Teaching English in Finland
How Much Can I Earn?
Monthly Salary:
930 - 3,953 USD
Private Tutoring per Hour:
12 - 24 EUR
14 - 28 USD
Income Tax Rate:
0 - 17%
Ability to Save per Year:
500 - 21,100 USD
What Are My Benefits?
Accommodations:
Rarely included
Airfare:
Rarely included
Health Care:
Usually included
Holidays:
Sometimes paid
What Will Teaching Be Like?
Teaching Hours:
20 - 30
Typical Contract Length:
One year or less
Typical Start Date:
August or year round
Application Timeline:
1 - 4 months
What Do I Need?
Work Visa:
EU citizenship preferred
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree,
Master's Degree preferred,
Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate
Additional Notes:
Freelance work common; full-time contracts with guaranteed hours difficult to secure; schools tend to prefer in-person applicants