Teach English in Naples, Italy

British School Group is looking for an English mothertongue Director of Studies for its new branch in Castellammare di Stabia (Naples).

We are seeking an enthusiatic and motivated Director of Studies with solid teaching experience and the ability to relate with and motivate the teaching and secretarial staff. The position is full-time and long-term.

 If you have the right qualifications and skills, please send  your CV to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Teaching English in southern Italy has never been more important, or more rewarded...

Since the introduction of the P.O.N. to six southern Italian regions- Campania (think Naples, Amalfi Coast, Salerno and all of the little towns in between), Basilicata, Calabria, Puglia, Sardinia and Sicily-, the search for capable EFL teachers has been ongoing. You need to have some previous experience and a recognized TEFL certification on your resume (which should be in the European Format). If you can prove you're worthy, you will be compensated on many levels; a collaborator’s contract with a public school, an hourly wage of (up to) 80 euros, lots of contacts, and the opportunity to change students' lives.

  And there is a true DEMAND for native-speaking EFL teachers; so much that some schools had to postpone or cancel their projects because they could find no qualified candidates. Unfortunately, when the government is finally ready to organize funds for quality education, there is nobody to fulfill the task.

If you are an EU citizen and interested in teaching English in Italian public schools, don't miss this opportunity. Actually, you should consider it even if you aren't an EU citizen - as long as you are willing to go through some red tape - something of which there will probably be less when the gap between the government's promises and its project's potential becomes evident. If the word isn't getting out to enough qualified EFL teachers, there is most likely a reason.

For many Italians, it is first and foremost every Italian’s right to work in Italy. But, in this case, young Italians deserve the chance to learn English in a way that will make them internationally viable tomorrow. In short, these children need an "out" more than the generation before them needs an "in".

And that's why it is important for you to do your part. If you have a relevant TEFL certification and some EFL teaching experience, start doing some research to discover how you can contribute. Fulfilling your dream of teaching English in Italy will help Italian students fulfill their own. Don't procrastinate: European funding will run out on these projects in 2013.

Keep up with this section.  We'll be posting all of the P.O.N. news and updates here.

UPDATE: P.O.N. teacher recruitment may start early in 2009 school year

Confirmed: P.O.N. positions will be posted in September and October of the current academic year.

 Keep up with this section for the new lists of participating schools.

 Puglia, Calabria and Sicily have been issued and approved. Campania will release authorized projects mid-June.

LIST UPDATES: P.O.N. schools listing per region (see below). These compilations are constantly being updated with additional regions, provinces and towns.  If you would like P.O.N. information on a specific area or school district, please fill out the form for priority reader requests. 

Job openings for those who want to teach English in Italy can be found in private and public schools.  Taking the time to research each opportunity is an important step in finding the right position, and more importantly, the right employer.

There are plenty of honest and reputable private language schools in Italy. We've posted an e-mail from a school director regarding the recruitment of EFL teachers for public school projects.

There is a pervasive misconception and prejudice about private schools and how they 'exploit' teachers. This misconception is perpetuated by well-intended but poorly informed expert opinions. 

As the director of a private school in Italy with city contracts for teaching in public kindergartens, I have to say that my experience is much different than the ones commonly reported. Whereas our city contracts pay out €23 per hour, once we have subtracted employment taxes and social contributions on the teacher's pay, 20% VAT, and cost of materials we earn only €400 for the whole year (6 hours per week for 39 weeks) if we pay the teacher €15 per hour. If a private school with a public contract pays their 'farmed out' teacher only €12-13 per hour, I don' think they can be accused of of 'getting rich'.

I write this out of concern that hard-working and sincere operators in the English Language industry are perpetually put at odds with hard-working, sincere mother-tongue English teachers because of misinformation.

- J. Russell, Master Franchisor, Helen Doron Early English

www.helendoron.com - The Helen Doron Group's mission is to make a positive difference in the education of children and youth worldwide. We help children achieve their highest potential through groundbreaking methodologies, dedicated teachers, enjoyable programs, and quality educational materials. Encouraging childhood development through nurturing, creativity, excellence and innovation.

There are also less-than-honest employers polluting the private sector. Here's some information on those that made the TEFL blacklist.

Do you want to Teach English At Summer Camps In Italy? Now's the time to get organized and apply for a job! Keep up with this section for the latest news on last-minute EFL jobs in Italy this summer. 

UPDATE: Application Deadline for 2009 Summer Camps expired April 15th.  Anyone who would like to submit an application for 2010 is welcome to do so in the fall. Visit the website for more details.

UPDATE: Teach English in Italy posted Monday, May 18th 2009.  Berlitz is seeking English teachers for IMMEDIATE OPENINGS in their summer camp programs in Italy.  Applications are currently open for English teachers at Berlitz “Summer Kids Camps” June – August (2 weeks stay minimum) In Tuscany, Piedmont or Umbria Fixed Pay includes Accommodation and Food. Full Training given. Please contact Louise at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Please apply only if you are English mother tongue, resident in Italy or willing to come for an interview.   

 UPDATE: Teach English in Italy posted on Monday, May 18th 2009. Scotia Personnel is recruiting native English speakers/teachers to participate in their summer camps in Italy.

UPDATE: Teach English in Italy posted Monday, May 4th 2009. Tour operator is looking for instructors to teach english to young learners through sport, dance, arts and crafts, self defence, or indoor activities (manual, table,games, games for children), from the 14 th of June to the 5th of July in a beautiful 18 th century villa in Umbria, Italy. Teachers are also needed from the 6 th to the 20 th July in an enchanting castle in North Wales. Total income is euro 250,00 net per week + full board + accommodation + 5 insurances + travel expenses reimbursement in Italy and Wales + travel from and to Italy and Wales. Please send us a c.v, a picture of you and the activities you are able to teach in English. MAIL TO: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

UPDATE:  Lingue Senza Frontiere is posting jobs for EFL teachers who want to teach English in Italy this summer. Deadline for applications is May 15th.

UPDATE:  Teach English in Italy posted Monday, April 20th 2009. inlingua is seeking native-speaking English trainers urgently starting April 2009.  Applicants must have TEFL certification. Jobs are in Sassari, Sardinia.

"A few students in our classes participate in the ACLE camps every year, and they really enjoy the City Camps."- Sandra B. Naples, Italy

For EFL or prospective teachers, It's a fun summer experience, and might be a good first step for someone wanting to teach English in Italy.  It's also associated with Trinity ESOL, one of the two big runners in English language certification for Italians.  At the very least, it's surely a great contact hub and an interesting way to spend a few weeks abroad while learning creative ways to teach English to elementary school children in Italy.

If you are still interested in teaching English in Italy this summer at camps, there are numerous private schools who organize their own.  Watch the news on this topic for a detailed listing of last-minute summer jobs in Italy.

 Those who teach English in Italy need to keep up with new “trends” in EFL learning. Though there are countless new “experimental” methodologies, among the newest is CLIL.

What is CLIL?

Content and Language Integrated Learning, or CLIL as it’s more commonly known, is essentially a standard classroom subject, such as science, taught in English (or another target language) rather than the first language of the learners (in this case Italian). In CLIL classes, tasks are engineered to allow students to focus on and learn to use English as they learn the new subject content.

At some Italian universities, half of the required courses are taught solely in English. These policies are becoming more commonplace. In fact, many P.O.N. projects have been approved for CLIL courses in some southern regions of Italy.

CLIL materials often have very much visual support to help adhere meaning, thereby allowing lower-level language students to comprehend high-level content. The materials support the students’ focus on the English language they need to learn about a particular subject. Teachers and collaborators usually choose a lesson’s language based on its function and efficiency in relaying the subject’s main content.

If you are researching TEFL certification programs, try to find one that at least gives a concept overview and reviews some resources for CLIL teachers. That way, when you begin interviewing for jobs teaching English in Italy, your resume will carry more weight with potential employers, especially public schools.

Teach English in NAPLES, Italy- new posting

Job title:  English Director of Studies

Description:   British School Group is looking for an English mothertongue Director of Studies for its new branch in Castellammare di Stabia (Naples). We are seeking an enthusiatic and motivated Director of Studies with solid teaching experience and the ability to relate with and motivate the teaching and secretarial staff. Full-time long-term position

Contact: If you have the right qualifications and skills, please send us your CV to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   

Teachers needed to facilitate exams for Air Traffic Controllers at Naples Airport.  Candidates must choose five days (can be consecutive, but not obligatory) between May 11th and June 20th to moderate the exam sessions.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Hourly rate is 16/hr. Contact Frankie at 089-29-60-061 or 333-198-1636 for further details. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

BRITISH INSTITUTES INSTITUTO CERVANTES 80132 Napoli (NA) 23, v. Sauro tel: 081 19563311 fax:081 19563316

ACCADEMY BELLINI INTERNATIONAL 80135 Napoli (NA) 134/a, v. S. Teresa degli Scalzi tel: 081 5441483 fax:081 5441483

BRITISH SCHOOL OF ENGLISH

 WALL STREET INSTITUTE

AITIF - ASSOCIAZIONE INTERNAZIONALE TRADUZIONE INTERPRETARIATO E FORMAZIONE 80121 Napoli (NA) 276, riviera Chiaia tel: 081 19577002, 338 4722823 fax:081 3606900

MAVI SOFT 80138 Napoli (NA) 248, c. Umberto I tel: 081 5633375 fax:081 5634625

BRITISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL 80046 San Giorgio A Cremano (NA) 222, v. Manzoni tel: 081 5746071, 081 5745151 fax:081 5745151

ST. PETER'S srl 80122 Napoli (NA) 124, riviera Chiaia tel: 081 683468 fax:081 682721 LINGUA+ 80129 Napoli (NA) 26, p. Immacolata (Vomero) tel: 081 5786974 fax:081 5786974

 CENTRO STUDI E FORMAZIONE PROMETEO 80055 Portici (NA) 2, v. Moro tel: 081 3412388

INLINGUA CDN srl 80143 Napoli (NA) 7/G, centro Direzionale tel: 081 7877132 fax:081 7877137

NEW EUROPE snc 80135 Napoli (NA) 90, v. Pessina tel: 081 5573777, 081 5789799

CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL 80129 Napoli (NA) 79, p. Leonardo tel: 081 5560056 fax:081 5586847 ENGLISH & FRENCH PROJECT 80040 San Sebastiano Al Vesuvio (NA) 10, p. Fermi tel: 081 7712524

SCL LANGUAGES STUDIO DI CONSULENZA LINGUISTICA 80035 Nola (NA) 101, v. Vitale tel: 347 5900140, 081 5123466