A mixture of exciting history and cosmopolitan art and culture, the Czech Republic is quickly becoming a popular European destination. It's beautiful landscapes are dotted with castles and chateaux illuminating the stories and history of Bohemia and Moravia, the two ancient lands that now make up modern Czech Republic.
While Prague has long been a travelers' destination, Brno, just 210km to the east, has developed into the Czech Republic's second city. The capital city of Moravia, Brno sits in the heart of wine country and proudly displays its rich history and culture, with an array of excellent galleries and museums, a brooding castle fortress, and traditional Moravian folk festivals. Brno is also a university city, with an abundance of concerts, music festivals and film festivals to entertain their diverse residents.
It's central location makes Brno the perfect starting point for traveling around Europe - students can easily plan weekend trips to Vienna, Cracow, Prague, Budapest, Pilsen (home of the PIlsner Brewing Company), Dresden, Munich, Berlin, Croatia and more during their time here. Cost of living is also much lower than Prague, making it easy to travel on a teacher's salary.
The School
TEFL Czech Republic offers our 150-hour TEFL certification, consisting of 130 hours of coursework and 20 hours of practicum.
Located in downtown Brno, TEFL Czech Republic is conveniently situated in the center of everything, with easy access to trams and buses. The facilities include a number of classrooms and lecture halls, as well as free internet access for students.
Upon enrollment, all TEFL Institute Czech Republic students will receive a Welcome Packet, which will include the following:
Brno City Guide
Brno Map
Banking Information
International Student's Club Event Calendar
and more!
Housing
Brno has an abundance of housing options to fit your budget. Hostels are located throughout the city, ranging from $15 - $40 a night. Hotels and guest houses can also be rented by the night from $60 and up.
Transportation
There are two airports serving Brno - the international Airport Brno as well as a small domestic airport. Travelers can also fly into Prague and take a a bus or train directly to Brno. Bus operators include Tourbus and Student Agency, which also run buses from Brno to other European cities. Brno also has a frequent express train connection to Prague and other destinations throughout the Czech Republic.
Public transportation in Brno consists of 13 tram lines, 13 trolleybus lines (the largest trolleybus network in the Czech Republic) and almost 40 day and 11 night bus lines. Trams have a long tradition in Brno. The local public transport system is interconnected with regional public transport into one integrated system called IDS JMK and directly connects also a few nearby municipalities with the city. The city also plans to build a metro system.
Climate
Thanks to its location between the Moravian highlands and the Southern Moravian lowlands, Brno experiences a very moderate climate.
Tuition Includes
Tuition Includes:
Tuition DOES NOT Include:
TEFL Institute course fee
Job placement assistance
Pre-enrollment and departure advice
Course materials
Accommodation and meals
Personal expenses
Travel to and from the course
Visa, if needed (TEFL Institute cannot provide student visas)
Airport pickup
Medical Insurance (TEFL Institute can recommend medical insurance)
