 Teach English in Chile Program
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FAQs 
Why am I required to pay a placement fee?
TeachingChile supports Chile’s educational needs by matching an applicant’s skills with reputable schools and univerisites.
The placement fee you pay covers a number of key services including, but not limited to:
- accepted applicants receive an express-mailed job offer from a reputable Chilean school, visa processing arrangements, and preferred housing reservations, all of which are confirmed before the applicant boards the airplane to teach in Chile,
- screening of the best teaching opportunities for our participants with a monthly salary sufficient to cover your basic living needs at the local standard of living,
- assistance in finding affordable lodging,
- experienced in-country coordinators to provide support and services during your stay,
- in-country orientation and training,
- a one-year subscription to an online English-language Chilean newspaper, and
- pre-departure information to ensure you are prepared for your trip including visa advice and other recommendations to be sure you are properly equipped.
With TeachingChile you are guaranteed a worthwhile teaching placement and a professional network to guide you through it.
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What is the cost of living in Chile?
To view our Cost of Living Guide, click here (PDF file format).
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In regards to the application deadline, if I were to submit my application form for a teaching position prior to the application deadline, approximately when would I be informed that I had been accepted or declined? Would it be before or after the application deadline?
Normally, within days of receiving your application, we will have a notice of a placement for you. If accepted, you will need to send TeachingChile the 40% placement fee deposit to reserve your teaching placement.
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In the hours per week of classroom instruction I’ll be committed to teaching, am I prohibited from doing freelance work?
Participating teachers are not prohibited from doing freelance teaching or tutoring. TeachingChile and its affiliate network of schools and universities do not engage in exclusivity agreements.
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What is meant by 15 hours per week of “classroom instruction”?
In general, the teacher will conduct five to six classes per week, 1.5 hours per class; a total of 15 hours of face-to-face time with the students. Lesson preparation, review, and other necessary tasks are not included in the classroom hours.
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What is TOEIC?
For more than 25 years the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC®) has been used to measure the ability of non-native English-speaking people to use English in everyday work activities. With more than 3 million test takers per year, the TOEIC test is the standard for workplace English language proficiency worldwide. The TOEIC test is managed by the Educational Testing Service
Some of the placements provided by TeachingChile involve developing and conducting specialized TOEIC workshops for students preparing to take the exam. These positions are particularly exciting because you will see a direct impact on your efforts at a significant turning point in the student’s academic career.
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What is TEFL?
Teaching English as a Foreign Language. The teaching of English where it is a “foreign” language for students and not used as the language of communication within that country, e.g. English in Chile.
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What is TESOL?
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Another term for TEFL.
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What is the difference between an Application Fee and a Placement Fee?
The Application Fee is a non-refundable cost an applicant pays to process his or her application.
The Placement Fee, also non-refundable but paid in installments, is the cost to provide an accepted applicant into a worthwhile teaching position, with all of the benefits that TeachingChile provides.
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Is teaching experience necessary to participate?
No, but an interest in teaching is necessary. You will receive some training in the theories and practical application of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) during your orientation prior to the start of the program.
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Do I have to know Spanish to apply?
No. All positions in which TeachingChile can place you do not require knowledge of Spanish. However, any knowledge of the Spanish language might enrich your experience in Chile. TeachingChile can recommend fast-paced Spanish language schools should you desire. See our Related Links section for recommendations.
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Can I request a teaching assignment in the city of my choice?
You may submit a preference of teaching location but TeachingChile cannot guarantee that it will be able to honor your request.
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Where in Chile does TeachingChile offer placements?
Depending on the demand during a particular semester, most participants will be placed in Santiago, Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, Melipilla, Concepción, Puerto Montt, Castro Chiloé, or Aysen.
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Can I be placed at the same institution as a friend also participating in the TeachingChile program?
TeachingChile will try to place travel companions within the same Chilean school or university or city if requested, but it cannot be guaranteed. Although every effort will be made to place friends together, please remember that this is not always possible.
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Can I bring my girlfriend or boyfriend with me when I teach in Chile?
A boyfriend or girlfriend may accompany you to Chile if they are able to obtain the proper visas. Be advised that she or he does not have the right to work or attend school in Chile unless their documentation states they may do so.
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What advice does the U.S. State Department give to U.S. citizens living abroad?
Please consult the State Department's travel advisory web site.
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