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Teach English in Russia with LanguageCorps

Description

St. Petersburg is quite rightly known throughout the world for its beauty and culture. It is quite unlike the Russian cities that came before it - its strict geometric lines and elegance are reminiscent of Europe's most alluring capitals. St. Petersburg is in many ways Russia's adopted child: too European to be Russian, and yet too Russian to be European. A powerful combination of both East and West, St. Petersburg is, more than anything, a city born of the passion of its founder, Czar Peter the Great, to bring an unwilling Russian nation into the fold of Europe and into the mainstream of history. Built on more than a hundred islands in the NEA Delta linked by canals and arched bridges, it is often called the "northern Venice," and its elegant embankments are reminiscent of those of Paris. The city's focal point is the Admiralty; its most-visited attraction, a stone's throw away, the Winter Palace. Three major avenues radiate outward from the Admiralty: Nevsky Prospect (St. Petersburg's main shopping street), Gorokhovaya Ulitsa, and Voznesensky Prospect.

However there is much more to the city than this. It features a huge variety of cultural and non-cultural entertainment, all of which is available to those on a limited budget. The food and transportation in the city are relatively inexpensive.

The St. Petersburg training center is located in the heart of the city, near the Winter Palace, Palace Square and the Hermitage. A great variety of cultural, shopping and entertainment facilities are nearby.

Winters can be cold and the summers hot, but St. Petersburg's climate is mild compared to that of the more inland areas of Russia. The city is on the Baltic Sea, which makes the seasons milder than elsewhere in Russia. It tends to be somewhat humid all year round.

Highlights

LanguageCorps offers the following program in St. Petersburg:

- TESOL Certification

The four-week training course (approximately 140 hours) includes academic input sessions, 12 hours of observed teaching and 10 hours of observed teaching practice with local EFL students. The program is intense, interactive, and practical and will give you the skills and confidence necessary to embark on a teaching career and work in a professional manner anywhere in the world.

The St Petersburg center is located in the heart of the city, near the Winter Palace, Palace Square, and the Hermitage. A variety of cultural, shopping, and entertainment facilities are located nearby.

The TESOL Certification Program includes:

- TESOL Certification course
- Job placement assistance
- Survival Russian lessons and social program
- All course materials

Further Information

Cost Description:

The following are not included:

- Round-trip airfare to host country
- Personal expenses (meals, entertainment, local transport, living expenses, and personal shopping)
- "Upfront" costs following the training period, such as apartment security deposits and first month's rent
- Visa costs and fees

Living Arrangements:

During training, accommodations in a home stay are available, and include a single bedroom and breakfast. St. Petersburg home-stay families are typically middle-class, and may or may not have children living at home. All host families live in attractive homes in safe neighborhoods. In your host family's home, you will have your own bedroom and either a shared or private bathroom. You will be given a key to the house or apartment and are free to come and go as you please (though, as a guest living with a host family, you should be sure to respect the routine of the people you are staying with). Host families provide breakfast, and enjoy spending time during meals chatting with students - typically, home stays provide an excellent way to get to know the local culture and language.

After training, you will most likely rent a room in an apartment or house with other teachers or locals. Some employers will provide accommodations as part of your contract, usually in an apartment with other teachers

Internet access is available to all trainees, and internet cafes are available throughout the city.

Travel Arrangements:

Round-trip airfare to host country is not included.

Application Process:

- Complete our online Application.
- Applications are typically reviewed and responded to via email within 72 business hours of receipt
- For TESOL Certification Program and TESOL Plus Program applicants:
- If you complete the application thoroughly, we can usually give you an answer regarding your acceptance after reviewing it.
- You may be asked to provide additional information if the application is not thoroughly completed, or there are other questions.
- For applicants from a non English speaking country, you will be asked to contact the Admissions Manager for a brief telephone interview to determine your English fluency.
- If you are accepted into a TESOL Certification or TESOL Plus Program, you will be asked to confirm the start date you prefer, and to submit the US$500 deposit* to reserve your place in the program. Upon receipt of the deposit, you will be registered and sent pre-departure information. The balance of the program fee is due approximately four weeks prior to the start date.
- For Flagship, TeachChina and Volunteer/Volunteer Plus Program applicants:
- If your application seems appropriate for the program you have applied to, you will be contacted via email, and asked to call for a brief telephone interview.
- If the outcome of the telephone interview is positive, Flagship Program applicants will be sent a brief Self Evaluation Questionnaire. The essays serve both to validate your reasons for joining LanguageCorps and to prepare you to get the most from your experience.
- Upon acceptance, after confirming your participation in the LanguageCorps program you are interested in, you will be sent an initial acceptance letter via email. Upon receipt of the US$500 deposit*, you will be registered and sent pre-departure information. The balance of the program fee is due approximately four weeks prior to the start date.

THAT'S IT! You're on your way to an exciting teaching adventure abroad, as a LanguageCorps teacher!

**The deposit is deducted from the total program fee, and is refundable for 3 business days after receipt (minus a $25 processing fee),after which it is non-refundable. Due to enrollment constraints, deposits received within 60 days of a program start date are non-refundable.

TEFL Information

TEFL Certification Program:

Yes

Type of Training:

On Location

Course Length:

120+ hours

Job Placement Services:

The demand for English is enormous as Russians appreciate the value of learning the international language of business and commerce. Since there are many openings in St. Petersburg for newly qualified teachers, most participants have secured teaching positions before the end of the four-week program. The TESOL Certification process also includes job placement assistance.

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Program Info

Country:

Russia

City(s):

St. Petersburg

Length of Position:

6-12 months

Dates:

Apply two to five months before your inteded start date: January 31 – Febru

Salary / Benefits:

Salaries are typically equivalent to US$600-800 per month, which is sufficient to live on and usually offers the chance to save a bit. The length of contracts can be flexible and typically is for 3-12 months. Some contracts include flight reimbursement and free accommodations.

Cost:

$1,695 USD