Teaching English in Finland
How Much Can I Earn?
Monthly Salary:
941 - 4,000 USD
Private Tutoring per Hour:
20 - 33 EUR
14 - 28 USD
Income Tax Rate:
13 - 38%
Ability to Save per Year:
0 - 17,300 USD
What Are My Benefits?
Accommodations:
Rarely included
Airfare:
Rarely included
Health Care:
Usually included
Holidays:
Sometimes paid
What Will Teaching Be Like?
Teaching Hours:
10 - 35
Typical Contract Length:
One year or less
Typical Start Date:
August or year round
Application Timeline:
1 - 4 months
What Do I Need?
Work Visa:
EU citizenship preferred
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree,
Master's Degree preferred,
Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate
Additional Notes:
Freelance work common; full-time contracts with guaranteed hours difficult to secure; schools tend to prefer in-person applicants
