Thank you for your interest in teaching at Berlitz in Bulgaria^*

Are you familiar with Bulgaria?

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

Visa Requirements

All foreign citizens need to have a permit to reside, and ultimately work in Bulgaria. You can enter the country with a three-month tourist visa and receive a restricted residency permit. At that time you can apply for a position and if accepted, complete the instructor training. In advance you must apply for permission to work for which you must legalize your diploma in the country of origin and send it by post to Berlitz-Sofia. Berlitz does not formally sponsor for the visa with permission to teach at our center.

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 Bulgaria, please inform us as to when you are planning to be in the country so that we can set up a personal interview. Please note that any costs incurred traveling 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. You should have your residency permit before you begin the training. This will ensure that you can start teaching right after you complete the training. However the permit can also be obtained directly thereafter.

Teaching Contracts

Berlitz offers freelance contracts to new instructors. Most of our classes take place in the morning or evening hours, Monday through Friday with lessons also taking place on Saturday mornings. Working hours are flexible and often change from week to week depending on customer requests and the demand for lessons.

Taxes and Pension Plans

As a freelance instructor, you are responsible for your own income taxes at the end of the year as well as your own social benefits and medical coverage. The government also requires that freelance employees pay into the national pension plan.

Getting Started

Our experience has shown that you will initially need to bring approximately $1,000 with you to budget for acquiring an apartment or similar accommodation, day-to-day living expenses and miscellaneous expenses that can be incurred until your first pay period.

Ready to Apply?

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

Berlitz Bulgaria
Lege Str. 10
Sofia, 1000
Bulgaria
 
Tel.: 359.2.988 09 45 or 359.2.988 10 16
Fax: 359.2.980 10 49
eMail: sofia@berlitz.bg

Thank you again for your interest in Berlitz Bulgaria!

*	This location is an independently owned and operated franchise of Berlitz and is solely responsible for its employment decisions, practices and obligations, including compliance with all applicable labour and employment laws and regulations.