Have you ever wondered how much is your Spanish teacher being paid? Or how are her or his work conditions like?
In Argentina, there aren’t any regulations on Spanish teaching. That is to say, anyone can open up a language school even if they don’t have any Spanish knowledge or teaching experience. And there are also many teachers who are not actual Spanish teachers but just courageous people who decide to teach.
On the other hand, there are many of us that have that have specialized in Spanish teaching and hold a college degree. The government nor the Department of Education regulate Spanish teaching and there aren’t any plans to do so.
There is no State nor Department of Education. There is not any plan for this activity.
But let’s go step by step.
Here are some numbers:
Most schools are charging students between USD100 and USD190 for 20 weekly hours (4 hours each day). Here we have some examples that illustrate how what you pays connects with what the teachers are being paid.
School: Ecela
The pupil pays: USD 190 Per hour = USD 9.5
The teacher is paid: USD 2.81
School: Spanish Via
The pupil pays: USD 150 Per hour = USD 7.50
The teacher is paid: USD 3.12
School: Casa de Español
The pupil pays: USD 155 Per hour = USD 7.75
The teacher is paid: USD 3.12
School: IBL
The pupil pays:USD 135 Per hour = USD 6.75
The teacher is paid: USD 4.68
School: COINED
The pupil pays:USD 140 Per hour = USD 7
The teacher is paid: USD 5
Many schools prefer to create groups of pupils with very different levels. This is to get more profitability. If the classroom is filled up with students, the teacher is paid 1 extra dollar per hour.
Private classes cost USD 20. The teacher still receive USD 3.
You can help us create a fair system. When you pay at your school, please ask how much is your teacher is being paid and demand a fair payment for him or her.
You can also ask what kind of preparation has your teacher have to teach you and if the school can prove it.
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