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supertraveller · Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Posts: 65 Location: Bolivia

Was wondering when the school year starts in Colombia? And how hard is it to find a job there? Thanks.

Bubbly · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 10:06 pm Post subject:

I'm currently living and working at a biligual school in Santa Marta, Colombia so I have a few insights for you.

The school year here depends on the individual school/institute. Some follow the traditional Latin American system of a January-Nov calendar, and others follow the North American Sept.-June calendar. Typically I've noticed that the bilingual schools use the NA calendar and the institutes and public schools the LA calendar.

So, if you're looking to work at a school as opposed to a language institute, chances are slim to none at this point. However, it's not a bad idea to put in your resume to a few schools because you never know when a position might open up unexpectedly (people leaving, people getting fired, maternity leave etc etc). But in general terms, a language institute like Colombo Americano would be a good option right now. Here's the link to the one in Medellin. Surf the web for more cities around the country.

http://www.colomboworld.com/TeacherApplication.htm#us

Just a note though, your pay and 'perks' are much better at a bilingual school. So if you're hoping to save money, it'll be tough to do so working at a language institute.

good luck.

nomadder · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:21 pm Post subject:

Many Latin American countries- at least south of the equator would be March to December I believe.

mountaingoat · Joined: 10 Apr 2004 Posts: 5

What type of school are you looking for ? What age range? I am teaching at a Bilingual school in Barranquilla.

Bubbly · Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 8:30 pm Post subject:

Colombia does Feb-Nov. or Sept-June for the school year