Welcome!
The rise in terror recently has resulted in a decline of interest in teaching abroad (e.g. less traffic to the web site: TeachItaly.com). That means less competition for courageous people who are willing to travel. I, personally, don't scare easily and I'm traveling constantly this summer just like every summer! - Frank.
My name is Frank Adamo too. Are we related? I'm from Chicago and my ancesters came from Agrigento. - Frank.
Could be! But "Adamo is a common name in Italy, and I don't know of any relatives in Chicago or Agrigento. In any case, send me your contact details and I'll remember you in my will! - Frank.
I am obviously partial to Italy b/c it is my family's country and culture and I'd love to strengthen my language skills in Italian. I have a lot of family in Italy and even to see them more than once every few years would be a blessing. I'm open to other countries (Japan looks very interesting), but Italy would be my first choice. I've looked into the official courses and if that's what I have to do, it would be a stretch (no course offered near me... a lot of money I don't have), but I might be able to. If I don't, I'd prefer it. With my information/background, would I have a hard time finding a job there? Do I need actual teaching experience? Should I start the process now or if not, when? A thousand questions, I know... but I would appreciate your advice. I understand a lot of this info is in your book, but $30 is half my paycheck right now, so if I'm not suitable to pursue this, I rather not buy the book to find that out. Thanks for any and all help! - Alissa.
You have more qualifications than I had when I first started, and I succeeded! Since you can read the book "Teach English in Italy" you also have the opportunity to benefit from my years of experience and save a lot of money on unnecessary legwork and expenses. What more could you want? - Frank.
I am interested in teaching in Italy, but I've been told that I need to get a particular type of visa and you must be under 30 to do that. Is that true? - mssherry
That's an interesting rumor. I was 38 when I got my work visa, so maybe you have to be over 30! The Italian Embassy in New York has a list of visa requirements and it doesn't say anything about any kind of age limitation. Please specify your source so we can track down who's spreading false information and what they're selling. - Frank.
My wife-to-be and I shall be moving from the
UK to Italy in the Summer of next year (2007) where we intend to apply
for teaching positions. I myself am a secondary school IT teacher, while
my intended is a primary school teacher. I speak reasonable Italian and
my fiancee is currently studying Italian at night school. We shall start
in Northern Italy, near Trieste where my mother's family live. What
advice can you offer us? We would definitely prefer to teach our current
subject/age group. What is the best way to contact prospective schools?
Where do they advertise? Are we restricted to International schools?
Best regards and thanks in advance. Martyn
You're in a good position to find work, and I advise you to start contacting schools now. Complete details on how to find employers and the current job list are available in my book Teach English in Italy. Good luck. - Frank.
My partner and I will be living in Italy for a semester next year
and have an 8 year old son. I was planning to see if I could enrol him in
an international school while there but see the fees are horrendous. I am
a qualified and experienced secondary teacher of English in NZ and thought
I might try to get work in an international school teaching English. Do
you think there's any way he could attend the school I am teaching in over
there - for free or at least reduced fees? -
Cordelia
Each school has its own policy, but usually at least some discount is available for the children of faculty and staff. If I had my own international school, I would let your son attend for free! - Frank.