Au Pair to English Language Teacher in Germany (Working Visa)

4POSTS

7 years ago

Hi! I鈥榤 currently an Au Pair in Emsland. Studying the German language as I have originally planned to go to a german university next year. However, with all the expenses I鈥榤 expecting to face on starting my student life in Germany I don鈥檛 think i鈥榣l have enough by the end of my Au Pair year given that we don鈥檛 really receive so much.

I already have a bachelor degree in International Studies major in European Studies in my home country, the Philippines. Even so, i am eager to earn a business degree in german. I鈥榤 interested in taking International Management.

I鈥榲e considered doing dual study program. I鈥榲e sent a couple of applications and it鈥檚 been proving to be a quite difficult route. As most companies want a german speaking candidate. If that鈥檚 not the case, the partner university would only offer german-taught programs.

Right now I鈥榤 just really focusing on studying the german language. Trying to reach B2. I鈥榤 currently doing B1 and have been here for 3 months now. My contract will end by the end of June next year.

So I鈥榲e thought of taking online TEFL course so that after my au pair year, I could teach english in a language center or a private school. This way, my chances of saving up enough money would be better.

P.S. I probably threw so many information that doesn鈥檛 really relate to my main point. But just incase anyone would have an insight regarding that, it would be very much welcomed as well.

The main point is: What are the chances that i could switch into a working visa after my au pair year. I鈥榲e heard about americans doing an au pair year and staying to teach english. Is this really a possible option for me.

If i say i have a tefl, a degree, and a 4-month english teaching experience, would i be able to qualify.

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beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

15644POSTS

7 years ago

The main hurdle in your case will be that, in order to get a work visa for you, the employer has to prove that there are no suitable EU nationals he could hire for the job instead of you. That would be difficult for a TEFL job, especially if English is not your mother tongue.
If, however, you have a student visa which allows a limited number of hours of work (and you do not need these hours for internships or industrial attachments required for your studies), then this might work and could potentially give you a subsidy for the cost of your student life.

TominStuttgart Germany Expert

2807POSTS

7 years ago

Honestly, teaching languages is a tough way to pay the bills. Most language schools don't offer enough pay or enough hours to live from. Most instructors at such places are working part-time and usually have a partner that is the main wage earner. And coming from a non-EU country and not actually being a native English speaker plus having such a short teaching experience is doubtful; maybe possible but not likely. But I guess it would not hurt to inquire at some language schools and see what if anything they could arrange for you.