Teach English in Italy

If you’re looking for a job that allows you to have a true insight into one of the most enchanting countries in the world, consider Teaching English in Italy. You’ll be welcomed into the home of an Italian host family and tutor the family in English.  Placements are available in the beautiful Le Marche region, a region which sums up the history and artistic-cultural heritage of all of Italy. It boasts rich verdant nature and clean clear beaches, has hundreds of enchanting towns that cling to the hilltops and teems with an astonishing heritage of ancient churches, splendid monuments and priceless art treasures.

Whatever your interests are: sport, culture, art and food or just having a good time, you'll have a wonderful experience in this lovely area. Its perfect position on the Adriatic Coast, in the center of Italy, will allow you to explore the most popular Italian cities including Rome, Bologna and Florence.

Program Details

You’ll provide 15 hours of English language tutoring per week for children and possibly adults, mostly on weekdays, in exchange for room and board with a host family. Responsibilities include preparing lessons and helping the children and adults with their English conversational skills. Schedules are arranged with your host family on arrival. Additional placements are available in schools and summer camps.  For additional information regarding these opportunities, please contact us. Your time off is yours to sightsee, enjoy local culture, make new friends, and work on your own Italian language skills.

As a Participant in Teach in Italy, you’ll receive:

  • Placement with a carefully screened host family
  • A private room or shared room (with a family member of the same gender) and full board
  • Pre-departure and in-country assistance from InterExchange and our international cooperator in Italy
  • Access to discounted international accident and sickness insurance
  • 24-hour emergency assistance
  • ISE card - International Student & Youth Exchange Identification Card

Program Length

6-week to 12-week placements are possible

Program Fee

$795

Accommodation Type

Host family

Participant Requirements

To teach English in Italy, you must:

  • Be 18 to 30 years old
  • Have at least a high school diploma
  • Preferably have some previous teaching or tutoring experience
  • Be a native English speaker
  • Have good lesson planning and organization skills
  • Meet the Italian Visa requirements
  • Be able to commit to a period of at least 6 weeks
  • Be a non-smoker, or willing not to smoke in the host family’s home
  • Be open to foreign cultures and living abroad

Arrival Dates

Dates of participation will depend on the arrangement made with the host family.  Arrivals are on Saturdays.  The host family will meet participants at the airport, bus or train station.

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