Teach in School Russia

TEACH IN SCHOOL

Many of the things we hear about Russia are hard to believe or even understand. Did you know that Russia  is the biggest country in the world, covering ⅙ of the Earth’s surface? It’s true! Russia spans across 10 time zones! That’s why it has  a great diversity of cultures. Some of the world's greatest minds, like the scientist Dmitriy Mendeleev and the novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky were from Russia. And the Russian Federation's space program which was started during the Soviet Union times, is famous all over the world for sending the first man into space.  But there are also some  stereotypes, like bears walking around the streets or that it is freezing cold year round. We invite you to discover the truth yourself!

And the best way to discover the real Russia is with an ALT Experience Russia programs:

• Language Homestay
• Teach in School
• Teach and Study
• Camp Russia

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Teach in school

How about discovering in person one of the most beautiful and contradictory countries in the world? Is teaching your passion? Do you like to visit new places? Travel and explore the real Russia with our Teach in School program! If you wish to work as an English teacher and broaden your horizons, this program was made for you!

You will be offered a position in a language school, where you can spend from 1 to 3 months as a  teacher's assistant (intern) or from 6 to 12 months as a teacher.

With our Teach in School program:

• Get the lifetime experience in Russia.
• Get your program free of charge if you accept to be a teacher.
• Travel with an unbeatable low budget.
• Learn about one the most interesting cultures in the world.
• Get it from the inside: live like a member of Russian family.
• Gain experience as a language teacher or a language teacher's assistant ( intern).

The main purpose of the program is for you to explore a wonderful country, meet new people, have a memorable teaching experience and learn about a different culture from the inside. An ideal applicant for the program might be someone who is open to new things and exciting experiences, who has a desire to teach. A person who wants to do all of these things in Russia!

There are options you can choose from - a teacher or a teacher's assistant ( intern).  If you are coming as a teacher, you should be able to prepare a teaching plan and materials. Most students will be interested in conversational English lessons, but you should include some grammar classes. If you are planning to work as a teacher’s assistant, our colleagues from the language schools will help you to understand the existing teaching scheme and also will tell you about your duties (nothing too hard), such as helping with the activities at the school, organize the debate team, helping with the paperwork, etc.

This program is for you if:

You would like to travel abroad, gain new teaching experience and  get acquainted with Russian culture.

We have 2 different options in this program - be a teacher or a teacher’s assistant, let’s make clear who can be suitable for each option:

1. A young, active, recent college graduate, sociable and open-minded, no teaching experience. You can be a teacher’s assistant!
2. A person with teaching experience and  a bachelor's degree in related field, or TEFL certification. A native speaker with a knowledge of teaching process  and  good communication skills. You can be one of our teachers!

If you are open-minded person with a positive attitude and teaching experience, and you want to gain experience as a language teacher or a teacher’s assistant abroad - hurry up and apply!

Your Benefits

Your Benefits
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Reimbursement/self-catering shared apartment for rent
The program is free of charge for teachers.
Learn the mysterious Russian culture from within.
Practice Russian during your stay.
Meet new people and make new friends.
Add this unforgettable "international language teacher"experience to your CV
Travel almost for free! Instead of having an expensive trip just like a regular tourist.

Our schools

We primarily place teachers and teacher’s assistants(intern) in private language schools. We believe that teaching in the private sector will benefit our participants more than public schools, because there is a strong motivation to add cultural diversity, to share our teacher's experience, to learn something new from a native speaker. Each school we work with will be happy to help our guest to integrate into the school life. There is an orientation session for every teacher's assistant ( intern), provided at their first day at school and a 3 days on the job training with the teacher to help them immerse into the teaching process. Local office support is also available 24/7.

Your duties and responsibilities

Language school duties and responsibilities:

• provide a 3-day training to the teacher and an orientation session for the teacher's assistant (intern)
• provide materials for the lessons
• coordinate the teaching process for the teacher and the activity plan for the teacher's assistant ( intern)
• issue a letter of recommendation at the end of working program
• provide  salary for the teacher/ provide compensation for the teacher's assistant (intern)

Program length and dates

You can start the program year-round. It is better to apply at least 2-3 months before your travel dates. 
The program length can be anything from 1 to 12  months depending on your program option.

Included
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Teachers or a teacher’s assistant ( intern) position in a school.
Placements throughout Russia.
Accommodation ( depending on your program option).
Placement for up to 3 months for assistants and for 6 - 12 months for teachers.
24/7 local office support and on-site consultations.
Two-way airport pickup.
Visa support.
Interviews with the potential host-school.
Tutoring materials.
Pre-departure materials and pre-departure orientation.

 Not included:

• rent expenses for teachers
• travelling expences for teacher's assistants ( interns)
• meals 

Eligibility:

Teacher’s assistant (intern):

1. Age: 18 - 35 years old.
2. Native English  (or bilingual Spanish, German, French, Chinese, Japanese language speaker. Knoweledge of English is required).
3. Be in good mental and physical health.​
4. Active, creative person  with experience in related field

Teachers:

1. Native English speaker
2. 21-50 y.o.
3. Bachelor's degree in linguistics, pedagogy, philology, methods of teaching, etc.  Worldwide recognized certificate ( TEFL, TESOL, etc.)
4. Teaching experience

Application process:

1. Fill in the application form.
2. Have a skype interview with us. And pay $250 deposit (for teacher's assistants)
3. Have an interview with the language school.
4. Pay the rest of the fee ( for teacher's assistants)
5. Apply for a visa (we will guide you).
6. Buy your ticket to Russia and start your journey!

How much do I save travelling on Teach in School program?

If you are coming as a teacher in our program, you will save a lot. Because the program won’t cost you anything!

If you come as a regular tourist,  only 1 night in a hostel will cost you approximately  $20/ night for a bed plus about $20 for meals. A cheap hotel room costs about $45 with breakfast, so you’ll spend around $65 with meals.  But there are a lot of more expensive hotels.

So for your 3 month stay you will save $3600-5850 for meals and accommodation! 

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What makes our program unique

What do you get for the program fee

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