At a Glance: Teaching English in Chile
Sandwiched between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, Chile has everything to offer an adventurous English teacher. Chile is comprised of a range of climates with the world's driest desert (the Atacama) in the north, glacial fields in the east and south east, as well as volcanoes, lush forests, and grazing lands in the southern regions - all are accessible in the many national parks.
| Monthly Salary*: | 350,000 - 1 million CLP |
| Accommodations: | Rarely included |
| Airfare: | Rarely included |
| Health Care: | Supplementary healthcare recommended |
| Holidays: | Sometimes paid |
| Teaching Hours per Week: | 18 - 30 |
| Typical Contract Length: | One year or less |
| Typical Start Month(s): | March, August, or year round |
| Application Timeline: | 1 - 4 months |
| Private Tutoring per Hour: | 6,000 - 10,000 CLP |
| Income Tax††: | 0 - 13% |
| Cost of Living**: | Cost of a Big Mac = 2,050 CLP |
| Exchange Rate†: |
As of 05-19-2013 1.00 CAD = 466 CLP 1000 CLP = 2.14 CAD |
| Ability to Save: | Low |
| Visa: | Employer sometimes sponsors |
| Minimum Requirements: | Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate and Bachelor's Degree |
| Additional Notes: | Candidates are encouraged to apply in person |
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More adventurous teachers might enjoy the many incredible ski resorts in the Chilean Andes, which boast the best snow in the Southern Hemisphere; four of the top resorts are located right outside the Chilean capital of Santiago. If traveling south of the capital, keep in mind that food portions only get bigger! Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean is also one of the top tourist destinations in the region.
The combination of Oxford Seminars' internationally recognized TESOL/TESL Certification and our Graduate Placement Service included with the course makes teaching English abroad a reality. Learn more about teaching English in Chile and other opportunities teaching English abroad by calling 1-800-269-6719, or by attending an upcoming free Information Session in your area.
* Wages vary depending on the economy of the country.
** The Big Mac Index is a credible, reliable, third-party cost-of-living index created by The Economist. For comparison purposes, it lists the cost of a Canadian Big Mac at $4.73.
† Exchange rates are subject to change. Check www.xe.com for current rates.
†† Income tax rate is based on the amount of yearly income. Most TESOL/TESL instructors will be charged no more than the minimum percentage.
Oxford Seminars makes every effort to keep our information as up-to-date and accurate as possible. However, individual teaching positions and experiences may vary with job market conditions. Specific information listed cannot be guaranteed to be applicable when you are seeking employment teaching ESL in a specific country.
Note that certain positions require additional qualifications and credentials that are not negotiable due to specific country legislation.
