Teach English in Czech Republic

Usually, yes — a degree in any subject is typically required to obtain the Živno freelance visa and preferred by most schools. The one exception is the AIA public-school route, which can accept a strong 120-hour TEFL without a degree. EU citizens have more flexibility. Your TEFL is included.

Yes — a 120-hour TEFL is essential. Czech schools expect it, and the government requires proof of qualification when you register your Živno. Ours is live, observed and part of your program.

The Živnostenský list (Živno) is a Czech freelance trade licence — unique in Europe. You register under "Language Teaching," receive an IČO number and pair it with a long-term residence visa, then invoice multiple schools and private clients directly, with no employer sponsorship needed. It takes about 2–4 months, so we help you start early.

Yes. Non-EU teachers work legally on the Živno freelance licence paired with a long-term visa, or on an employer-sponsored Employee Card. Several nationalities also qualify for a digital nomad or working-holiday visa. EU citizens simply arrive and start.

A freelance teacher working 20–25 hours a week earns around 35,000–45,000 CZK a month, with private tutoring at 300–500+ CZK an hour and Business English paying the most. As a freelancer you cover your own health and social contributions (about 6,000–8,000 CZK a month). As a TEFL Madrid graduate you can also teach online for our academies and add up to €1,500 a month in euros.

It's affordable by European standards. Comfortable living runs about 24,000–34,000 CZK a month sharing a flat. Prague is priciest; Brno, Olomouc, Plzeň and Ostrava cost noticeably less, and public transport is famously cheap.

Yes. Most teachers start with no experience. Your live 120-hour TEFL covers methodology, lesson planning and hands-on practice in real classrooms before you teach on your own.

No — classes are taught entirely in English, and schools prefer an English-only classroom. A little Czech helps with daily life and admin, and we include practical survival-language support.

The biggest intake is August–September, with a second wave in January. Freelance turnover means work appears year-round too. Being on the ground for in-person interviews makes a real difference, so aim to arrive before a peak.

Most teachers settle in Prague for the biggest market, or Brno for lower costs and less competition. Olomouc, Plzeň and Ostrava are also great value. We help you find a safe, central flat-share that fits your budget.

Yes — and it's our biggest advantage. As a TEFL Madrid graduate you teach online for TEFL Madrid and Exam Madrid, earning up to €1,500 a month in euros from anywhere in Czechia. It's a hard-currency income that hedges the koruna and covers a Živno freelancer's costs several times over — something no other guide can offer.

Yes — it's one of our strongest routes. Through our Iberian Global Route you can move to teach in Spain with TEFL Madrid, with student-visa support, job placement and relocation. Your online euro income travels with you.

One of the best in Europe. You get a mature teaching market, a unique freelance visa, an unbeatable Central-European base, very low costs and a second income in euros — an ideal, well-supported launchpad into international teaching.