At a Glance: Teaching English in Argentina
ESL opportunities abound in Argentina - a massive country famous for its varied and otherworldly beauty. Home to the Andes, the Patagonian steppe, stunning waterfalls, and even glaciers, Argentina is paradise to ESL teachers who love the outdoors.
| Monthly Salary*: |
1,200 - 200,000 ARS  7.00 - 1,160.00 CAD (May 22, 2023)† |
| Private Tutoring per Hour: |
600 - 3,000 ARS 3.50 - 17.50 CAD (May 22, 2023)† |
| Income Tax††: | 5 - 23% |
| Ability to Save per year: | 500 - 5,275 CAD |
| Airfare: | Never included |
| Accommodations: | Rarely included |
| Health Care: | Rarely included |
| Holidays: | Sometimes paid |
| Teaching Hours per Week: | 20 - 30 |
| Typical Contract Length: | One year preferred; short-term may be available |
| Typical Start Month(s): | February/March, July/August, or year round |
| Application Timeline: | 1 - 3 months |
| Work Visa: | Assistance not typically included |
| Minimum Requirements: | High School Diploma; Bachelor's Degree preferred and Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate |
| Additional Notes: | Candidates encouraged to apply in person; teachers often work for multiple schools; inflation is high, so wages can vary greatly year to year |
Other Latin America Countries:
Teaching English in Argentina is perfect for cosmopolitan types; there's the elegant capital Buenos Aires and the wine regions of Mendoza and Salta. For nature lovers, two natural reserves and the Iguazu Falls will dazzle the senses. ESL teachers with a love of winter sports can get their fill skiing in the Andes or hiking in the Glaciers National Park.
The combination of Oxford Seminars' internationally recognized TESOL/TESL Certification and our Job Placement Service included with the course makes teaching English abroad a reality. Learn more about teaching English in Argentina and other opportunities teaching English abroad by calling 1-888-227-6755, or by attending an upcoming free Information Session in your area.
* Wages vary depending on the economy of the country.
† Exchange rates are subject to change. Check www.xe.com for current rates.
†† You will be paying income tax while teaching abroad, and the tax rate can change depending on how much money you earn.
Oxford Seminars makes every effort to keep our information as up-to-date and accurate as possible. However, individual teaching positions and experiences may vary with job market conditions. Specific information listed cannot be guaranteed to be applicable when you are seeking employment teaching ESL in a specific country.
Note that certain positions require additional qualifications and credentials that are not negotiable due to specific country legislation.
