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However, as with most things in Germany, there are some exceptions.

Some language schools (such as the Cambridge Institute here in Munich) employ teachers on two-year contracts on a rather complicated and relatively unknown exchange regulation for EFL teachers dating back to just after the war when there was a dearth of qualified English teachers here.
... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (john) http://elt.yuku.com/sreply/2005 Fri, 01 May 2009 12:49:53 GMT http://elt.yuku.com/reply/2003/t/Which-is-better-freelance-VS-employed-by-a-school-.html#reply-2003 feeds@yuku.com (Annieross) http://elt.yuku.com/sreply/2003 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:48:52 GMT http://elt.yuku.com/reply/2002/t/Which-is-better-freelance-VS-employed-by-a-school-.html#reply-2002
The absolute minimum is, as you say, 20 days holiday, but I think most private language schools expect their teachers to be available on a Saturday, too.

John
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A freelancer has to look for his own courses, organise his own taxes and insurances and gets no pay when he is sick or on holiday. The hourly rate for an employee is however lower of course as the employer has to pay holidays, public holidays, sickness benefit as well as a big part of your social costs on top of the hourly rate.

That said, not many language schools offer proper... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (raDAr) http://elt.yuku.com/sreply/2001 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:07:30 GMT http://elt.yuku.com/reply/2000/t/Which-is-better-freelance-VS-employed-by-a-school-.html#reply-2000
Many thanks for your reply, all very useful information to know. Navigating the German system of working, benefits, tax etc. is really difficult as a first-timer, and even moreso when you're not actually in the country! So information from people on the ground is always appreciated. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Annieross) http://elt.yuku.com/sreply/2000 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:37:17 GMT http://elt.yuku.com/reply/1999/t/Which-is-better-freelance-VS-employed-by-a-school-.html#reply-1999
As an employee, half the pension and health insurance contributions are paid by your employer, your monthly income is guaranteed, you are entitled to at least 24 days paid holiday, you will also get paid if you are sick and you probably won't need to hire an accountant to sort out your tax return every year.
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I am currently seeking work as an English teacher in Germany, preferably Berlin. I am aware that most schools seem to employ teachers on a freelance basis. However, I think I may be offered a job by an international school that would employ me directly.

My question is quite simple: if I get the opportunity to be employed directly, is this better than working freelance? From looking at previous threads, it would seem that freelance work is a little more insecure... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Annieross) http://elt.yuku.com/topic/1049 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:21:01 GMT