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armitage · Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 7

Hallo ladies and gents,

I have been reading other topics and hope I'm not repeating here; I was wondering what anyone knows about the prospects for a British national teaching ESL in the States?

A bit about me:
I have a CELTA (Pass A) from London, and have taught in Spain and Italy at nearly all levels for almost 2 years. I do NOT, however, have a degree. I'm moving to the US to live with my girlfriend, and would prefer a larger city, or anywhere in California.

A lot of the ads I've seen require degrees and often are only open to Americans. The other problem is a working visa - do most schools include this in the job package?

Any help anyone may have would be hugly appreciated.
Thanks all!

Bertie

adz595 · Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 16 Location: Scotland

hi i've tried you wont be able to get a job in the USA, as basically the job can be filled by an USA citizen. Your best to try immigrating first then looking!

armitage · Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 7

I was starting to fear as much.. thanks for the info though.
..Mexico it is then!

b.

chan_konabe · Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:40 pm Post subject:

There is the Visiting International Faculty (VIF) Program which recruits qualified teachers from around the world to work in USA schools. However, as you only have a CELTA and not an education degree, I'm not sure if you could apply - but it might be worth a look.

The only other option I can think of would be immigrating through your girlfriend (assuming she's a USA citizen).

Symphany · Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 117

Without knowing your age it would be hard to say if you qualify for a working visa. I know in Canada there is a working holiday scheme for those 18-30 to work in a number of countries, including the UK. You might want to do a search for working holiday type programs through your local embassy.

adz595 · Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 16 Location: Scotland

oddly the USA working holiday visa is only for 6 months and only open to students!

armitage · Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 7

Chan: I had a look at the VIF program, and it seems near impossible without a degree. I applied anyway! Thanks for that.

Symphany and adz, I'm 25 now, and as Adz says, the working visas are for students, which I sadly no longer qualify as..

Thanks for the help though, most appreciated.

bertie