Teaching English in Portugal
How Much Can I Earn?
Monthly Salary:
824 - 2,000 USD
Private Tutoring per Hour:
10 - 30 EUR
18 - 29 USD
Income Tax Rate:
12 - 24%
Ability to Save per Year:
Minimal
What Are My Benefits?
Accommodations:
Sometimes included or allowance may be given
Airfare:
Rarely included
Health Care:
Usually included
Holidays:
Sometimes paid
What Will Teaching Be Like?
Teaching Hours:
20 - 30
Typical Contract Length:
One year or less
Typical Start Date:
September/October, January, or year round
Application Timeline:
1 - 4 months
What Do I Need?
Work Visa:
EU citizenship preferred
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma; Bachelor's Degree preferred,
Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate
Additional Notes:
Some schools prefer to offer freelance work on recibos verdes (green receipts) for temporary workers, whereby teachers must pay their own taxes and contributions; candidates are encouraged to apply in person
