 Tesal jobs in Peru General information to be on the ground in Peru is just stand-amidst layer upon layer of great and very different civilizations Whether one considers the glittering skyscrapers of today the well-preserved architecture of the Conquistadors or the legacy left by the Incas atop Machu Picu it is hard not to come away deeply impressed The Peruvian Andes are amongst the most beautiful and most breathtaking on the Andean range and are a magnet for climbers from around the world The political troubles that plagued Lima with guerrilla activity now seem to be set firmly in the past official languages include Spanish and Quechua and Amara indigenous tongues 81% of the population is Roman Catholic with six percent Protestant and remainder other The population of 27 millions has plenty a room to roam in the half a million square miles of the land mass There is a huge drive on to learn English with many employees Being confronted with the ultimatum that they learn English within three months or get fired Sometimes companies provide assistance in this department often they do not hence There are many opportunities and as ever persistence pays dividends and you really do not have to take the first job that comes your way Teaching there is certainly no requirement for a PGCE or an undergraduate degree in Peru But some schools may need you to have a little teaching experience You will need a test all qualification 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 Commensurately these people are paying for the privilege and will expect a respectable well turned out Professional teacher another thing to be aware of is that because Latin languages are inflected Students will naturally have a much higher awareness of grammar than English speakers be on your metal and prepare well You don't want to have your knowledge of tenses tested by your students who learned them all by heart before they were 10 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 as 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 the 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 Peru With this said naturalization either legal right to work in reside Which is strictly necessary and say the EU or the US in Canada is not paid much attention to in Peru 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 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 you will need to have all your papers Certificates etc not rised and in order Beware of going down the garden path of fines during your application for fine red bribe If you find yourself going falling into this route You would be best advised just to pull out and carry on using a tourist visa It is also advisable to pay tax you can get a tax number with a tourist visa and paying a modicum of tax Can save you having bothersome experiences such as being deported Perhaps the wise job seeker in the best of all possible Peruvian worlds directs their attention to their visa requirements and entitlements This will depend on what your country of origin has fixed up with Peru 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 most as all teachers simply find that it's all a bit too much And work on a tourist visa popular destinations Despite being rather polluted and situated on Peru's desert coastline Lima's an economic magnet attracting migrant workers from all over the country It is home to fascinating museums and boasts great nightlife Fabulous architecture and truly warm friendly people Cusco is the continent's oldest continuously inhabited city on the continent Once the capital of the Inca Empire the Quechua speaking inhabitants Crout into a town delineated by an ancient inca walls a big draw for anybody during Latin America with a view to finding out More about its history 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 Equally owner 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 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 in short supply If they like you, they will most certainly find some teaching for you One thing to watch out for in Peru is making a deal A deal is not a deal unless it is in writing It is wise to reiterate arrangements several times over, making it quite clear what your expectations are It's a seller's market for Tesla teachers, and if you don't feel like you are being treated right, don't be shy about moving on 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 very 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 Tesal Jobs in Peru Obtaining your tesal certification from our campus in Peru will enable you to start a promising teaching career in South America Without a doubt, Peru is one of the most intriguing countries to visit on the continent Many visitors flock here to explore the ancient Inca ruins, although the high demand for English teachers is also a good reason for those who come looking To work at the many schools and language centers spread throughout the country Peru is a country with many mysteries and rich history During your stay you can hike to the ancient Inca city of Machu Picu or stand in awe of the enormous animal drawings in the Nazca desert that come to life when looking at them from a bird's eye view Besides these man-made wonders, the country is also filled with natural beauty Peru has everything ranging from divine beaches on the Pacific coast, over the majestic Andes Mountains to the lush Amazon rainforest If you decide to spend a month in one of the world's most beautiful places, you will gather unforgettable memories At the same time, you will obtain one of the most valuable teaching certifications worldwide and learn everything you need to start a new career teaching English abroad Tesal Peru Many of our TEFL graduates love the Peruvian lifestyle so much that they decide to stay and work as English teachers after completing the course The truth is, finding a teaching position in Peru is a lot easier when you are already in the country as many schools hire after face-to-face interviews ITTT provides extensive job search support after you complete your course We help you create a fantastic resume and prepare you for your interview With the help of our professional staff, you should have little trouble securing your dream job in Peru, elsewhere in South America or anywhere else around the globe TEFL courses in Peru's historic capital Conveniently located in the ancient capital of Cusco, the starting point for many of the country's main tourist attractions Our training center provides the perfect location for spending a month in Peru Cusco is heavily influenced by Spanish colonial architecture and is a vibrant city with an exciting nightlife and exquisite restaurants On top of that, night markets and dance clubs make the evenings in Cusco nothing short of exciting Outside the city borders lie ancient archaeological sites and lush nature that you can easily escape to after your classes and on the weekends This clash of cultures is especially evident when visiting the convent of Santo Domingo, a Spanish colonial convent built on the ruins of the Cura Cancha, an ancient Inca temple If you choose Cusco for your training course, be sure not to miss the adventurous hike along the ancient Inca trail to Machu Picchu For less adventurous travelers, there are trains and buses that help you along the way Either way, following the trail you will pass numerous historical sites and picturesque valleys If this isn't enough for you, why not try rock climbing or ziplining Interesting local villages in pristine beaches along the Pacific coast are also worth a weekend trip Don't make the mistake in miss out on exploring the real Amazon rainforest when in Peru Here, you can find some of the most exotic flora and fauna to found anywhere on earth Obtaining your tesol certification in Peru will not only be an unforgettable adventure, but it will also open many doors to an interesting career Teaching English throughout South America and the rest of the world