Romania is amazingly diverse, with magnificent castles, medieval villages and some of the most inexpensive skiing in Europe . It is a country that now combines fast cars with horse-drawn carts, slowly becoming similar to the rest of Western Europe , although you will be amazed at some of the differences.

The almost unchanging patterns of rural life combine with the glossy modernity of newer cities to provide remarkably contrasting images. The opportunities for travel within Romania are plentiful, from the resort areas of the Black Sea Coast and Transylvania, to the vast array of horse-riding and snowboarding in the lush forested area of the Carpathian Mountains . English Teachers can usually expect to teach in state-run schools almost exclusively to children. Housing is often provided by host families, revealing warm Romanian hospitality.

Requirements: TESOL/TEFL Certificate, University Degree Preferred
Typical Contract: 1 year
Peak Hiring Season: January, September
Teaching Hours/week: 20 - 25
Monthly Salary: 1,395 ? 2,500 RON
Exchange Rate: $1 USD = 2.78 RON
Income Tax: 16%
Cost of Living/Month: 1,000 ? 1,300 RON
Accommodations: Usually Provided by Host Families
Airfare: Not Provided
Health Care: Often Provided
Holidays: 2 weeks paid
Visa: Employer assisted