Teach English in Poland
No assistantship scheme exists here at all for UK citizens — teaching in Poland runs entirely on private-sector work-visa sponsorship, and understanding the permit process honestly matters more than the destination pitch.
No assistantship route — teaching in Poland is purely private-sector
Unlike France or Italy, Poland has no government English-assistantship scheme for foreign nationals generally, and it isn't on the British Council's list of assistant-placement destinations at all. The only comparable programme, a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant post, is restricted to US citizens. That makes Poland a purely private-sector, work-visa-driven market for UK teachers.
The honest post-Brexit process: a UK citizen needs a job offer first, after which the employer secures a work permit, followed by a national D visa — typically valid around a year. There's also an after-arrival route via a regional immigration office, extendable up to three years, but working on a 90-day visa-free tourist entry is illegal and shouldn't be treated as a workaround. There is no UK-Poland youth mobility scheme currently in place.
- No open government or assistantship route for UK citizens
- A confirmed job offer, followed by employer-sponsored work permit + national D visa
- A TEFL certificate isn't a legal visa requirement but is expected by language schools
What you can expect to earn
Pay scales up meaningfully with experience and qualifications — entry-level roles sit at the lower end, while a QTS or master's-qualified teacher commands considerably more. Low cost of living outside Warsaw stretches even entry-level pay further than the raw numbers suggest. Angloville, a recurring adult-immersion camp model that offers a free 120-hour TEFL certificate to volunteer mentors, is a genuine soft-entry option worth knowing about if you want Polish teaching experience before committing to a full visa route.
| Employer type | Local currency | Approx. GBP |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level | 4,500–6,500 PLN/mo | £890–£1,285 |
| Experienced | 6,500–9,500 PLN/mo | £1,285–£1,875 |
| QTS / master's-qualified | 9,000–14,000 PLN/mo | £1,775–£2,765 |
Where to find real openings
Which TEFL Global course fits?
Since language schools in Poland expect a recognized certificate even though it isn't a formal visa requirement, our Level 3, 120-Hour TEFL/TESOL Course (£169.50) strengthens a work-permit application alongside a confirmed job offer.
Researched July 2026 from official program pages and named recruiters where cited above. Government programs, visa rules and salary bands change — always confirm current details on the official site before applying.
FAQs about teaching in Poland
No — Poland has no general foreign-national assistantship scheme and isn’t on the British Council’s list of assistant destinations. The only comparable programme, a Fulbright ETA post, is restricted to US citizens.
No — working during a visa-free tourist stay is illegal. You need a confirmed job offer, an employer-sponsored work permit, and a national D visa.
A recurring adult-immersion English camp model in Poland that offers volunteer mentors a free 120-hour TEFL certificate — a genuine soft-entry way to gain Polish teaching experience before pursuing a full work-visa route.