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[dam5gd]

Hi,

I have a number of questions about the TEFL job market in Puebla, Mexico. I hope that some of you can provide some advice and answers in regards to my questions. I have provided a brief description of my background to give you an idea of my education and my experience.

Education / Professional Development

* BA in Spanish from the University of Kansas - 2004
* MS in Accounting from the University of Missouri - Kansas City - 2008
* Certified Management Accountant
* Hunter College moderated TEFL Certificate issued in Arequipa, Peru - April 2011

TEFL Work Experience in Arequipa, Peru

* 5 months of TEFL at pre-intermediate and intermediate levels at the same language school that issued me the TEFL certificate.

Questions

* How probable is it that I would be able to find a full-time instructor position at languages schools such as Harmon Hall, Berlitz, or Interlingua?

* Which language schools in Puebla will sponsor you for a work visa (FM3)?

* What are the language schools in Puebla with the best work conditions for teachers?

* How much is the average hourly wage among all language schools in Puebla?

* How much is rent for a clean, modern room with a private bath in Puebla?

* Lastly, which language schools offer short-term contracts (e.g. six months)? This is important because I need to be back in the States in the summer of 2012 to begin graduate studies in Hispanic Linguistics. (I'm undergoing a career change from accounting to education.)

Thank you very much for your advice in advance. After reading many of the posts here, I noticed that there are a lot of helpful, friendly people here.

Thanks,

Derek



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[lapiegirl]

Hi Derek,
I taught in Puebla a few years ago, so this is a little dated, but based on my experience, YES you could get a job, at Harmon Hall or Interlingua at the very least. I worked at the Volkswagen Centro de Idiomas, which was one of the best-quality schools I have worked at, and which strongly supported teachers' professional development. It paid (at the time) $120 pesos/hour, which was higher than the other schools, and sponsored my visa. However, I don't think you'll get anyone to sponsor a visa if you're going to work there less than a year.