Frequently Asked Questions

Teachers and Contracts

Where are your teachers from?

The majority of our teachers are from U.SA., Canada, England, Australia, and other native English speaking countries. Our market specifically looks for a a native english accent and wants to be able to experience as many different regional native accents as possible.

How many teachers do you hire?

We maintain a staff of between 45 - 60 teachers. We usually do the majority of our hiring for March but we continue to hire teachers year round.

What is the Typical teacher profile?

A typical teacher is a recent university graduate with some general working experience and no previous teaching experience, looking to continue foreign experiences obtained in university. Although most of the foreign experiences have been in Spain, some teachers have previously traveled to Asia, Africa, other European countries and of course other Latin American countries. The average age of our teachers is 25. Some teachers have continued with us over the years and are forming an TEFL career. The majority of our teachers are looking for foreign experience that can be added to their resumes.

Do you only hire teachers for March?

We hire teachers through out the year on an as needed basis and also to replace teachers who are returning to their country after completion of their contract.

How long is my contract?

All our contracts run for 6 months to one year and is renewable. Some teachers decide to stay on for part of the next academic year, and some for another complete year. In the case of a teacher hired mid year, this teacher will also be a part of our summer school staff.

What percentage of teachers renew their contracts?

Approximately 12% of our newly hired teachers renew for the following year. We have a core group of returning teachers which is approximately 25% of our academic staff.

Are there opportunities for advancement?

The institutes policy is to promote from within. Teachers who have shown an interest in developing a career at the institute have been given additional responsibilities including teacher trainers, supervisors and other administrative academic positions.