Peru

Updated 28 July 2014

General Information
The Ultimate Peru List has even more info about living in Peru, for example, finding an apartment, free time activities, tourism, marriage, settling in, and more. You can find more information about teaching in Peru, such as salaries and visas, in FAQ Peru. If you're looking for general information about teaching in Latin America please read FAQ Teaching in Latin America. 

Making the Move
Moving is stressful as it is, but moving to another country can be chaotic. Check out 30 Days to Move Abroad, which makes moving overseas a breeze. Teaching English is a great way to see the world, but before you go it helps to get information from people who have done it before.

Visas
Be aware that generally Latin American institutes do not get teachers visa. That doesn't mean that it's impossible, however, if working legally is important to you, be sure to ask your employer about visas. If they promise to get you a work visa, but tell you to enter on a tourist visa, be aware that they may not end up getting you a work visa at all. Primary and secondary schools, as well as universities seem more willing to get visas than language institutes.

If they can't, you could always work on a tourist visa. If you go that route, remember it is illegal, however, it can be done. You should find out about overstaying your visa and border hopping. Some countries, such as Mexico are easy to get visas for, others like Ecuador and Panama are difficult and you can run into trouble if you overstay your visa. Some countries like Peru and Costa Rica have many teachers that work under the table and just border hop.

Studying Spanish
Fluenz Spanish Latin America: Learn Spanish anytime and anywhere. This software works with PCs, Macs, iPhones, Androids, and iPads. With a variety of learning methods, with videos, audio, flashcards, plus 150 lessons you'll be able to go from level 1-5 at your own pace.

Rosetta Stone Spanish Latin America: Consistenly a best seller, Rosetta Stone uses an interactive method to get you speaking Spanish fast. There are games and online lessons to help you take your Spanish to the next level. You can also learn on the go with apps designed to work with iPhones and Android systems.

Synergy Spanish maintains that traditional ways of learning languages don't work because it all boils down to grammar. By starting with 138 words, you'll begin to branch out and be speaking Spanish before you know it.

Current Job Openings
If you're looking for current jobs, try these job search sites. If you're a licensed teacher, try getting a job at an international school. You can find more info in this article I wrote about international schools.

School Listings
Emails and websites often change, so if you find a school that needs updating, please email me at naturegirl321@yahoo.com. If you have a school that you would like to add, feel free to email me with the name, website and contact information.

Multiple Cities
Please go to the websites to see which cities the institute are in as they tend to expand rapidly. Try looking under “sedes” or “centros”

Arequipa


Cajamarca

Chachapoyas

Cusco

Huanaco

Huancavelica

Huancayo


Huaraz

La Merced

Lima

Piura

Talara

Trujillo


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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousSaturday, 30 October, 2010

    You do not want to go teach at Colegio Peruano Britanico. It is a horrible school that has not respect for its teachers.

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  2. SharonSaturday, 30 October, 2010

    Yes, I know. I was there for six months. I'd be glad to tell you all about it if you email me at naturegirl321@yahoo.com
    Sharon

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  3. AnonymousSaturday, 21 September, 2013

    The FRD American school link needs to be edited/updated. Cheers

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  4. MikeMonday, 28 July, 2014

    ICPNA: icpna.rg@speedy.com.pe (email is bounced back)

    Universidad Cesar Vallejo: bolsadetrabajo@ucv.edu.pe (correct email ?)

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    1. SharonTuesday, 29 July, 2014

      Hey Mike,
      I've updated the info. For ICPNA you can check out their job listings that they have on their website, http://www.icpna.edu.pe/institucion/institucion/bolsa-de-trabajo/ (right now they don't have any English teacher openings) or you can contact them here, http://www.icpna.edu.pe/traduccion/traduccion-e-interpretacion/contactanos/

      For UCV, it depends on where you want to work. Here's their contact info, http://ucv.edu.pe/contactanos.aspx

      Hope that helps

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