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Why choose English Wizards?

English Wizards seeks to connect English teachers to teaching jobs in the heart of Central Europe through our collection of revolutionary new programs.

At our heart and core, we are a community of teachers. Every teacher on our programs receives our full support in finding the best possible teaching placement, in addition to full support with getting a legal work visa, finding accommodation, and getting settled in your new home.

Our community is currently made up of over 100 teachers in 7 cities all across Poland, and growing every day! Outside of the classroom, our teachers form a very active social community with regular gatherings and social events for not only fellow teachers but locals and other foreigners as well.

Reviews

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Michael
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

New life in Poland

I was ready for a change. I had a good career that was winding down, sold a home I had been anchored to for decades, and wanted to see more of the world. After I received my TOFL certification, English Wizards made it easy for me to get a work permit and a one-year visa to Poland. I also received helpful assistance from EW staff in arranging a temporary apartment in Krakow. When I arrived, they helped me get a pezel (Soc. Sec. #) and set up an account with a good Polish Bank. Although I had the apartment for two weeks, I had 3 job offers in the first 3 days from schools I had applied to before leaving the USA. On day 5, I started work at a private school in beautiful Bielsko-Biała. The first night I was invited to an English Speakers' meet-up at an outdoor cafe and met 37 friends, a couple of whom became very good friends. I enjoy the sense of community, pedestrian-friendly city, great public transportation, and easy access to the nearby forests and mountains. Poland has a great quality of life and cost of living aspects--I have no regrets!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would have come sooner. I would have stayed in touch with English Wizards in my second year and applied for my temporary residency sooner. I would also not depend on getting immigration information only from the school I had been working at. Getting temporary residency has been a slow 2-year process, in part from a naturally slow bureaucracy, plus an influx of Ukrainian refugees, and my life changed during the application process (requiring updated docs).
Pros
  • Poland make it pretty easy for an English speaker to get along day-to-day.
  • I feel safer and have more affordable healthcare here. The people have good integrity.
  • The infrastructure, water, accomodations, and access to nature are great.
Cons
  • Language issues come out mostly when dealing with government agencies and hospitals.
  • Polish is a challenging language to tackle.
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Gugulethu
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Grateful for this program

Moving to a different country and learning a completely new culture has been emotionally taxing and very difficult - however Rob and his team ensured that from the day I arrived here I was taken care of, so my transition has been very smooth and really enjoyable! All the small but major things I never thought of (like a new sim card, 😂) were catered for. It has been a less than a week since I arrived, but I feel so comfortable and confident that I'm about to live my greatest life yet. I am eternally grateful and my investment has been well worth every penny.

What was your funniest moment?
In retrospective, all the worries I had.
Pros
  • All
Cons
  • The wait
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Yakup
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience with English Wizards

I loved cooperating with EW. They were very helpful, and friendly throughout the process.
Especially Rob, and Nick were great. I was able to get a response whenever I needed, and very quickly. Once you get into the community, you get to feel like you have been there for some time, you can find answers to your potential questions & concerns, and even make friends before even going there.
Through the program I was in, I had the opportunity to talk to many different schools all around the country, with EW's reputation, you feel that schools trust, and value you from the first step.
I highly recommend them to anybody who loves languages, travelling, and having fun.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I could have gone with another route.
Pros
  • Communication
  • Support
  • Information
Cons
  • None
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LEIGH
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teach English in Poland with English Wizards

I have had a breeze since contacting English Wizards about my wish to move to Poland. Everything has been fantastic, thanks to their ready assistance. My husband and I have now been in Poland for a month and we're loving every minute of it. Thank you English Wizards. The weather is not your fault (sic!)

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Last night I went out bar hopping with my new friends. I shocked them when I ate Galareta and actually enjoyed it. Check it out!
Pros
  • I'm abroad - on my bucket list
  • I'm having fun
  • I'm still working on my terms
Cons
  • The sun has kinda disappeared. I see it once a week if I'm fortunate.
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Justin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Really incredible experience with great support

Teaching in Poland was an incredible experience. The streamlined application process and continuous support made the transition seamless. The teaching placement surpassed expectations, with well-equipped schools and supportive colleagues. Plus I got help finding accomodation. That really made the transition easier. Living in Poland was a cultural experience plus I got excellent local support. Highly recommended. Big thanks to Rob and his team for the support they provided. Hope to take part again in the future. Cheers and Na Zdrowe!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Perogies without any meat in them! Ugh, they're only good with meat.
Pros
  • Great support from the team and fast application process.
Cons
  • Poland can be cold in the winter.

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Emily Krank

Emily spent a year as a language assistant in Madrid, Spain. After returning to her hometown in Seattle, WA in the US, two months passed before she began aching to return to Europe. After applying to English Wizards, she moved to Krakow, Poland.
Emily Krank smiling in the snow

Why did you choose this program?

When I went looking for teaching programs in Poland that would sponsor a work permit and visa for native speakers, the options were limited. I was fortunate enough to come across English Wizards, which was a newer teaching program at the time. The program does not charge for its services and allowed me to to find my own job in the city of my choice.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

English Wizards provided a lot of assistance with my work permit, as well as all the documentation needed to apply for a visa in the US. Later, when I arrived in Poland, they provided a step-by-step guided for applying for a National ID number, as well as helpful day-to-day suggestions for where to sign up for a bank account, etc. Months later, they also provided assistance when I decided to extend my time in Poland and needed to apply for a Temporary Residency.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

My advice to future applicants would be to think about where you want to live in Poland, then focus your job hunt in those areas. I was insistent upon having a job lined up before I arrived in Poland, and the first job I was offered didn't end up being a good fit. The hours were few, and the pay was low. I wish I could go back and tell myself to get to Poland, meet people/network, and figure out what the going rates were for teaching before committing to a position.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Average work days/weeks vary a ton for each participant. For example, I work 95% remotely. I teach individual private lessons during the week from about 9am-4pm, but with a few breaks in the middle. I have total control over my schedule, and since I am a Freelance teacher, I can take time off when I want.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was feeling lonely in a new country. I knew from experience how hard it is to establish a community in a new country. I knew I had to hit the ground running when it came to making friends. To do this, I (swallowed my pride and) posted a "friend ad" on a Krakow women's Facebook page. I went on fifteen+ friend dates over the next few weeks. Several of them didn't go anywhere, but I met some awesome friends that way who I still see often.