer
• Local co-teacher in each class to assist
• Government sponsored initiative - you will teach at a public school in Georgia!
• Short term contracts available

* 500 Georgian Lari is higher than the average local salary.

Please download the following file for more details on the Teaching Term Options (.pdf).

Arrival dates

• There are 2 monthly in-takes which take place at the middle & end of each month
• Approximately 130 positions per month
• Candidates from UK, Ireland, EU, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand can stay in Georgia for up to 360 days without a visa

Skills & Qualities

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate people who can commit themselves to one year of working with Georgian schoolchildren. As a teacher you will have full classroom responsibilities including creating lesson plans, student assessment, and curriculum development. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in something special, to gain a real insight into Georgia's unique culture, and to influence the lives and community of Georgians young and old. Experience is not necessary. Spirit of adventure is compulsory! Sound interesting? Then why not apply now!

Requirements

• Nationality of UK, EU, IRE, USA, CAN, AUS, NZ, SA
• Fluent English speakers of other nationalities also welcome to apply!
• BA / BSc or Associates Degree holder
• TEFL qualification preferred but not essential
• Under 60 years of age

How do I apply?

• Get in touch with a copy of your resume
• We will send you an application pack
• Regional coordinator will process your application
• Coordinator will arrange your air-ticket (upon final approval of your placement)
• Arrive in Georgia!

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Why apply for Georgia teaching positions through ESLstarter?

We are a TEFL placement agency run by former TEFL teachers. As such we have extensive first-hand experience of teaching TEFL in exotic, far-off lands! Our job is to make it easy for other people to be able to achieve their dream of teaching English overseas.

Jump to:

• FAQs
• Practicalities
• Weather
• Fast facts Georgia
• How much in Georgia?

FAQs

Can I choose my own location?

Due to the nationwide needs of the Teach and Learn with Georgia Program, we have a very limited number of placement options for each arrival group of volunteers. As such, we must make it abundantly clear that placement requests can only be considered in very special and rare circumstances. Please understand that only requests of necessity will be considered and requests of simple preference are not valid conditions for placement decisions.

Will there be other native English teachers nearby?

The program is sponsored by Georgia's Ministry of Education and Science who, this year are inviting 1,000 native English speakers to teach at public schools throughout the country. There will be native English teachers in towns and cities throughout Georgia and so it will be easy to make contact with fellow teachers from the UK, EU, US, CA, NZ, SA, AUS and IRE.

What happens at the orientation?

The orientation is a great chance to meet other native English teachers who will also be taking part in the program. Topics covered include an overview of the Georgian educational system, lesson planning guidance, insurance and bank information, teacher training, Georgian culture and even a crash course in the Georgian language!

What would be the typical teaching hours?

The hours would be between 25 and 30 per week including planning time.

How many students per class would there be?

Classes usually consist of between 10 and 25 students.

How old are the students?

The students would be elementary, middle or high school, so between 6 and 18 years of age. The age range of students that you will be teaching is assigned by the principal. However, if you have a strong preference for teaching a particular age group, please just let us know when you submit your application and this will be taken into consideration.

Will there be other native English teachers at my school?

As these are public school positions, in most cases there will be one foreign teacher per school. However, Georgia has a lively foreign community and there will usually be other native English teachers living and working close by.

Is housing provided?

Yes, accommodation is provided and you will live with a host family in Georgia. This is a great opportunity to share your experiences and culture whilst also learning about the culture and customs of Georgia. Georgians are famed for their hospitality so you can be assured of a warm welcome and will be treated like a family member from the minute you arrive!

How about the living allowance?

Each volunteer teacher will receive a monthly living allowance of 500 Georgian Lari (approximately GBP 185). Georgia is an extremely economical country to live in so your living allowance allows for a comfortable lifestyle within the country.

When would I receive the living allowance?

This will be paid electronically to your bank account in Georgia no later than the last day of each month.

How do I set up a bank account in Georgia?

The coordinator will help you to set up a local bank account once you arrive in the country.

What is the holiday allowance?

There are four weeks (24 days) of paid vacation per year. The Georgian school year starts in September and runs through until late-July. Teachers staying for two semesters will receive an additional round-trip air-ticket. The paid vacation days can be taken over the winter or summer school vacations.

Please download the following file for more details on the holiday allowance and Teaching Term Options (.doc).

Do I need a visa for Georgia?

No visa is required for candidates wishing to volunteer teach in Georgia. Candidates from the UK, Ireland, EU, USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand can stay in Georgia for up to 360 days without a visa.

Practicalities

Health Care

The standard of health care in Georgia is varied. Hospitals in the major cities are often of a good standard and some doctors speak English. In the more rural conurbations, doctors and nursing staff tend to speak less English so it's worth taking a local friend to help translate. Treatments and prescriptions are usually distributed at hospitals as opposed to private clinics and surgeries. The Teach and Learn with Georgia program provides medical insurance which does not cover pre-conditional cases. If you need any medical treatment / assistance whilst in Georgia, you can contact the insurance hotline and they will provide assistance.

Food

Georgian supra (feasts) are a serious business with meals often lasting for several hours! Food is often washed down with copious amounts of fine wine from the eastern regions of Kakheti, Georgia's wine country. Local favorites include Satsivi (sauce made from walnuts and eaten with boiled turkey or chicken), Khachapuri (bread filled with eggs and fresh or aged cheese), and Khinkali (dumplings filled with spiced meat, onions, garlic and greens).

Travelling in Georgia

Georgia has a well-developed transport system so getting around the country is reasonably easy. Taxis are cheap and convenient with an average trip within a city costing between 3 and 5 Georgian Lari. There are also minivan services which connect the dots between most major cities.

Weather in Georgia

Georgia experiences a climate that is almost tropical in the summer, particularly along the eastern shores of the Black Sea. Winters are milder in Georgia than north of the border in the Russian Federation although cold spells do occur. Temperatures typically range from between 2 or 3 degrees C in the winter up to around 28 degrees C in the summer. April and May are the wettest months of the year.

Fast Facts Georgia

• 5,201 meters - height of Mount Shkhara, the highest mountain in the land!
• 69,700 square kilometers - total size of Georgia, making it slightly smaller than South Carolina.
• 4.6 million - estimated population of Georgia.
• 100% - literacy rate in the country.
• 1,550 - the age in years of Georgia's capital city Tbilisi.
• 40% - percentage of the country covered by forest.
• GEL(Georgian Lari) 347 - average monthly Georgian household income.
• 1,140,408 - population of Tbilisi.
• Tamada - the conductor of toasts at meal-times and person who makes sure everybody is enjoying themselves!

How much in Georgia?

Georgia is an inexpensive country to live in by Western standards. Here's a guide to how much in Georgia...

Item	Cost USD
Average total living cost per month	150-200
Bus ir underground journey (city)	0.54
Dinner out in a mid-range restaurant	6
Fast food meal	5
Taxi per kilometer	0.32
Milk	1.53
Loaf of bread	0.56
Can of coke	0.75
Bottle of water	0.62
Bottle of local beer	1
Monthly internet use / flat rate (4MBs)	18
Monthly gym membership	80
Cinema ticket	7

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