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ajo001 · Joined: 17 May 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Philadelphia

I'll be taking the TEFL Corinth class (Via Lingua) this July and plan on teaching in Greece following the completion of the course.

My friend (who is currently teaching privately for a family in Greece) is returning to the States at the end of June and her boss basically offered me the position (on the island of Kos). However, I would like to teach in a classroom setting, particularly in Athens or Thessaloniki.

So my question is... what is better? Working as a private tutor for one specific family? or working at an actual school within a classroom?

Thanks!
~Aj

"the highway is for gamblers, better use your sense"
~bob dylan

diana83709 · Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:32 pm Post subject:

It all depends upon your personal goals. If you wish to stay long term, then you might consider a school. Most contracts are renewable. Best of luck!

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

The private family is more likely to be a legal position. You are unlikely to get a legal work permit for Greece as a North American. Unlikely that you can land contractual positions with schools.