| TEFL in Russia - St. Petersburg
 The largest country in the world, Russia covers an area of approximately 17,075,400 square kilometers and is populated by the world's ninth largest population. Bordering over 12 countries - from Norway and Finland to Mongolia , China and North Korea - the massive country of Russia offers a taste of just about every corner of the world. From the high-speed, big city life in Moscow to the relaxed pace of the smaller, surrounding towns, Russia mixes the beauty of the old with a taste of the new - from the cosmopolitan life within the walls of some of its massive cities (i.e. Moscow and St. Petersburg) to the rural settings of the quaint, Russian countryside.
The School
Earn your TEFL certification in St. Petersburg - former capital of the Russian Empire for over 200 years and the third largest city in all of Europe . Located in the Northwestern Federal District of Russia , St. Petersburg is located on the Neva River and the Baltic Sea and boasts an amazing population of over 6 million people. Known as "the most European city of Russia " and "the Northern Capital," locations within this cosmopolitan city offer modern day amenities amongst echoes of Russia 's multicultural past - the center of St. Petersburg being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spread out over more than 100 islands spider-webbed by a matrix of rivers, creeks, canals, gulfs, lakes and ponds, St. Petersburg is awash with a plethora of palaces, beautifully-built bridges, cathedrals, temples, museums, monuments and parks - a city suited for anyone looking to observe the beauty resulting from the co-existence of architecture and nature. all while gaining an internationally-recognized teaching certification.
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Global Crossroad's partnering institute in St. Petersburg can assist in locating appropriate living accommodations to best suit the needs of TEFL participants - all available at very competitive prices. All student accommodations in St. Petersburg are either in or near the center of the city and are simple and modest. Accommodations are usually in fully-furnished, shared apartments. Home-stays and private apartments can also be arranged upon request. The starting price for accommodations in St. Petersburg is approximately €240.
Typically, participants are housed at our partnering institute's hostel within a 3-room apartment with fellow trainees. As stated (and if preferred), participants may be placed with a Russian host-family where breakfast is provided (usually for the same price as the hostel-based accommodations).
NOTE: upon move-in, a refundable deposit is required from trainees to cover possible damage to the living accommodations. Usually, some or all of this deposit ($75) is returned upon vacating of the accommodations.
Meals are the responsibility of the participant. Affordable meals may be purchased throughout the city of St. Petersburg at very reasonable prices.
Paid English-Teaching in Russia
Global Crossroad currently offers paid, English-teaching positions in Russia . These positions are located in and around Moscow as well some schools in Zelenograd, Balashikha, Troitsk, Podolsk , Klin, Elektrostal and Zhelesnodorozniy - all within 40 kilometers of Moscow . Minimum contracts range in durations of 6-9 months with teachers working 20-30 hours per week. Schools often recruit year-round with positions becoming available at various times. Monthly salaries range from $400-700 per month. With a low cost of living throughout most of Russia , these teaching positions are ideal for certified, qualified English-teachers looking to save money while being able to discover a fantastic country. To find out qualifications for our paid, English-teaching positions in Russia , please visit: http://www.globalcrossroad.com/paid_teaching/russia/index.php .
Assistance in Locating Employment Worldwide
Global Crossroad's TEFL provider in St. Petersburg offers a myriad of services to successful graduates looking to begin an English-teaching career abroad. With numerous contacts in schools all over the world, a diligent graduate of this TEFL course should have little or no problem locating a teaching placement in their desired destination/country. This assistance is provided for the entire duration of the course as well as years following your graduation.
Additionally, for successful graduates (scoring at least a 'B' grade), our partnering institute in St. Petersburg can assist in arranging teaching positions within a number of English-language schools established by their partnering institutes. With a positive attitude and thorough documentation (i.e. a well-written, up-to-date resume/CV, a copy of your birth certificate, a copy of relevant degrees, etc.), successful graduates can find English-teaching positions in just about any market/destination.
 Guaranteed Paid Teaching in China and Vietnam
Whether enrolled in our online TEFL course or one of our numerous abroad courses (in 20 destinations worldwide), Global Crossroad can guarantee paid, English-teaching positions in China and Vietnam for native English-speakers. Over the last five (5) years, Global Crossroad has sent hundreds of native English-speakers to China (since 2003, sending nearly 1000 teachers to China). Recently, Vietnam emerged as a major teaching destination for ESL teachers. As an English-teacher in China and Vietnam, you not only receive free living accommodations, meals, and competitive monthly salaries, but also a number of benefits. For more information on these abroad English-teaching programs, please visit: http://www.globalcrossroad.com/paid_teaching/. |
Job Placement Services in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
Our success in China has inspired us to offer even more English-teaching opportunities in other parts of the world. We recently teamed up with a number of well-respected, long-established schools and language institutes all whom offer paid English-teaching positions in such countries as Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Regardless of how and where you receive your TEFL certification, we can provide assistance in locating an English-teaching position in any of the above-mentioned countries.
Salaries and benefits vary from country-to-country and are usually determined by education and qualifications. Below is an example of some of the salaries English-teachers can expect to receive:
• Thailand : $800-$1000/month
• South Korea : $1800-$2500/month
• Japan : $1800-$2075/month
• Taiwan : $1950-$3850/month
Additionally, many of these countries offer a variety of benefits such as severance pay, bonuses, airfare reimbursement, living accommodations, meals, paid vacations, sick leave as well as health insurance. For more information pertaining to each school's benefits, please go to: http://www.globalcrossroad.com/paid_teaching/
Course Recognition
This world-recognized TEFL course - offered by our partner institute in Istanbul - is based on established, industry-standard principles developed over a number of years by an academic board and is one of the most thorough and up-to-date courses available world-wide. Our partnering TEFL provider in Istanbul is a member of the International Association of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL). With 120 hours of expert-taught instructions and an additional 10 hours of assessed teaching practice covering areas such as Teaching Skills, Classroom Management, English Grammar and Phonology, this course exceeds all international guidelines set forth by a number of external, governing in the professional field of TEFL. Note: currently, there is no singular, ruling body which oversees, governs or regulates the academic field of TEFL.
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