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taylorfamily · Joined: 19 Apr 2014 Posts: 16

Hello,
I am an American looking to relocate to Russia for business and family.

Qualifications: 5 years of teaching experience, Masters in Teaching, American Teaching License, CELTA, and an intermediate level of Russian.

I would like to know about international schools or elite schools in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Russia, or Soviet block in general..

Is there a decent demand for certified teachers?
How is the salary + benefits? (I see full benefits, house, and 4k USD/month in Kazakhstan which is appealing)
How are the working conditions & students? (White monkey or busting your butt?)

Any advise, insight, or tips would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you

teacher X · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 3:39 pm Post subject:

You could check the 9000 threads already on this forum which cover your questions.

1. There is a pretty good demand for teachers right now.
2. 160,000rub seems unlikely. Even in an international school I don't think you'd get that much. A friend's ex-boyfriend was working at one of the international schools and if I remember correctly he was earning about 120,000rub per month.

3. I haven't taught any white monkeys, but in general the students are fine. The same as you'll get in most other countries. Some are determined, some lazy, some big, some small, etc.

In short, go to Kazakhstan if you want $4k. But just to clarify (since you want to relocate to Russia) Kazakhstan isn't in Russia.
You appear to be looking for jobs of which there are very few in number. Your best bet is to start emailing the international schools and see if they have any positions going and send them your resume.

teacher X

What happened to Saudi Arabia? Back in May you were posting on the Saudi forums that you were trying to get work there.

You achieved a Masters diploma over the summer? In May you had;

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GotoRussia · Joined: 02 Jan 2014 Posts: 182

I can offer advice but it'll cost you. You mention you have a Russian wife in previous posts, should she not be able to help out?

Will you need a visa to work in Russia or have you established residency with your spouse?

You can do private teaching and make a boatload or be stuck with the all-too-familiar and get bled from work while they siphon off you.

There's tons of info online. Google is your best friend.

Although if you are American why wouldn't you want to return to the land of the free and home of the brave.

The Russian sanctions these days have crushed the ruble. Many teachers are complaining once they convert to their native dollar.

Or see if you can find a rich oligarch who will cater to your every whim and throw cash at you endlessly. They do exist but sadly only if you are a former Miss Universe with a model 10 physique and fertile body.

GotoRussia · Joined: 02 Jan 2014 Posts: 182

GotoRussia · Joined: 02 Jan 2014 Posts: 182

about "quoting" someone's previous post, how come it's not showing properly on my messages?

Nevermind!!! I FIGURED IT OUT

teacher X · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 5:49 am Post subject:

GotoRussia · Joined: 02 Jan 2014 Posts: 182

Sashadroogie · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 6:10 am Post subject:

Come to Russia!

GotoRussia · Joined: 02 Jan 2014 Posts: 182

I think he wants to go where the money is. Very Happy

Sashadroogie · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:52 pm Post subject:

Then....

Come to Russia!!!

Sashadroogie · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:53 pm Post subject:

GotoRussia, can you change your online handle please? Go just doesn't sound right. CometoRussia is way cool... Very Happy

GotoRussia · Joined: 02 Jan 2014 Posts: 182

Sashadroogie · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 7:30 am Post subject:

But you're here now!!!

How can we help our learners distinguish between go and come if we do not demonstrate a clear rule ourselves?!