Teach English in Czechia
Come to Prague for four weeks. Leave as a paid, IATQuO-accredited English teacher. 3,000+ teachers have done it since 2007 — yours is the deciding part, we handle everything else.
Change your life — and others' — through teaching abroad.
Bring meaning and fulfilment by developing your leadership, teaching, and organisation skills. Let others be grateful for your contribution, while you grow in ways you never expected.
"Here's what I tell every teacher before they come to Prague: this isn't a gap year. You're going to stand in a Czech classroom, deliver real lessons to real adults, and get paid for it. It will change how you see yourself.
I went to Thailand in 2007 chasing a girl. Seventeen years later, we're married with five kids, and TEFL Heaven has helped over 3,000 teachers do what I did. Czechia is special because Prague makes you slow down, the students take learning seriously, and the city rewards people who stay.
If you're the right person for this program, you'll know within five minutes of talking to my team. If you're not, we'll tell you."
What's included in the Czechia program
Everything you need to land safely in a paid teaching role — handled personally by our team.
130-hour IATQuO-accredited course
Full-time in-person training in Prague, Mon–Fri 09:00–18:30. Externally moderated by IATQuO — recognised by schools worldwide.
6–8 hours live teaching practice
You'll teach real Czech students during the course — with immediate, professional feedback from our trainers. No role-play. Real classrooms.
Zivno visa + job guarantee
Full guidance through Czechia's trade-license visa. CV and interview prep, plus an extensive network of school contacts shared directly with you.
Small classes of 1–8 students
Earn $1,300–$1,600/month with 300–450 CZK/teaching hour. Classes are small, serious and well-prepared — very different from Asian classrooms.
Week by week, what the course looks like
Everything mapped out so you know exactly what you're walking into.
Foundations & methodology
Modern TEFL methodology, classroom management basics, lesson structure. You meet your cohort, your trainers, and your new favourite café.
Grammar & lesson planning
Grammar for teachers (English from the learner's point of view), lesson-plan design, and your first go at teaching micro-lessons.
Live teaching starts
Specialist modules for young learners and online teaching. Your first live classes with real Czech students — and immediate feedback from trainers.
Final practice + placement prep
Final observed teaching. CV and interview prep. Graduation party with your cohort. Job contacts shared with you directly by our team.
Everything we include in your program
We handle the friction so you can focus on becoming a good teacher.
Thousands of people sent abroad
Here are some of their stories — straight from teachers who lived it.
Sound like your kind of place?
Tell us you're interested and we'll send the full program PDF.
Why Czechia
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and one of the friendliest teaching markets. You train through our in-person TEFL course, settle into the Czech lifestyle, and step into paid teaching work with the backing of our team.
What teaching in Czechia is really like
Prague has one of the friendliest English teaching markets in Europe. Demand is steady, schools are used to international teachers, and the Zivno trade-license visa gives non-EU teachers a legitimate route into the Czech working world.
Our in-person TEFL course is delivered in Prague, followed by placement support into language schools across the city and beyond. Teachers typically work with adult learners in evening classes or business English clients during the day — sometimes both.
Czech classes are calm, well-organised, and students are serious about learning. It's a very different teaching experience from Thailand or Mexico — less noise, more depth.
Cities we place teachers in
Placements happen across Czechia. Here's a taste of the cities our teachers live and work in.
One of Europe's most beautiful cities. The Old Town, Charles Bridge, beer gardens, and the best teaching market in the country.
Czechia's smaller, more livable second city. Lower costs than Prague and a strong university scene.
Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Krakow — Prague is in the middle of them all, often reachable by cheap train.
This could be you in a few months.
We'll walk you through every step — visa, flights, accommodation, and landing your first teaching job.
What it really costs to live in Czechia
Honest numbers on what teachers spend and what they save. We never share fees on our website — enquire to get the program pricing directly.
Shared flats in Prague. Outer districts are noticeably cheaper.
Czech food is underrated. Lunch specials are the backbone of every teacher's week.
Student/teacher monthly passes on Prague's excellent transit are famously cheap.
Prague is a quality-of-life city. Teachers live well and travel constantly — saving isn't the point here.
We tell you this upfront — the ones who plan for it love their first year.
Czechia's Zivno trade-license visa takes 2–3 months to process after you arrive. During that window, some schools let you work with pay capped at around $500/month until your license comes through. Most graduates bridge this with savings.
We recommend arriving with $2,200–$4,000 USD in the bank to cover rent, food, and setup costs during the bridge period. That's not a sales pitch — it's what past graduates wish they'd known.
The teachers who prepare for this, thrive. The ones who don't, struggle. We'd rather tell you now than have you learn it the hard way in November.
What life is really like as a teacher in Czechia
Life in Prague slows you down in the best possible way. The architecture, the beer gardens, the winters, the Czech patience with anyone trying to learn the language — it's a city that makes Europe feel old and alive at the same time.
Weekends are for Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, Dresden, or a walk up to Prague Castle at sunrise. The Central European rhythm suits teachers who want depth rather than spectacle. Many stay far longer than they planned.
Prague is the only European city where I tell teachers "just go walk around for an hour before you decide anything." Nine times out of ten they're sold by the time they cross Charles Bridge.
"It's 9:15 on a Tuesday. You're on the tram from Vinohrady, coffee in hand, reviewing the grammar points your adult class tripped on last week. The sky is that specific Prague blue. Your phone buzzes — it's the other trainee from your cohort confirming drinks after class. You teach at 11. By December you've been here seven months and it feels like home."
A Tuesday in month sevenTEFL Heaven vs doing it alone
An honest look at your three options for getting into a Prague classroom.
- ✕No accredited certificate
- ✕No live teaching practice
- ✕Navigate Zivno visa alone
- ✕No employer contacts
- ✕Arrival in Prague = on your own
- ✕Support when things go wrong: none
- ~120-hour online cert
- ✕No live teaching practice
- ✕No visa support
- ✕No job guarantee
- ~Forum access / generic advice
- ✕No in-country team
- ✓130-hour IATQuO-accredited certificate
- ✓6–8 hours live practice with real students
- ✓Full Zivno visa guidance
- ✓Guaranteed job placement + contact network
- ✓Airport pickup + cohort community from day one
- ✓17 years of in-country experience behind you
What you get that a standalone Prague school can't give you
The Czechia course is run by our partners on the ground in Prague — the best trainers we've found in 17 years of placing teachers. But you get us behind it: a family-run global network built since 2007, with placements across Thailand, Japan, Spain, Vietnam, Mexico and more.
That means if Prague is your first teaching year but not your last, we've already placed your next move. And if things go sideways — visa hiccups, contract issues, anything — you've got a team you know, not a reception desk.
Teachers who pick Prague over Bangkok tend to be…
✓ This fits
You want a teaching year with depth, not just heat and beaches. You're okay with cold winters if the payoff is old Europe on your doorstep. You like serious students, small classrooms, and the kind of quiet confidence that comes from teaching grown-ups who actually want to be there. You've thought about it — this isn't impulse.
✗ Pick a different program
You want to maximise savings (go South Korea or Japan). You want year-round sunshine and surf (go Costa Rica or Thailand). You want to be paid straight away with no bridge period (Czechia's Zivno takes 2–3 months — other programs don't). You want a big Anglophone expat scene over European locals (Prague has one but it's quieter than Bangkok).
2026 start dates
Nine intakes this year. Each one is a fresh cohort training together for 4 weeks in Prague. Apply ~2 months ahead so we've got time for your background check and visa prep.
3 intakes already closed this year · next cohort is the May 25 intake
Unsure which intake to pick? Tell us when you want to land in Prague and we'll work backwards through the visa and prep timeline.
FAQ
What's included in the program vs what I pay for myself?
Included: 130-hour IATQuO-accredited TEFL course, live teaching practice, airport taxi, pre-departure support, survival Czech lessons, job guidance, alumni meet & greet, and a graduation party. You're responsible for your flight, accommodation, medical insurance, visa costs (paid to Czech authorities), and daily living expenses. We'll send you a full itemised breakdown when you enquire.
What does IATQuO accreditation actually mean?
IATQuO (International Accreditation of TESOL Qualifying Organisations) externally moderates our course. It means your certificate carries international recognition — schools worldwide know the standard, and your qualification holds up if you want to teach somewhere else after Czechia.
How many hours of live teaching will I actually do during the course?
Between 6 and 8 hours of observed teaching practice with real Czech students — not role-play with classmates. You get immediate, individual feedback from our trainers after every lesson. It's the single biggest reason graduates feel ready to walk into a paid classroom on day one.
How much money should I bring for the first 3 months?
We recommend $2,200–$4,000 USD in the bank when you arrive. The Zivno visa takes 2–3 months to process and most graduates earn limited income during that window. Planning for this bridge period is the single best predictor of how well your first year goes.
Can I teach before the Zivno comes through?
Legally, no — work is prohibited until the Zivno is issued. In practice, some schools allow limited work during processing with pay capped at around $500/month until your license finalises. We'll walk you through what's legitimate and what's risky.
Do I need a degree? What about non-native speakers?
Native English speakers are welcome with or without a bachelor's degree. EU citizens with C1-level English also qualify with or without a degree. Other nationalities and situations get assessed individually — enquire and we'll tell you honestly within a day.
What happens if I need to change my start date?
Life happens. The first date change costs $100 (deducted from your balance), and any further changes are $50. We keep this policy visible upfront because most Czechia applicants move their date at least once.
What's the class size and who will I teach?
Typically 1–8 students per class. Most TEFL Heaven graduates in Czechia teach adults — evening conversation classes, corporate business English, and the occasional private student. Young learners are an option if that's your preference. Far less noise than Asian classrooms; more depth per lesson.
Do you place only in Prague, or also Brno?
Training happens in Prague. Placement is primarily in Prague too, but we have contacts in Brno (the second city — cheaper rent, strong university scene) if you prefer a smaller setting. Tell us your preference and we'll factor it into the placement process.
Where do I live during and after the course?
During the 4-week course, short-term accommodation is the move — we can guide you on the best options. After graduation, you transition to the local market. Expect 10,000–16,000 CZK (~$430–$700) for a room in a shared flat, or 18,000–25,000 CZK (~$780–$1,100) for a private studio. Budget 1 month's rent + 1 month's deposit upfront, and use Bezrealitky (the "no agent" site) to avoid the agency fee.
The Czechia Full Program PDF
When you enquire, we'll send you the full Czechia program PDF — start dates, what's included, arrival logistics, visa checklist, monthly salary + cost breakdown, and a sample week in the classroom. All the detail we can't put on a public page, sent straight to your inbox.
Send me the Czechia details →Andy handles Czechia enquiries
Andy replies within 24 hours — usually same day. He knows the Prague program inside out, has handled dozens of Zivno applications, and will give you the straight answer on whether Czechia fits you.
Let's get you teaching in Czechia.
Andy will walk you through the next steps — start date, visa prep, flights, and everything else. Takes about 10 minutes.
No pressure, no commitment — we'll just answer your questions.
— Mike Maitland, Bangkok