subject: 7 Reasons to Become an Intern in Poland [print this page] 7 Reasons to Become an Intern in Poland 7 Reasons to Become an Intern in Poland
Poland isn't just about its cabbage stew and countless castles oh no! There are loads of cosmopolitan cities and amazing countryside, so if you're looking to start your TEFL adventure teaching in Europe, Poland could be perfect!
i-to-i has teamed up with the Speed School of English, to offer the Teach in Poland Internship giving you five months of fantastic teaching in Southern Poland, filled with loads of support and all the training.
Are you tempted yet? Well here are seven reasons why you should join the Poland Internship:
1- Support, support, support!
The beauty of an internship is everything is organised for you, unlike finding your own TEFL job. Once you touch down in Poland everything is already set up for you, so you don't have to worry about a thing. You will also have 24/7 support from our reputable partners, Speed School of English.
2- Teacher development program
You will be able to use all the skills you gained on your TEFL course in your classroom, but you will also be able to develop these skills further as you will be part in in-house training sessions and workshops plus, some of your lessons will be videotaped so you can get feedback and become an even better teacher!
3- Time to hit the slopes
A great perk of the internship is that you get a skiing pass for three days which is a great way to spend your free time and enjoy the beautiful scenery that Poland has!
4- 10-day orientation
On the teach in Poland internship, you're not going to be just thrown into the deep end. As soon as you arrive in Poland you have a 10-day orientation which is run by Speed School of English, this will give you all the information you need to live and teach in Poland. You'll also get in-depth workshops and practice sessions to make sure you're ready to teach your first TEFL class! Plus, you'll have a chance to visit the historic city of Krakow, the Wieliczka Salt Mines and Auschwitz.
5- New friends, new experience, new you!
The experience is most likely going to be something completely new to you so what better way to make some new friends! Throughout the duration of the internship you will be surrounded by other interns and live with other teachers giving you the chance to make some friends for life! Not to mention all the locals who'll be keen to welcome you to Poland (and practise their English!)
6- Generous spending allowance
As your accommodation is taken care of for you, so all of your monthly living allowance can be spent on you! You'll receive a monthly allowance of 1500 Polish Zlotys (PLN) per month, and receive a 1000 PLN bonus from your school at the end of your internship. The cost of living in Poland is a lot lower than in other Western countries: a pint of beer, for example, costs as little as 4PLN which is about 87p!
7- Beef up your CV/Resume
Let's face it, an experience like this is going to make your CV stand out from the crowd and give you valuable skills, even if you don't want to make a career out of teaching. You will develop great presentation and communication skills, cope with challenging situations, build your interpersonal skills and boost your confidence. All great skills, no matter what your future has in store!
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