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Western Europe presents an enriching and diverse regional context in which to earn your TEFL certificate abroad, and potentially go on to find work as teaching English abroad. Though Western Europe is a relatively small region of the continent by global standards, there is a potent handful of historically influential nations and distinct cultural identities for international teacers to explore while taking TEFL courses. From the cliffs of Normandy to the heights of the Alps to the streets of Rome, tremendous opportunity awaits those who take TEFL courses in Western Europe.
Western Europe commonly refers to all of the countries which developed outside the sphere of Soviet influence in the latter half of the 20th century. It is one of the wealthiest regions in the world, and most countries in Western Europe boast highly advanced economies and developed infrastructures (as well as many fascinating historical attractions dating back for centuries).
Excluding the island of Great Britain (where most people already speak English), your potential destinations for TEFL programs in Western Europe range from Spain and France in the west to Italy and Germany in the center and the Nordic countries up top. Each country has a different level of English proficiency, which tends to affect the amount of opportunities for TEFL courses, and subsequent ESL teaching jobs. For example, most citizens of the Nordic countries, such as Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, are already highly proficient in English through primary and secondary education, while there are much lower levels of English language fluency in countries like Spain, France, and Italy.
These are just a few potential landing places for TEFL courses in Western Europe, and there are many programs which are offered across all the other major countries and cities of Western Europe. Whether it is simply a month long TEFL certification program, or whether your stay actually extends into a English teaching job in Western Europe, depends largely on the country’s English proficiency, available jobs, and educational system.
TEFL programs in Western Europe are offered in both an online format and physical classroom setting. Students always rave about the benefits of a face to face interactive setting, where they can learn, teach, and practice their skills in person. Additionally, TEFL courses in Western Europe take on a supplementary role as a sort of an orientation period to a new place where you may eventually be living and teaching English abroad.
Most TEFL programs in Western Europe last for 120 hours of instruction time, which if you enroll in a classroom setting amounts to approximately one month. Topics covered include phonetics, classroom management skills, teaching methods, grammar, and literacy, among others. Many TEFL programs in Western Europe also require a certain amount of practice hours teaching in front of a class, and upon graduation will assure you lifetime job placement assistance.
One nice thing about teaching English abroad is that you are not typically required to know the local language. Although this will obviously be a great boost to your immersive potential outside of the classroom, many TEFL jobs abroad will want you to communicate solely in English while instructing for the benefit of your pupils.
Western Europe is generally an expensive place to live, with slight regional variations between countries. If you are living in a big city than you can expect costs of living to be higher than a smaller town or rural area. Most of Western Europe is on the Euro, so monitor the exchange rate between this and your home country’s currency.
You certainly will make enough to get by once teaching English abroad in Western Europe, however living in most places you will likely not be able to save up much money. Most TEFL jobs pay around 1500 to 2000 euros per month, which over around the costs of living. So you’ll have fun and be able to explore while teaching English in Western Europe, but you’ll have to be mindful of your budget!
Your housing options will vary depending on what part of Western Europe you take TEFL courses in, and whether you are living in an urban or rural area. Most teachers opt to live in an apartment or flat – if this is the route you choose, then consider that it will be much cheaper to live with roommates or to simply rent out a room in most scenarios. Some TEFL programs in Western Europe also offer the opportunity to live with a homestay, although these are mostly for shorter durations such as the length of a basic certification program which is four weeks.
Visa policies are fairly consistent across Western Europe. If you live anywhere in the European Union then you will not have to apply for a visa to take TEFL courses and teach abroad in Western Europe. If you are coming from outside the continent, then you will need to apply for a visa if you plan on staying for longer than three months. Your TEFL program provider or host school will likely endorse you through this process.
Teaching English abroad in another country is an exciting and rewarding challenge. Western Europe is a beautiful and culturally enriching region of the world where most people will not get to visit throughout their lifetime. Enrolling in a TEFL program in Western Europe and then finding employment in your host country is a great way to experience this diverse and highly influential half of the continent in-depth. No doubt about it, teaching abroad is hard work - but by the end of your experience abroad you will have grown to new heights because of it.
Hear what past participants have to say about their experiences
Program: EBC Online Trinity CertTESOL Course
Got more than I expected. You gotta work hard but it was worth it. The teaching practice classes, tutors, guidance, feedback and overall management were simply the best! I already heard great things about the course, friends referred them and boy were they right!
Program: Teach Confidently with this 10-Hour Practicum Course
The 10 Hour Advanced Certificate in TEFL Classroom Methodologies Course, which I recently joined was such a great experience where I could get to understand the nuances of teaching English to students of different ages and language backgrounds. The course was encompassed every aspects of teachings, and it will surely be a great aid to my career ahead in English teaching. Our instructor for the course Michelle Benson was such a supportive teacher and a fabulous person. She was very much lively throughout the sessions and her energy was being transmitted to us. She is a really experienced teacher and it was evident in the way she guided us through the lessons. She knew exactly when to intervene. I really enjoyed the sessions. Thank you for the course.
Program: Accredited Level 5 TEFL Course Online | Teach Worldwide
Very informative job coaching seminar, especially for anyone just starting out in TEFL. Emos is an excellent communicator who covered a wide range of topics and answered any questions we had. The slideshow also included useful links to follow up on. Highly recommended for anyone newly qualified.
Program: Accredited Level 5 TEFL Course Online | Teach Worldwide
I used to work in Latvia for 15 years teaching English to young learners, companies and delivering personal sessions. Then I moved to Ireland and was offered a job of EFL teacher in one of the Dublin's language schools. It was a completely new experience since I had to teach adult students of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. I found it very interesting and challenging as well. I had to get used to different behaviour, attitude, perception. I was very grateful to my students who taught me a lot of new stuff, shared their culture, traditions, lifestyle. I would say I have a great job being among people, teaching and learning at the same time.
Program: Teaching Internship (with TEFL Certificate) in Asia & Europe
Taking part in the Thailand programme was a memorable experience and gave me the opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture while gaining teaching experience. I enjoyed working with the students, meeting other participants and exploring local areas outside the organised activities. One of my favourite memories was unexpectedly making friends with a local at a 7-Eleven, who drove us back to our hotel, recommended places to visit and even had a karaoke session with us in the car! Moments like this made the experience feel special and showed me how welcoming people could be. The programme helped me step outside my comfort zone and develop my interpersonal skills. I would recommend it to anyone who is open-minded, willing to learn and keen to experience a different culture.
Program: Teach Confidently with this 10-Hour Practicum Course
I had the privilege of completing the 10-hour TEFL Practicum course with Michelle Benson and it was truly incredible. Michelle is an outstanding, knowledgeable and passionate teacher. Over the 2 days, she made every session engaging, interactive and very practical. She has a wonderful way of breaking things down into simple and understandable concepts. I learned so much, both theoretically and practically, about how to plan and deliver engaging and effective English lessons online. I now feel fully confident and open-minded to start my journey as an online English teacher. Thank you Michelle for such an inspiring and impactful course. I highly recommend her to anyone taking the TEFL course.
Program: Teach Confidently with this 10-Hour Practicum Course
I took this course with Michelle Benson and it was absolutely worth waking up way before the sun. I’m currently redoing my TEFL certification as it’s been several years since I’ve taught and the first time around I did it with an organization that didn’t offer this “in-person” option. I’m really glad that I took this as even though I have teaching experience, getting to actually practice creating a lesson designed for learners that were different from the ones I taught, and then getting feedback as well, was extremely helpful in rebuilding my confidence. Although a lot of that is due to Michelle’s instruction as not only is she knowledgeable, but she clearly loves what she’s doing and because that comes through it made it much more comfortable to actually engage and ask questions when we needed to. Honestly if she did another “in person” class on a different subject I’d once again wake up at 3am just to take it.
Program: Teaching Internship (with TEFL Certificate) in Asia & Europe
I had an amazing experience in Thailand and would definitely give the trip five stars. The programme offered a great balance between teaching, experiencing Thai culture and having the opportunity to explore such a beautiful country. Everyone involved was welcoming, friendly and supportive throughout, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I made some unforgettable memories, met incredible people from different backgrounds and learned so much during my time there. I would highly recommend this programme to anyone considering it, and I’m extremely glad I decided to take part!
Program: Teach Confidently with this 10-Hour Practicum Course
I found this teaching course particularly useful after completing my level 5 level English teaching diploma. The course content and administration were of high quality. Similarly, the teaching methods taught by Michelle Benson, really helped me to join the dots by putting theory into practice. Having just had a baby, this course has given me the boost I needed to pivot to a new career more confidently.
Program: 120-Hour Accredited TEFL Certification with Live Support
I had no idea programs like this existed, and I am glad that, after doing research, I found TEFL Pro. They are amazing! They provide everything you will need to learn in videos and activities. They are always there to help if you need it, and you write posts when completing a module. I have already recommended my friends back in California to this program. Most of them are excited or say that it feels "too good to be true," which I thought the same thing until now. TEFL Pro gives you everything you need and will help you even after completing the program. :)
Program: Teach Confidently with this 10-Hour Practicum Course
This course was very enjoyable and beneficial. Michelle Benson is an excellent tutor who immediately puts you at ease. She is full of knowledge and experience and she shared lots of tips and advice with us in her fun and friendly sessions. A shout out to the lovely ladies in the group too, who also made this a great weekend. I feel very fortunate to have spent some time with them.
Program: 120-Hour Accredited TEFL Certification with Live Support
I have found this course useful for making this very daunting transition to teaching English overseas into something less daunting. I feel much more aware of my blind spots walking into a TEFL interview or first job position, and feel like the course provides a solid foundation for lesson planning and classroom management. I look forward to receiving the placement assistance that is offered now that I am at the end. As a working adult with my own business, I found the flexibility to be unmatched by any other product yet still providing the solid foundation I was looking for. Thank you TEFLPros!
Program: Accredited Level 5 TEFL Course Online | Teach Worldwide
I have been feeling a bit lost as far as TEFL job searching is concerned, so it was a huge relief to get all of my questions answered. I learned a lot about online job sites (good vs bad, what to look for, etc) and I feel much more prepared to start applying. Thank you so much !
Program: Teaching Internship (with TEFL Certificate) in Asia & Europe
The teachers at the school I worked at were absolutely lovely and treated us so nicely from the very beginning. Receiving such a warm welcome from them and being shown so much love throughout the entire trip made the whole experience so much better. Going camping with the teachers was one of the highlights of my overall experience, and of course teaching the children was also amazing.
Program: 120-Hour TEFL Certification – Learn Anywhere with our App
The 120-Hour TEFL Certification was an excellent learning experience. The course was well-structured, informative, and comprehensive, covering important areas of teaching English as a foreign language. I particularly appreciated the practical strategies, clear explanations, and useful resources that can be applied in real classroom settings. The course helped strengthen my understanding of lesson planning, classroom management, teaching methodologies, and effective ways to engage learners with different needs and abilities. I found the flexibility of the course especially helpful, allowing me to work through the material at my own pace while still gaining substantial knowledge and practical skills. Overall, this certification has added value to my professional development and increased my confidence as an educator. I would definitely recommend the 120-Hour TEFL Certification to anyone interested in teaching English or expanding their teaching qualifications.

Program: Accredited 120 Hour TEFL Course | Teach English Abroad
I experienced an eye-opening job coaching session with Emos. The information that he provided on the job opportunities that are available in various countries, and his personal experiences, were really helpful. I have started my teaching journey already and I look forward to a more rewarding teaching career. Thanks, Emos & Premier TEFL!

Program: Accredited Level 5 TEFL Course Online | Teach Worldwide
I got a morale boost. It was very heartening to hear other people in the same boat as me. And questions were asked that I hadn't thought of. I was surprised there were so few attendees. The presenter (Emos) answered questions ably.
Program: Accredited Level 5 TEFL Course Online | Teach Worldwide
I got a morale boost. It was very heartening to hear other people in the same boat as me. And questions were asked that I hadn't thought of. I was surprised there were so few attendees. The presenter (Emos) answered questions ably.
Program: Accredited Level 5 TEFL Course Online | Teach Worldwide
Regarding the online call about finding employment in TEFL, Pretty much perfect, answers were answered to all questions and in detail going above and beyond. if I had to critique, I'd argue the section on how to find the job (e.g. linkedin) was a tad rushed, but still provided highly useful information (Only commented because it's useless if I only say it was good!). Emos was very professional with his explanations and with guidance for how to navigate the online and physical market.
Program: Teach Confidently with this 10-Hour Practicum Course
The teaching practicum with Michelle Benson was great. The material was succinct and loaded with various ways to teach English as someone who is not new to teaching, but new to teaching a language. Michelle made the experience fun as well as informative. I also appreciate her encouraging words since I was actually quite nervous at the start.
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Travis Lopez
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AlumniI was specifically seeking the opportunity to flex my past teaching experiences in a fun, out-of-the-box way. I had lived and worked abroad in the fie...
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The TEFL Institute Group
AlumniI decided to pursue an online program because I wanted to get qualified as a TEFL teacher while also doing my degree program. I needed the flexibility...
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TEFL Madrid Academy
AlumniI applied to about 10 schools in Massachusetts as a Spanish major. The schools which had abroad programs reached out to me. I received an email regard...
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Ryan Collins
TEFL Madrid Academy
AlumniI think there was always something that drove me to travel. My favorite subject in school was Geography, and I absolutely love looking up new and inte...
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Ethan McMillen
TEFL Madrid Academy
AlumniI started studying Spanish in Elementary school and always learned about Spain and other Latin American countries. For me, they always seemed so inter...
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Georgia Knapp
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AlumniI spent part of my childhood abroad thanks to my parents' jobs. I always knew that one day I would want to live outside the US again and make my own w...
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Emily Warren
TEFLPros
AlumniI was working a 9-5 corporate job and just not feeling totally fulfilled in my life. I was making great money, had all the nice things I wanted, but f...
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Jessica Murray
The TEFL Academy
AlumniIt snowed in Ireland at the beginning of March, so bad that we were snowed in and were off our usual 9-5 jobs. I've always wanted to teach and my boyf...
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Vantage TEFL Certification
AlumniI've always wanted to travel abroad to learn about different cultures and people. Some of the things that inspired me were events that I learned about...
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AlumniWhen I became an ESL teacher in the Philippines, this opened my mind to exploring other places. While teaching my students, I was inspired after I lis...
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