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mansikka
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 Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:29 am Post subject: Teaching in Finland |
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Hi!
I'm a newly qualified teacher and I really want to move to Finland to work and live permanently (I have a lot of family there). I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to break into teaching English in Finland? It seems very difficult to get work there, but I know it can be done. I'm expecting to have to work for a min of 1 year elsewhere to get the experience first, but Finland is really where I want to end up.
Estonia would be good too, but so far I have only seen one job advertised there and it required experience 
Any tips on Finalnd or expereinces of people who have worked there would be much appreciated!!
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poro
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Seeker of truth
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| Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:48 pm Post subject: English websites? |
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| Any websites about teaching in Finland which are in English? |
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poro
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| Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:41 am Post subject: Re: English websites? |
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| Seeker of truth wrote: |
| Any websites about teaching in Finland which are in English? |
I don't know any English language sites specifically for teachers, but you could try
http://www.finland.fi/ which gives lots of information and links in English. Follow the 'Public Services' and 'Education' links, and you might find something useful. |
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Cdaniels
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Location: Dunwich, Massachusetts
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:51 am Post subject: Teach English in Finland |
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http://www.amscan.org/tefl.html
* At least 21 years of age
* U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
* Native English Speaker
* College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student or within 2 years of graduation
* Minimum 2.5 GPA
* Relevant Work Experience Given Priority
Maybe exactly what you're looking for |
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poro
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Cdaniels, I'm sure he's very pleased to see that, but.... they seem to be asking a lot and giving very little. Finland is not a low-cost country, and even if one gets their top salary, it will be impossible to save anything - and that's assuming they're quoting after-tax wages.
(The bottom salary they quote is below the basic welfare rate, so it's worth thinking very carefully before accepting this) |
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dmb
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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| ^ A salary of $400 and rent of $250. How far would $150 a month go in Finland? |
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Seeker of truth
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| I wonder if these clowns realize what a low salary they're offering. Then again, few people are probably showing any interest at all. |
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poro
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| Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2005 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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| dmb wrote: |
| How far would $150 a month go in Finland? |
It will pay the groceries for a week, and maybe even two weeks, if one is very frugal and doesn't drink or smoke.
But it's living on the edge, and doesn't take into account things like transport, and other expenses (such as warm clothing).
In practice, the only way to survive on $150 a month in Finland is to live with your parents. Basic welfare is around $500 after tax, which gives you an idea of the minimum you need, and realistically, $150 doesn't come close.
The table at the bottom of this page shows some grocery prices (it's in English):
http://www.stat.fi/tup/suoluk/suoluk_hinnat_en.html |
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