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Aidsim · Joined: 20 Feb 2016 Posts: 6

Hi guys, I've been researching extensively the past few weeks on my options on where I can teach without a degree. From what i've gathered it seems that LA is a good choice, is there any specific country that wont allow this?
Im a uk citizen with a 120 hour TEFL and a HND in sports coaching.
If you know any sites that would help me further research and Any advice/opions would be greatly appreciated. Wink

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

You could teach in Mexico and obtain a work visa with the TEFL. That said, there are very few employers here that will a) hire you for any meaningful work and b) sponsor you for a work visa to do said work.

HLJHLJ · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 1218 Location: Ecuador

It's the same in Ecuador. Theoretically, you can work without a degree, in practice it's got a lot harder to find anywhere willing/able to sponsor a visa for you. You can't get your own professional visa. You could get an investment visa if you can afford to tie $25,000 up as the bond. You could also get a retirement visa and still work, if you also have a pension.

Or, you could just come for 6 months on a 12-IX, but that's not renewable.

Aidsim · Joined: 20 Feb 2016 Posts: 6

Thanks for the swift replies.
So Guy Courchesne, you're saying it would be quite hard to find work in Mexico?
I'm keen on heading over to LA to look for work but I wouldnt want to head over to find out I cant work there. Do you know if employers in other countries would be willing to hire me?
Thats good to hear about Ecuador.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Oh you can find plenty of work...just not very good work. Count out primary, secondary, or tertiary schools as the degree is a must. Language institutes abound but it's always difficult to get a work visa sponsorship out of them.

Aidsim · Joined: 20 Feb 2016 Posts: 6

Is that allover LA or just Mexico?

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

HLJHLJ · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 1218 Location: Ecuador

It's pretty much the same in Ecuador. There aren't many places that can sponsor a temporary visa, which is what you would need without a degree. The ones that can, generally want a degree regardless of whether it is a visa requirement. It's not set in stone, if you are in the right place at the right time, you might get lucky, but it's not something you can plan on happening.

Aidsim · Joined: 20 Feb 2016 Posts: 6

Great, thanks for the advice guys

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

Don't bother much; this is probably yet another visage of our omnipresent medusa (not going anywhere and prone to pursuing reputable posters via pms).

MotherF · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 1:09 am Post subject:

I was going to say the same as Guy--no problem finding a job, but finding a job worth having might be an issue.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Same in Peru. Just don't count on a work visa or good job.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Derail - well, hello naturegirl, good to see you up and about on ye old forum.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City