Teach English in Italy This Summer with ACLE

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ACLE has begun recruiting for English teaching positions in holiday camps around Italy. The season runs for twelve weeks starting in June.

ACLE have been running for over twenty-five years and were the first organisation in Italy running Theatre in Education programmes to be endorsed by the Italian Ministry of Education.

You do not need a teaching or TEFL qualification to work for ACLE, although they are an advantage. The company stresses an informal teaching approach with drama, games and interactivity foremost. Training is given in a four to five day preparatory camp near San Remo where you can share ideas with past tutors, understand the organisation’s vision and teaching methodology.

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No arrival or departure costs are covered by ACLE. You must hold travel insurance and, in addition, pay for an in-house training/orientation camp before starting work with them.

Near the end of the season they often drop the orientation camp fee if they are in need of extra teachers. After starting teaching, transport within Italy is paid for and accommodation is arranged. This is either in a hotel or with host families: a real chance to immerse yourself in Italian life.

Salaries for new tutors are 220 euros a week for non-residential “City Camps” and 240 a week for residential “Summer Camps”. Returning tutors earn 20 euros more for each programme. Salaries are paid at the end of your contract, although you can request payments in advance.

Candidates must:

  • Be a Native English speaker (distinct foreign accents are not acceptable). GENUINELY enjoy working with children.
  • Be energetic, positive, flexible and know how to smile.
  • Be aged between 20 and 30 by June 1st of the year in which you are applying (Please note you may still apply if your age is outside this range) or have completed a minimum of a year at university, college or experienced a gap year!
  • Be in possession of a valid passport. If you are in the process of applying for your passport, please send in your
    application followed by a copy of your passport once you have obtained it.

To find out more or apply for a position with ACLE, visit their website.


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Craig Martin, a regular Matador contributor, has studied and taught in New Zealand and Australia. He is currently studying for a canal boating qualification, planning an assault on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela whilst trying to give away US$500+ worth of travel goods on the Indie Travel Podcast!

7 Comments... join the discussion!

  • Michaela Lola replied on June 10, 2008

    Great tip! I was just looking for some teaching opportunities and this looks really interesting!

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  • Michaela Lola replied on June 10, 2008

    Great tip! I was just looking for some teaching opportunities and this looks really interesting!

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  • Curious replied on July 14, 2008

    I don't speak any Italian, would this hurt my chances?

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  • Damon Mills replied on July 28, 2008

    Do I need to speak Italien?

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  • Mary replied on March 28, 2010

    no you dont need to speak Itlian, all their information is on their website.

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