Close to the Old Town Square and near the river Vltava, the Prague TEFL training center is located right in the historic city center. The spacious school has seven classrooms, three staff rooms, and six computers with Internet access. Also available for TEFL trainee use are a printer, copy machine, VCR, vending machine, and office supplies.

The seat of the national government, Prague is also the capital of Bohemia, a title that has as much significance socially as geographically. As a TEFL trainee or teacher in this city of over a million people, you’ll experience a youthful nightlife that hums seven days a week, a vibrant artists’ community, and many romantic wanderers in search of the country's magic, or at least some of its famous beer. And one of Prague's most appealing draws? Its low-cost living, which makes it accessible to almost everyone.

Teaching English in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic lived under communism for almost half a century, but has been growing in leaps and bounds in the two decades since it became a free market economy. Unemployment is down, tourism is up, and in 2004 the country was accepted as a member of the European Union. As the country modernizes, its demand for English teachers increases. Students in the Czech Republic are usually adults learning English for professional reasons, or children and teenagers studying the language as a required part of their education. In any case, you'll likely find your Czech students respectful and quite motivated to learn English.

Most teaching positions in the Czech Republic are found in the lively capital of Prague, though public transportation makes it easy to explore the distinct regions of the rest of the country. With the low cost of living in the Czech Republic, you can usually live comfortably on a typical TEFL teacher's salary. For those wanting to supplement their income, taking on extra hours or teaching private students is a viable (and often lucrative) option.