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wafi
Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Posts: 8
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 6:57 pm Post subject: Do I need a degree to teach in Chile? |
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Hello,
Just wondering if I need a degree to teach in Chile. I'm British and taught in Vietnam for a year, I have a CELTA also. |
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voltaire
Joined: 03 Dec 2006 Posts: 179 Location: 'The secret of being boring is to say everything.'
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:41 am Post subject: |
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Me too. I have years and years of experience, a TESL certificate (no M.A.), but also a wife and children - in a country that shall remain nameless- to support. Is there much of a chance of getting a good university or high school job that pays well enough for me to send money to my family, or -dare I say it- would allow the whole family to live in Chile? I am not at all particular about what city or province I would live in.
P.S. I appreciate how unlikely this all is, but if you can offer any useful information, I am grateful. |
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Dia
Joined: 09 Apr 2008 Posts: 92
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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A degree? What type of degree are you asking about.
Some of the more desirable jobs require a full teaching degree, or sometimes a masters.
I think I would feel uneasy telling someone they did not need a (4year or similar) University degree to teach in Chile. Every job I personally have applied for (universities, private schools, institutes) have specifically required one and many have asked for a photocopy or even notarized copy.
I have heard/seen that there are institutes that don't require a university degree. I dont remember which ones, nor did I know if they were considered to be good places to work, etc... I imagine it would be a problem for most Universities to hire someone without a degree, even if they have certification to teach English. However, I'm not an authority, just an opinion gathered from jobsearching experience.
I think someone without a degree could probably find a job at an institute and private students. For most private students, your fluency is enough, and experience and certification are a plus.
Voltaire- I wouldn't be able advise with any confidence for your situation, but I can tell you that my gut feeling is that it would be difficult to fully support a family off a job in Chile, whether they're here with you or afar. I feel this way about all Chilean families, though, supporting a family must be tough here. You'd have to find a pretty good job and be very frugal. |
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SeHablaIngles
Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Posts: 35 Location: Santiago
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 3:27 pm Post subject: Re: Do I need a degree to teach in Chile? |
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wafi wrote: |
Hello,
Just wondering if I need a degree to teach in Chile. I'm British and taught in Vietnam for a year, I have a CELTA also. |
You don't need a degree to teach English through an English language institute here. If you wanted to work in the education sector (ie. Primary, Secondary and Tertiary), you would.
If you plan to trade on your degree, get it translated and legalised by your local Chilean embassy.
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novia
Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Posts: 27 Location: Canada
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:30 am Post subject: |
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I have worked in private, subsidized and public schools without a degree or certificate and never had a problem. It really depends on your appearance, demeanor and command of Spanish (for convincing purposes). Experience is important too. Although, a command of English grammar obviously will help you be a better teacher. |
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Prof.Gringo
Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 2236 Location: Dang Cong San Viet Nam Quang Vinh Muon Nam!
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 1:28 am Post subject: |
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What are my chances?
I am 32, clean-cut. Five years of experience teaching English in language schools, business classes, private middle and high schools in Mexico. I also have a 120 hour on-site TEFL with six hours of observed teaching practice. Intermediate Spanish skills. No degree.
What are my odds in Chile? |
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Daddyo
Joined: 19 Jun 2008 Posts: 89 Location: Bogota, Colombia
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:24 pm Post subject: De acuerdo |
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novia wrote: |
I have worked in private, subsidized and public schools without a degree or certificate and never had a problem. It really depends on your appearance, demeanor and command of Spanish (for convincing purposes). Experience is important too. Although, a command of English grammar obviously will help you be a better teacher. |
I agree with the above statement. |
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Prof.Gringo
Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 2236 Location: Dang Cong San Viet Nam Quang Vinh Muon Nam!
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Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:51 am Post subject: Re: De acuerdo |
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Daddyo wrote: |
novia wrote: |
I have worked in private, subsidized and public schools without a degree or certificate and never had a problem. It really depends on your appearance, demeanor and command of Spanish (for convincing purposes). Experience is important too. Although, a command of English grammar obviously will help you be a better teacher. |
I agree with the above statement. |
Cool! |
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Prof.Gringo
Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 2236 Location: Dang Cong San Viet Nam Quang Vinh Muon Nam!
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Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:52 am Post subject: |
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novia wrote: |
I have worked in private, subsidized and public schools without a degree or certificate and never had a problem. It really depends on your appearance, demeanor and command of Spanish (for convincing purposes). Experience is important too. Although, a command of English grammar obviously will help you be a better teacher. |
I am clean cut, I speak decent Spanish, I've taught in colegios before, and I've even got a TEFL cert. and references.
Guess I should be OK in Chilie. |
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