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Chuckie O
Joined: 14 May 2011 Posts: 11 Location: Earth, Outer crust
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Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 9:51 pm Post subject: Slovakia? |
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I could be blind, but I didn't see a Slovak forum. Has anyone taught in slovakia, Bratislava? |
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Kofola
Joined: 20 Feb 2009 Posts: 159 Location: Slovakia
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 4:21 am Post subject: |
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We're very modest round these parts
Some threads lurk under the Czech Republic or perhaps I can help? |
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stacyrey
Joined: 10 May 2011 Posts: 19
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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How did you get started in Slovakia? I am interested in teaching there, as well. |
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Chuckie O
Joined: 14 May 2011 Posts: 11 Location: Earth, Outer crust
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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I was just wondering if it is as hard to find a post in Bratislava as it is in western europe, since it's part of the EU now. Or is it alot easier? Im interested in Teaching there for a year, along with other cities. |
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Kofola
Joined: 20 Feb 2009 Posts: 159 Location: Slovakia
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Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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Much easier to find jobs here. Not nearly as popular as the Czech Republic (Prague), which means it's also possible to find a job if you're non-EU.
The economy is just starting to pick up at the moment. Moody's estimate just out for 3.7% growth this year. Some areas are still 'restructuring' but I would expect demand for English to continue. A couple of new schools have opened up recently (in the capital and elsewhere).
Salaries are extremely low though and costs are high relative to salaries.
Contracts are usually for a year and schools hire year round, although more jobs are generally advertised for Sept starts. |
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Chuckie O
Joined: 14 May 2011 Posts: 11 Location: Earth, Outer crust
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Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 5:26 am Post subject: |
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thanks for the info! As long as it's a livable wage, including social life, it sounds pretty good |
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prahaenglish
Joined: 18 May 2011 Posts: 6
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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Most come to Prague, few go to Slovakia for Teaching. Culture is similar there which is good. |
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