Want to Teach in Italy? Here are Two Amazing Options
Are you considering teaching English in Italy but are confused about which program to choose? Greenheart Travel offers 2 teaching opportunities in a classroom or in homestay setting. The differences in these programs are subtle, so let’s clarify your options!
Teach in a School program in Italy
Here’s what you need to know about this 3-month teaching option to get started:
- Two annual start dates, one in the spring and one in the fall, corresponding with the Italian school schedule
- Participants teach Italian students in a classroom setting for approximately 15-20 hours per week
- Placements are only in the region of Piedmont in Northern Italy
- Teachers live with host families nearby to the schools
This program is also group oriented and you will travel and go through orientation with other teachers. This program is great for people who are interested in teaching in a school and learning about the education system in a foreign country.
The volunteer teach in Italy program also offers a little bit more structure, but with a little bit less flexibility.
Teach in a Homestay in Italy
In contrast to the classroom setting, the Teach English in a Homestay program is largely independent and offers 1-3 month travel commitments year round. In comparison to to the Volunteer Teach program, teachers:
- Tutor their homestay family in the home for about 15 hours a week
- Work directly with the family to create a curriculum and schedule based on the needs of the family members
- Must be highly adaptable as teachers are placed throughout the country based on host family availability and interests
- Enjoy a less structured, more flexible program while connecting them with a local family
Here’s the Breakdown of Options for Both Italy Experiences:
Differences:
| Teach in Italy | Teach in a Homestay in Italy | |
| Native language requirement | English, German, French | English |
| Placement locations | Piedmont region only | Throughout Italy |
| Where are you teaching | In a school | In your homestay |
| Teaching hours per week | 15 – 18 | 15 |
| Program dates | Sept – Dec OR Jan – April | Flexible, year-round. 1-3 months |
| Age requirement | 19 – 35 | 18 + (retirees welcome!) |
| Cost | $950 | $1,510 – $1,820, depending on duration |
Similarities:
- Volunteer
- Host family accommodation and meals included
- High school diploma required
- No Italian language skills required
- Eligible citizenships: EU, US, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand
- No teaching experience required
Regardless of which program you find is best for you, teaching in Italy will give you an excellent cultural immersion experience that will boost your resume while you travel for a change!
I would love to teach. Homestead. I am a Senior citizen. My first language is Spanish. It have been teaching English to adults for more than ten years.
I would like to have more information about the program.
Hey John, please check out our website here or email us at travelabroad@greenheart.org if you have questions!
Love to get more info on teaching in Italy in a classroom setting.
Hey Marley, I’d love to talk with you about the classroom program! email me at smcdermott@greenheart.org or call me at 312-264-1650.
Hello! My husband and I are both math teachers and are interested in this unique opportunity. Is there a way we could both be hired and live together with this type or program?
Hey Danielle! YES!!!!! You absolutely can 🙂
Email me at ayates@greenheart.org so we can chat more about it!
Hi i’m interested in the home stay program. this year i’m about to finish year 12 and get a certificate in education that means i meet the academic standard in Australia and more than capable to teach English in a home setting.
Hey Phoebe! That’s awesome! It would be great to have you go to Italy. Do you have any other questions? Feel free to email me at ayates@greenheart.org, or just apply directly: https://greenhearttravel.org/application
Hello I’m interested in the homestay program. I am an English teacher. I love to travel and learn from other places. Do you have programmes for families?
I wonder if it is possible to include my husband and my 13 years daughter in the programme.They speak English very well.We would like be in the homestay programe and to teach in Italy during summer 2019.
Hey Valentina! Thank you so much for your interest! That’s amazing you’d like to do this as a family. Unfortunately at this point we can take individuals and couples, but not children.
Get in touch if anything changes.
Hello I’m interested in the homestay program. I am a special education teacher. I love to travel and learn from other places. I teach in Spain before. I would like to teach in Italy during summer 2019
Hey Gabriel! Thank you so much for the comment! That is amazing you’d like to do this program. You should apply now for summer 2019! You do that here: https://greenhearttravel.org/application
I am a third grade public school teacher. My hope is to go to Italy for one month during the summer. I want to stay with a family and have the flexibility to travel throughout Italy. Would this be a good program for me?
How soon in advance do I need to begin the application process?
Thanks for your time!
Suzie Shiaman
Hi, Suzie! Thanks so much for your interest in this program. We’ll have our Teach in a Homestay program manager, Allison, reach out to you via email to answer you questions and allow you to ask more!
Hi, can a non-native English speaker apply for the job? Ofcourse with adequate screening, interviewing and examining the documents. I’m currently pursuing a CELTA certificate.
Great question! You’d need to pass an English proficiency test.
What about a family of three? Two adults one baby under one.
Hi Heidi. Thanks for the comment! Unfortunately we are not able to accept dependents on this program and can only place one person with a host family. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Hi team, Would there be any requirement of Non-native asian teachers (with good fluency, accurate grammar and teaching certificates) that you foresee in EU regions ? Thanks in advance.
I am interested in being a home stay teacher of English. Please send the me the cost for three months to one year.
Thanking you in advance
Nelda Dantzler
5105 Bent Tree Drive
Rogers, Ar72758
Hi Nelda. Thank you for your comment. The maximum length of stay that we offer in Italy is 3 months. We publish all the costs for our programs on our website, and you can see them here: https://greenhearttravel.org/program/adult/teach-homestay/italy-language-homestay#costs
what if im not a native but a fluent english speaker with certificates?
Hi for the teaching in a school placement do you get paid any amount of money? If not how much money do you recommend we bring for the 3 month stay? Thank you
Buon giorno ~ How would I go about applying for the second option. I am retired and very interested in learning more. Grazie mille ~ Anna
Hi Anna! Sorry we didn’t see this sooner! Request more info here (http://greenhearttravel.org/programs/adult/teach/apply?pid=8878) or contact Megan at marzbaecher@greenhearttravel.org – she’ll be able to answer your questions and get you started!
Why is there an age limit of 35 for teaching in a school?
A retired English teacher would be a benefit to any school.
Linda
Hey Linda! That’s a requirement put in place by the partner we work with in Italy. We are happy to accept retirees on our Teach in a Homestay program!