Alysse and the World: Finland: Sample ESL Destination Profile
| Are you surprised? Don't be! I know I said in the previous post that "Europe is the pegasus" of ESL/EFL teaching destinations, but with a few connections, a little knowledge, a certification, and some experience, anything is possible! I'll do a more complete profile of the Nordics hopefully someday soon, but in the meantime, check out beautiful Finland: Finland Some Country Facts: "Around 5.4 million people reside in Finland, with the majority concentrated in the southern region. It is the eighth largest country in Europe in terms of area and the most sparsely populated country in the European Union... With the best educational system in Europe, Finland has recently ranked as one of the world's most peaceful, competitive and livable countries." The Oxford Seminars' Teaching Certification Website has an enormous wealth of information on Finland, as well as living and teaching in Finland. Here's a nice survey of information from their website for prospective teachers: Some Teaching Facts: Monthly Salary (approximate): 1,000 - 2,500 EUR Accommodations: Sometimes included or allowance givenAirfare: Rarely included Health Care: Sometimes included Holidays: Sometimes paid Teaching Hours per Week: 10 - 30 Typical Contract Length: One year or less Cost of Living: Cost of a Big Mac = 3.44 EUR Exchange Rate: (Feb. 2012) 1.00 EUR = 1.35 USD 1.00 USD = 0.74 EUR Visa: EU citizenship preferred...the "Big Mac Index" always makes me chuckle. Happy Hunting! PS- Hooray for posts released on non-existant days! Happy Leap Year. :] <3 ~The Culture Gypsy~  | |||
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