Teach English in Sofia

Bulgaria · Eastern Europe · Europe

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and a key destination for English teachers in Eastern Europe. English teaching demand across Bulgaria is medium with typical salaries in the region of EUR 600–1,200/mo.

Typical salary

EUR 600–1,200/mo

Salary note

Low cost of living

Demand

Medium

Region

Eastern Europe

Teach English in Sofia

Sofia can offer opportunities for English teachers across language schools, private academies, schools, tutoring, and online teaching routes. As the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia typically offers the highest concentration of teaching roles in the country.

Salaries in Sofia typically range from EUR 600–1,200/mo. Low cost of living.Practical TEFL preparation can help you discuss lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching skills more confidently.

What to check before applying

✓Whether the employer asks for a TEFL/TESOL certificate and how many study hours they expect

✓Whether the role, visa route, or school requires a degree or previous teaching experience

✓English proficiency, nationality, age, or document rules that may apply to the role

✓Passport validity and work-authorisation requirements for Bulgaria

✓Background check, references, health checks, or document legalisation requirements

✓Current official rules, because requirements can change by country, city, employer, and season

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