ESL teachers in Belgium typically earn US$1,529–2,353 per month (1,500 - 2,400 EUR). Private tutoring US$18–41/hour adds to that. Figures come from Oxford Seminars' Belgium at-a-glance data, updated with current exchange rates.
Preferred rather than legally required in most cases. EU citizens have the simplest path to work; non-EU teachers usually need employer sponsorship or a freelance route, where a degree plus a 120-hour TESOL/TEFL certificate makes candidacy realistic.
A certificate is expected by most employers in Belgium, and a 120-hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification measurably improves both starting salary and placement odds. Oxford Seminars graduates also get lifetime access to the Job Placement Service.
Typical start dates in Belgium are: September or January. Applications typically run 3 - 4 months ahead of your start date. Business-English demand in Brussels runs year-round.
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