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ioamosalerno
Joined: 09 Aug 2011 Posts: 40 Location: Belgium
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Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 3:25 pm Post subject: working as an EN examiner |
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Hello, I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience working as an English examiner for Cambridge, TELC, or any other recognized institution? I have heard that this is a good way to diversify one's experience in the world of English teaching. Specifically, are the opportunities plentiful, is the pay decent, and the certifications simple to obtain? Thanks in advance for your input. |
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spiral78
Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash
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Teacher in Rome
Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Posts: 1286
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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I'm a Cambridge examiner in Italy, and can tell you that pay / conditions vary widely from centre to centre. It's not always an easy ride: you need to turn up for a co-ordination meeting at least once a year, then "standardise" via an annual online test. It helps me to get work (though as I never look for more work this is a moot point) and it helps me to prepare my students better for the oral exams - but that's about it for me in terms of professional kudos. In terms of annual income, it's a small %. You work flat out for a few weeks of the year. |
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JimJam
Joined: 06 Mar 2010 Posts: 69 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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Also for IELTS you must examine very regularly to avoid lapsing. I think it's once every 3 months or something like that.
I don't think Cambridge ESOL has the same regulation. |
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