Teach in Ireland Program
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What's Included
- Job placement in a teaching position at an English language school in Dublin, Ireland.
- Enrollment in CIEE TEFL’s online 150-hour TEFL Certificate course ($1,195 value).
- Up to one year of iNext international insurance with 24-hour emergency assistance services.
- Guidance with application for Irish Working Holiday Authorization, which provides permission to work in Ireland for up to 12 months. Participants may choose to keep working in Ireland independently of CIEE after the end of the program in mid-August.
- Airport pickup and transportation to orientation on arrival day.
- Two-day orientation in Dublin with cultural activities, walking tours, and seminar topics including banking, transportation, health & safety, and more.
- Three nights of shared accommodations during orientation.
- Ongoing support and 24/7 emergency assistance provided by CIEE staff in Dublin.
The Destination
Dublin is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a young and welcoming population. As an English teacher, you will have the opportunity to live and work in a city with a rich history, culture, and thriving business and social scene. You will also be able to experience the unique Irish sense of humor and attitude.
- Explore the city on foot: Dublin is a walkable city with a lot to offer. You can explore the city center, visit museums and galleries, or meander through beautiful public parks, such as St. Stephen’s Green.
- Visit Trinity College: Trinity College is Ireland's oldest university and home to the Book of Kells, a beautifully illuminated manuscript from the 9th century.
- Take a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher: These dramatic cliffs are one of Ireland's most popular tourist destinations.
- Enjoy traditional Irish music and dancing: There are many pubs in Dublin where you can enjoy traditional Irish music and dancing.
CIEE wants all our participants to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while teaching abroad. To that end, we've gathered information from local teams and perspectives from former CIEE teachers and others about conditions and cultural attitudes that teachers with specific identities might encounter abroad. We hope those resources are informative and helpful.
Job Description
As a teacher in an intensive English summer camp, you’ll be responsible for leading classes of up to 20 students. Your students will be teenagers from around the world who are eager to develop their language skills in an immersive English-speaking environment.
You may teach English to students at all proficiency levels, but most will likely be at the beginning or intermediate level. You will create a fun and engaging learning environment that allows students to practice communicating in English in natural, daily situations. You'll develop your own lesson plans based on a syllabus and curriculum provided by your school. CIEE TEFL’s 150-Hour TEFL Certificate course will give you the knowledge and skills to be a successful teacher.
Schools
Teachers in the CIEE Teach in Ireland program are hired by private English language schools located in and around Dublin. These schools provide intensive English summer camps to teenage learners from around the world, with many students coming from Spain, Portugal, and Brazil.
Compensation
Teachers in the CIEE Teach in Ireland program earn a competitive salary of at least 21 Euros/hour. All teachers will work a minimum of 15 hours per week during the mornings, and most weeks there are plenty of opportunities to work 5-15 additional hours in the afternoon. For enthusiastic teachers willing to work both mornings and afternoons, this compensation will cover basic living expenses (living with flatmates outside the city center).
Qualifications
To qualify for CIEE’s Teach in Ireland program, you must:
- Have native-level English fluency
- Have United States Citizenship and a valid passport with 3+ empty pages
- Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, awarded before start of program
- Be prepared to enroll in CIEE’s 150-hour online TEFL certification course (included in the program package) no later than March 15th. If you are concerned about adding the TEFL course on top of final semester coursework, you should wait until the following year’s program.
CIEE Teach in Ireland participants must be eligible to apply for the Irish Working Holiday Authorization in April before their program. This visa grants permission to live and work in Ireland for up to 12 months. To qualify, you must:
- Be a current student or recent graduate of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate program. US citizens can only apply for this Working Holiday visa in the 12 months after earning one of these degrees.
- Be able to show the Irish consulate bank statements in your name with at least $4,000 to cover initial living expenses.
TEFL Certification
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification gives you the skills, experience, and confidence to make teaching abroad even more rewarding – both for you and those you teach. The CIEE TEFL 150-hour certification course is included in the fee for this program and ensure that you:
- Develop an awareness of the field and practices of TEFL
- Understand the components of English related to teaching nonnative speakers
- Get personalized feedback from an experienced TEFL tutor
- Can design lessons for TEFL students at a variety of levels
- Complete 20 hours of practice teaching experience to hone your skills
Our Team
Ashley Lozon
Teach Abroad Advisor
Ashley taught English abroad in Bangkok, Thailand and has traveled to 7 other countries. She is passionate about international education and supporting others on their journey with CIEE.