A Guide to Teaching English in Argentina

  • Capital: Buenos Aires
  • Currency: Dollars
  • English Teacher Demand: High
  • Salary (per month): US900 to US$1500
  • Standard of Living: Low
  • TEFL Courses in Argentina: Available

As the second largest country in South America, choosing Argentina as a venue to start an international English teaching career for yourself is already a given. When you put together the exotic location; the beautiful and friendly people; alongside the rich and warm culture that Argentineans are famously known for, there’s no doubt that teaching here would be one of the most memorable experiences of your life.

Wages & Cost of Living in Argentina

As a TEFL professional, there’s plenty of chance for you to earn sufficient money to live comfortably. You can even save some money on the side when practicing your profession in Argentina because the cost of living here is relatively low.

The typical TEFL teacher’s salary starts from about US $15 per hour. So if you’re teaching English on a part-time basis, you can earn anywhere from US $700 to $900 per month.

Depending on your lifestyle, the average cost of living can cost anywhere from US $900 to $1500. If you have a couple of part-time teaching jobs, that should be good enough for you to earn your keep and set aside some money on your ‘rainy days’ savings account.

As long as you have a TESOL or TEFL certification, there are plenty of job opportunities that should open up for you in Argentina. You can take your pick from language schools, colleges and universities, or you can work as a private tutor for companies who require their employees to learn business English.

Accommodation Facilities in Argentina

Depending on the arrangements that you have with your host school, the accommodations may or may not be part of your benefits as a TEFL teacher in Argentina. If you do need to book your own accommodations, you can take your pick from shared rooms at a student’s or teacher’s residence near the training or city center. Rates range from US $435 to $600. Home-stay arrangements, apartments and double room accommodations are also available.

Getting Started: TEFL Courses in Argentina

No English teaching professional should ever pass up on the opportunity to practice their profession in Argentina. Aside from being a wonderful place to visit, there’s an astoundingly colorful local culture that you can immerse yourself in – so sign up for a TEFL certification course in Argentina right now!

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