Thank you for your interest in teaching at Berlitz in Belgium

Are you familiar with Belgium?

If not, click here for an introduction to Belgium as well as some culture tips.

Visa Requirements

As an American, Canadian or other non-EU citizen, it is necessary to have a permit to reside for any period of time exceeding 3 months. Further information on obtaining the relevant permit can be obtained from the Belgian embassy in your country.

Please note that the law provides a 2-year transition period for the nationals of the new EU member states.

In order to be allowed to work on a freelance basis in Belgium, it is necessary to have a "carte professionnelle", "beroepskaart". To work on a fixed contract, you need a "werkvergunning", "permis de travail". Further information on obtaining the relevant permit can be obtained from the Belgian embassy in your country.

To be eligible for employment please be sure that you have all the appropriate documentation and permits for employment.

Hiring Procedure

Once we have received your application, we will contact you regarding an interview. Interviews are held at the language center during regular office hours. If you reside outside of Belgium, please inform us as to when you are planning to be in the country so that we can set up a personal interview at the center to which you are applying. Please note that any costs incurred travelling to the interview are covered by the applicant. After successful completion of the interview process, you will be invited to attend the Berlitz Instructor Training. This will also be held at one of our language centers and is free of charge.

Teaching Possibilities

There are two types of teaching possibilities available in Belgium

1. Candidates can work on a freelance basis - the candidate is responsible for his/her own tax and medical payments or subscriptions. Working hours are flexible and change from day to day, and from week to week depending on your availability. We have daytime, evening and Saturday morning courses. 
    
2. We can also offer contracts in which we guarantee a minimum number of units i.e. minimum 55, maximum 220. Working hours are flexible and change from day to day, and from week to week. Large availabilities are requested i.e. day time + evening time + 2 Saturday mornings/month.

Residence Permit

Under Belgian law you will need to declare and register yourself with the relevant local authority in your host town or city. This is an important point for tax purposes, etc. Berlitz will require a copy of your residency card.

Getting Started

Our experience has shown that you will initially need to bring approximately €3,500 - €4,000 with you to budget for acquiring an apartment or similar accommodation, day-to-day living expenses, and miscellaneous expenses that can be incurred. You will also need to open a bank-account on arrival, which facilitates the transfer of monthly salaries, payment of bills, etc.

Ready to Apply?

To apply to Berlitz Belgium, please send your resume/CV to the contact below.

The Berlitz Schools of Languages of Benelux SA/NV
Ms. Joke van Daele
Avenue Louise 306-310
1050 Brussels
Belgium
 
Tel.: 32.2.626.95.96
Fax: 32.2.640.11.37
eMail: joke.vandaele@berlitz.be

Language center:	Brussels, Antwerp, Waterloo, Gent, Liège, Tienen, Hasselt, Geel, Mechelen, Brugge, Kortrijk, Mouscron, Tournai, Nivelles, Charleroi and Namur
Start date:	TBC
Length of contract:	N/A
Positions available:	Language instructors Berlitz Language Services - Belgium Berlitz International, one of the world’s leading language service providers, is looking for instructors to deliver high quality language instruction to their customers in Brussels, Antwerp, Waterloo, Gent, Liège, Tienen, Hasselt, Geel, Mechelen, Brugge, Kortrijk, Mouscron, Tournai, Nivelles, Charleroi and Namur The following languages are required: Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. Position requirements and skills: Minimum bachelor’s degree and/or business-related work experience Strong communication, presentation and organizational skills Dynamic and creative approach to training Openness to web-based, blended and live instruction Native-speaker in the language you wish to teach Initial Instructor Training provided, with ongoing teaching support and coaching. Please send CV to: teaching@berlitz.be Berlitz Language Services Avenue Louise 306-310 1050 Brussels

Thank you again for your interest in Berlitz Belgium!