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[tforinton]

My contract for teaching in China is up in January and I quite fancy going over to Bulgaria. Failing that, Eastern Europe. Just wondering if anyone has been and can give me some recomendations on where to go. Also, any advice on which countries I should avoid for safety reasons, and where it is easiest to get a job. I am a fully certified teacher native speaker from UK.

I would particularly like to hear from anyone who can put me in contact with schools in Bulgaria, as I am finding it very hard to locate any jobs there.

[Speedy Gon Gomez]

I'm assuming you would probably end up in Sofia...but Bulgaria is pretty pricey for Eastern Europe...why not look at other less expensive countries...say Russia, Ukraine or Poland. Have you given those a thought? That being said what's the interest in Bulgaria anyway?

Speedy G.

[tforinton]

When I was working in London, I taught several students from Bulgaria, and this put the idea in my head. I am open to other ideas, but I don't know much about Eastern Europe, so that's why I am calling on the knowledge of others here.

[Speedy Gon Gomez]

Good enough reason for me. The only problem that I can see...which you have already noted is the jobs seem to be sparse in Bulgaria...or at least difficult to dig up.

Maybe the British Council there can help you out:

http://www.britishcouncil.org/bulgaria.htm

There usually pretty helpful and may be able to recommend other, local employers.

Speedy G.

[maria_st]

Hi, I'm an ESL teacher from Bulgaria. If you're really interested in coming here to teach, I can help you with some useful info.
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Maria

[Nonpartin Harenyp]

So Maria...help us....how did you get a job there...I'm not even interested in Bulgaria but you have me wanting to hear more with your half tempting post.

Tell ALL!!!

NPHN

[tforinton]

Do tell.

I am interested in teaching in Bulgaria so any information would be warmly received. As I am having a hard time finding anything at the moment, I am widening my job hunting to Poland as well.

[Minnie]

I know of a job in a lovely town in Poland. I have been to Poland to teach english. If you are interested in details I will forward you my email address and information.

[sunnyweasel]

Hi Minnie,

Im looking for a job in Poland at the moment for 2006. Would you be able to help me?

Cheers

[pachova]

Hi,

I am a EFL Teacher from Bulgaria, currently in UK trying to find a job as an English Teacher, which turned out to be extremely difficult. Anyway,
for those who are looking for a job there, I would recommend you to go for Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, Varna or Plovdiv. There are big cities not in the sense of as big as London but life there is inexpensive and in the Language schools and Colleges always prefer to employ someone who is a native speaker. I think you should not have any problem finding a teaching position there, the only problem is that from Internet is a bit difficult to find any current vacancies. The reason for that is that our schools and colleges are a bit old-fashioned and they are still learning how to use Internet. Also is a good idea if you contact British Council in Sofia, they might be able to help you and give you directions.
Congratulations for your desire to go and teach English in Eastern Europe, that's definitely going to be a very different experience.

Regards,
Valentina

[Minnie]

Hiya Sunnyweasel!

Yeah if you could possibly post your email address on this forum or some form of contact I can send you info on the Polish Job. Hope this is ok.

Minnie

[magicmajenta]