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microbabe
Joined: 03 Feb 2010 Posts: 115
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:43 am Post subject: Can you teach anywhere in Asia without a degree ? |
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Hi,
I�m sure this has been asked before , but I can�t find it.Is it possible these days,in Asia, to teach legally without a degree ? I am a UK citizen and passport holder.
Thanks,
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tttompatz
Joined: 06 Mar 2010 Posts: 1951 Location: Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: Can you teach anywhere in Asia without a degree ? |
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microbabe wrote: |
Hi,
I�m sure this has been asked before , but I can�t find it.Is it possible these days,in Asia, to teach legally without a degree ? I am a UK citizen and passport holder.
Thanks,
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I think it is at the point where it is almost easier to list the places you can't teach without a degree and by the process of elimination see what is left.
ONE NOTEABLE exception to the degree requirement is Japan. IF you have verifiable classroom experience (3+ years) you can still get a visa without a degree. It is also required to note that finding an employer is another matter.
You can stroke Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and China off the list for paid, legal jobs (as in work visa and work permits) as a teacher unless you have your degree.
Countries that I can't confirm (that a degree is required for your visa) by personal experience are: Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Burma (Myanmar).
I think that you will find that most reputable employers will ask for people with a degree but those language academies who are desperate MAY hire people without one and skate around the issue with regular border runs to get around the expiring (short term) tourist visa issue.
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microbabe
Joined: 03 Feb 2010 Posts: 115
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Better start booking holidays there instead. |
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Madame J
Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 239 Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 12:32 am Post subject: |
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Don't be glum, there's always Indonesia! I worked for EF in Surabaya, and although this name brand has a terrible reputation, the Surabaya franchise is very well run. The DoS of ours was far more concerned about an applicant having a CELTA than a degree. |
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tttompatz
Joined: 06 Mar 2010 Posts: 1951 Location: Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
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Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 2:50 am Post subject: |
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Madame J wrote: |
Don't be glum, there's always Indonesia! I worked for EF in Surabaya, and although this name brand has a terrible reputation, the Surabaya franchise is very well run. The DoS of ours was far more concerned about an applicant having a CELTA than a degree. |
But can you get a proper visa to stay and work as a teacher?
(people can always find jobs from dodgy language schools who find ways to skirt around the legal requirements).
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 10:28 pm Post subject: Re: Can you teach anywhere in Asia without a degree ? |
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microbabe wrote: |
Is it possible these days,in Asia, to teach legally without a degree ? I am a UK citizen and passport holder. |
In Japan (and probably other countries) you can work legally under various visa situations:
working holiday visa
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/index.html
student visa
(PT work only, with special permission)
dependent visa
("dependent" means you are the spouse or child of someone who has a valid visa to live here; PT work only, with special permission)
spouse visa
(if you are married to a Japanese)
cultural activities visa
(if you train under a master in martial arts, flower arranging, pottery, swordmaking, etc.; PT work only, with special permission)
regular work visa
(you must first prove at least 3 years of related work experience)
For more info, go here.
http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/t_main.html#zairyuu
http://www.moj.go.jp/ENGLISH/information/mopca-01.html
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home
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Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2010 2:35 am Post subject: |
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I'm surprised no one's mentioned China. guanxi gets you a lot there. |
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PattyFlipper
Joined: 14 Nov 2007 Posts: 572
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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:19 am Post subject: Re: Can you teach anywhere in Asia without a degree ? |
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tttompatz wrote: |
Countries that I can't confirm (that a degree is required for your visa) by personal experience are: Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Burma (Myanmar).
I think that you will find that most reputable employers will ask for people with a degree but those language academies who are desperate MAY hire people without one and skate around the issue with regular border runs to get around the expiring (short term) tourist visa issue.
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No border/visa runs required in Cambodia - you hold your own business visa, which can be renewed indefinitely without leaving the country. A breath of fresh air compared to most countries in the region. Though how long this situation will obtain is anyone's guess.
The better paying Cambodian employers do of course require qualifications (degree + TEFL certificate as a minimum) and experience, though there are a fair few bottom-feeder jobs available without. Cambodian students can however (quite rightly) be rather discerning and demanding when it comes to teachers, and they will not hesitate to complain about anyone they believe is not delivering the goods. |
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davep654
Joined: 30 Aug 2010 Posts: 5
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:14 am Post subject: |
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I teach at a Laos school I have a degree but my girlfriend doesn't, we both have business visas fully funded by the school, which is pretty much the norm here, degree not required! |
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Serious_Fun
Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 1171 Location: terra incognita
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Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:54 am Post subject: Re: Can you teach anywhere in Asia without a degree ? |
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PattyFlipper wrote: |
students can however (quite rightly) be rather discerning and demanding when it comes to teachers, and they will not hesitate to complain about anyone they believe is not delivering the goods. |
I hate it wen students eggs peck 'teachers' to have sum ejucashun and trainin. |
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englishtutor1378
Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 44
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Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 5:56 am Post subject: |
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I agree with the above regarding Laos. When I was there just touring they were trying to offer me a job just cause I was a foreigner that could speak English. In fact, since the sun was so blazing hot, looking back at my pictures I kinda looked Laotian. DANG! |
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Nemodot
Joined: 12 Mar 2011 Posts: 53
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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Malaysia is an absolute no. Korea/Taiwan I understand is a no frommfriends that worked there.
Thailand you can get a work permit in rural areas with a celta only if white native speaker. That is a 30k baht a month job but ok for a year off say. For a 'career' in teaching you need a degree. |
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Haleznz
Joined: 04 Jan 2011 Posts: 11
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:22 am Post subject: |
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I taught English in Thailand legally without a degree.
You can (well in 2006 you could) teach Kindergarten without a degree. |
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Serious_Fun
Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 1171 Location: terra incognita
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Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:09 am Post subject: |
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Nemodot wrote: |
For a 'career' in teaching you need a degree. |
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adventuramust
Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 126
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:38 pm Post subject: list places requirements? |
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I would really like to see a solid response to the OP's post.
For what it is worth, I have taught within the past few years in Myanmar, Thailand and China w/o my BA. I do have my AA plus almost two more years of college (not that anyone takes note of that). I also have my TEFL cert.
Taiwan seems to be a must for BA and I believe Vietnam and Cambodia are as well. Can we get some kind of list going? |
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