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GreatApe · Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:54 am Post subject:

@ bent ... some good and interesting information about a country I know next to nothing about. Thanks for sharing, bent!

--GA

bansheebeat · Joined: 02 Oct 2013 Posts: 86

Very interesting info. Think I'll be adding Mynammar to my list of places to research more. While I was in Thailand it seemed to be a pretty popular and well liked spot for a short trips.

sean in guangzhou · Joined: 24 Feb 2013 Posts: 7

Being an international school in Myanmar, would they need teachers to be certified? Or a CELTA/TESOL is ok?

bentanddisfunctional · Joined: 19 Oct 2010 Posts: 85

depends on the school, and how hard up they are Rolling Eyes

Saya · Joined: 16 Jun 2013 Posts: 17

http://sayagyi.com/school
http://sayagyi.com/jobs

If you're interested you can check out my Website.
As others have said, it depends on the school. Most international schools that pay decent salaries for anywhere in the world are more likely to hire from Job fairs. However Myanmar also has a lot of schools which teach in an English medium and are open to hiring those with perhaps more experience.

Language or prep schools will hire anyone who isn't Burmese (sad but true)

(Note to mods here. I don't get paid anything for this website. It s totally non profit.)

surendra · Joined: 09 Feb 2012 Posts: 82

Hello all,
I have a question for all and Saya, apparently the expert on Myanmar Smile

. I got an offer for a school in Mandalay. How modern is it there? For example, I would like to use a gym and go to a bar/pub on the weekends. I'm not expecting the like of Seoul, Tokyo, or even Bangkok, but I just want something a little lively.

Can anyone shed some light? thanks.

Saya · Joined: 16 Jun 2013 Posts: 17

Yes Mandalay can be quite modern. They've even got a huge ugly shopping centre in the middle of town and cinemas etc. But the great thing is that you can get right into the countryside very quickly. It's also close to Inle, Bagan and Pwin oo Lwin.

Liveliness really depends on what you make of living there. Local people are friendly and you could easily drink in a few beer stations (cheap bars) and hang out with them. There are also a few western style places there and a growing number of events, but Yangon is without a doubt more happening, with gallery openings, film screenings, bands, parties etc. The Mandalay "scene" is much smaller but can appear more close knit.

You can also check out this FB page mainly for foreigner in Mandalay for more specific questions about living there.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/375937915782645/

FloridaTEFL · Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Posts: 66

What's required in terms of health checks?? Like what do they test for? Any restrictions? Thanks!!

bentanddisfunctional · Joined: 19 Oct 2010 Posts: 85

Myanmar health check requirements are quite thorough and stringent.

You need to be screened for syphilis and HIV. Your blood pressure will be taken, and an EKG performed. You will also have an ultrasound scan of your torso, a chest X-ray, blood taken and standard measurements of height and weight. You teeth and eyesight will also be checked.
In addition you will be tested for opiates,marijuana metabolites and amphetamines.

You may do this in your home country however this document will need to be notarised or alternatively at one of the approved medical facilities in Yangon or Mandalay- cost approximately US $280 and is valid for 1 year.
Employers don't normally reimburse you for that.

Good luck

FloridaTEFL · Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Posts: 66

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Saya · Joined: 16 Jun 2013 Posts: 17

There are no required health checks for coming to Myanmar. Individual institutions may have their own rules though.

You would also be advised to speak to your doctor about some vaccinations before coming here (like with all Asian countries). Rabies and hepatitis for example.

surendra · Joined: 09 Feb 2012 Posts: 82

Can some one shed light on the hot spots for a young adult in Yangon? I am looking to teach there but want to make sure I pick a good location. I know that city isn't THAT big, but any help would be appreciated.

Saya · Joined: 16 Jun 2013 Posts: 17

What do you mean by hotspot?

Nightclubs aren't that popular here, traditionally they've been seedy places. Although that's starting to change. Downtown and the surrounding areas, such as Yaw Min Gyi (Dagon 1) are still probably the most "happening" as far as event go. The neighbouring districts or Sanchuang and Hledan are also slightly hip amongst locals as they are close to the universities.

When picking a place to live, it is important to consider if it's near to your workplace, as both traffic and taxi fares are increasing...