Teach English in Czech Republic

TEFL jobs in the Czech Republic are mostly at private language schools and in business English, centred on Prague, with steady demand in Brno and other cities. A TEFL certificate of at least 120 hours is the usual requirement and a degree is preferred. Pay is commonly around CZK 25,000 to CZK 35,000 a month for a full timetable, above the 2026 minimum wage of CZK 22,400. EU citizens can work freely, while non EU teachers usually need an employee card or a trade licence visa.

TEFL jobs in the Czech Republic at a glance

Who can legally teach English in the Czech Republic?

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, including Irish passport holders. You can live and work in the Czech Republic without a permit. Register your stay if you remain longer than three months.

UK, US, Canadian and other non EU citizens. There are two main routes, both applied for at a Czech embassy or consulate before you start work:

• Employee card. A combined work and residence permit for a specific job with a Czech employer, who must support the application.
• Long term visa for business purposes, with a trade licence. Often called the zivno, after the živnostenský list trade licence. It lets you work as a self employed freelancer for several schools and private clients, and is the route many non EU English teachers use.

Both routes involve paperwork, proof of accommodation and appointments, and processing can take several months, so plan ahead. Some nationalities, including Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders, can also use working holiday or youth mobility schemes. See our Visa Desk for current rules.

What TEFL jobs are there in the Czech Republic?

Private language schools. The largest employer, teaching adults, teenagers and children, often split between the school and company offices.

Business English. A big part of the market, especially in Prague and Brno, where language schools send teachers to companies for early morning, lunchtime and evening classes.

State and private schools. Some schools hire native speakers, usually expecting a degree and sometimes a teaching qualification.

Summer camps. Run in June to August, a common way to gain experience and contacts.

Private and online students. Many freelancers on a trade licence combine several schools with their own clients.

How much do TEFL teachers earn in the Czech Republic?

A full timetable at a language school commonly pays around CZK 25,000 to CZK 35,000 a month, and freelancers typically earn CZK 250 to CZK 400 an hour from schools, more from direct private and business clients. Employers must pay at least the minimum wage of CZK 22,400 a month gross for full time employment in 2026. Freelancers on a trade licence pay their own health and social insurance, so budget for those contributions. Living costs are moderate outside central Prague, and Brno and smaller cities are noticeably cheaper. Compare pay across countries on the TEFL Salary Index.

What qualifications do you need?

A TEFL certificate of at least 120 hours is the usual minimum, and many Czech schools prefer courses that include observed teaching practice. A degree is preferred and usually needed for state schools. Business English skills are particularly valuable. Our 120 Hour Advanced TEFL Course meets the standard requirement, and the Ofqual-regulated Level 5 TEFL course can be verified on the Ofqual register.

Where are the TEFL jobs in the Czech Republic?

Prague has the most schools and business clients, and also the most competition and the highest rents. Brno, the second city, has a large student population and a growing business market at lower cost. Ostrava, Olomouc, Plzeň and Liberec, at the foot of the Jizera Mountains, offer smaller markets, less competition and lower living costs, which suits many new teachers.

What is it like teaching in the Czech Republic?

Czech learners are typically polite, direct and well educated, and many adult students need English for work. People can seem reserved at first but are warm and hospitable once you know them. Punctuality matters, business casual dress is normal, and a handshake is the standard greeting. Learning some Czech is appreciated and makes daily life and paperwork easier.

Where to find English teaching jobs in the Czech Republic now

Last updated: 4 October 2026. 2026 figures checked October 2026: national minimum wage of 22,400 Kč a month, or 134.40 Kč an hour, from 1 January 2026, set by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. Pay figures are approximate typical ranges, not quotes. Immigration rules change, so confirm current requirements with the Czech Ministry of the Interior before you apply.