 Test all jobs in Chile General information Boasting high desert at one extreme and low glaciers at another, this slim country is a natural, wonderful of geysers, mountains, beaches and volcanoes A breathtakingly beautiful country and a paradise to the adventurer's adventure ryer You could take all of this away, and yet the extraordinary economic growth which the country has experienced during the 21st century would make it a place to catch the test all teachers eye 5% unemployment combined with outside investment, mainly from the US, make this a dynamic and fascinating place to work, the principal language of Spanish Though there are several native idioms in use, the country is 87% Roman Catholic, 10% Protestant, with 1% Jewish. The population is 16 millions and with a land mass of 750 square miles. Teaching. Quite unlike Europe, for those wishing to teach in a state or private school, there is not the requirement for a PGC or an undergraduate degree. Nor is there a requirement for two years as teaching experience. A test all certificate will do just fine. With language institutes you can, in the main, expect to find yourself teaching those who work in business or tourism, less so those doing it just for fun. This needs driven market makes for sharp, well motivated students. Don't expect to find people dozing at the back of the class. Because of the huge variety of standards in education you can expect a commensurately patchy student body. Some will have very little experience, however, others, privately educated, will have many years experience in studying English. Latin American students are amongst those most highly and warmly spoken of by experienced test all teachers. Expect fun, great enthusiasm, but don't be surprised if nobody shows up if there is a major sporting event in the offing. Visas and regulations. For those with a need of a hobby, a full-time occupation, and or a passion for the caucus, then, by all means, make an essay of getting a work permit in a Latin American country. With this said, naturalization, i.e. the legal right to work and reside, which is strictly necessary in, say the EU or the US and Canada, is not paid much attention to in Latin America. For all practical purposes, you do not really need a work permit to work and you will not get a work permit unless you have a job and will not get that kind of job unless you have a work permit. Your application for this rare device must be made in your country of origin and since language schools do not, as a rule, recruit abroad, they want to see you in the flesh before offering a contract, your chances of becoming legally naturalized are mighty slim. Indeed, if you have a particular attachment to a particular country, then you would be far better advised to contract a marriage of convenience. The hard work, fallout, mucking around cannot, surely, be more than applying for a work permit. Perhaps the wise job seeker in the best of all possible Latin American worlds directs their attention to their visa requirements and entitlements. This will depend on what your country of origin has fixed up with the host country. You can find all about this from your local embassy. Think about also what you have to do to renew your visa. All the way back home or does a cross-border trip do nicely. How many times can you renew your tourist visa? Popular destinations Santiago, the capital, has all the hustle and bustle of a thriving cosmopolitan metropolis, the slick face of one of Latin America's most thriving economies. There is great wealth and great poverty. The difference between the two can be quite striking. Pucan is famous for its great lake, its active volcano, and the availability of just about every outdoor sport imaginable. A small town, but attractive nonetheless. Valparaiso, on the other hand, or Valpro for short, is a man-made wonder, full of beautiful architecture, and shortly to be made of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Getting a job. A modicum of preparation prior to setting out will pay dividends. Think of not one country in South America, but the whole continent. You may end up moving around quite a bit once you hit this part of the world. Hence, it is a very good idea to contact all of the Latin American embassies in your country of origin, inquiring about teaching and visas, and see what you get back. You will find that you have a nice big file folder of leads and information that will vary from country of origin to country of origin, Latin American embassy to Latin American embassy. Like most Latin American countries, jobs are mostly gained on the spot. Hence you will need a letter of introduction, in Spanish, your resume or CV translated accordingly, plus a translation of your transcripts and certificates. But there are judgment calls to be made. You don't want to use any old Spanish, Venezuelan Spanish will appear idiosyncratic and strange in Argentina. The best bet, if you can, is to use Castilian, Spanish as spoken in Spain. This is seen as the mother tongue, universally comprehended and Carrie's style, weight and considerable currency throughout Latin America. Equally, Homer acquire those language skills. Latin America is not the coast to Del Sol in Spain with its huge, English speaking tourist industry. Do not expect English to be widely spoken or in use. For all practical purposes a little bit of Spanish can go an awfully long way in determining both your employability and the quality of your experience. There are avenues which can be utilized to gain a placement prior to setting out. Most UST as all schools have closed ties with one or more Latin American countries. The language and training group of the British Council arranges for language assistance to be placed for one academic year, though applicants must be 20 to 30 years of age with at least A level Spanish. The Association of American Schools in South America acts as a recruitment agent. Candidates must pay $25 to register, then the placement fee is $300, normally reimbursed by employers. The South American explorers keeps lists of schools which employ English language teachers and maintain a database of volunteers. They charge $50 a year for membership with a $10 premium added to non-US members to cover the cost of postage. Amity volunteer teachers abroad are active in Latin America, offering nine-month placements. In Chile, driven by business, there is enthusiasm from the top down for learning English. Hence the policy programa Ingles Abber Puerto is put in place by the government. This has reduced the age at which children begin learning English, set standards for teachers and the taught alike, and placed the official seal of approval on learning English being a very good thing and indeed. A good local contact is the prestigious Instituto Chileno Britannico de Cultura, Santa Lucia 124, Santiago, which has schools in many cities. It houses a joint library incorporating the British Council's resource library for teachers. For many, getting a job will mean knocking on doors, hence the need for those translated documents. Helped, hopefully, by a smattering of polite Spanish. Local telephone directories detail universities, schools and language institutes, etc., which are often only too willing to interview candidates. Highly qualified and more importantly, well turned out, organized and enthusiastic teachers are a short supply. If they like you, they will most certainly find some teaching for you. Hence, one of the best and most realistic propositions is to build a working life based around constructing a curriculum a few hours here and a few hours there, bearing mind that revenue from privates can double a teacher's income, one should always be on the lookout for private students, whatever one's employment or visa status. The market for those wanting private tuition or conversation practice is huge and potentially varied lucrative, therefore, not be neglected. Give yourself time to build a portfolio of work. This is best safeguard to both your income and employment status, the latter of which can be highly fluid with schools and language institutes.