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GoldnSilver



Joined: 02 May 2012
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 3:34 am    Post subject: Authentication of TEFL Certificate Reply with quote
Does a TEFL certificate need authentication for the visa process?
If so, does it fall under the category diploma from commercial institutes or university degree?
http://www.saudiembassy.net/services/document_regulations.aspx

Any help would be appreciated.
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AbeCross



Joined: 21 Jun 2012
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:04 pm    Post subject: Probably not Reply with quote
The key education doc for Americans is the college degree. Getting your college degree notarized should be enough. Good luck.
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GoldnSilver



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 12:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks Abecross....

I would still like to know if anyone has been asked to authenticate a TEFL or Trinity or even CELTA to be able to have an employment visa??
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Richard62



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 5:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You need to demonstrate that you have a qualification relevant to your profession when you apply for a Saudi visa. My understanding is that if your BA or MA is not in a related field, you may need to get your CELTA attested. To get your CELTA attested, first you need to contact Cambridge, and ask for a certifying statement. This needs to be sent directly to the Saudi Cultural Mission. You can ask for a certifying statement from the link below:

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/results/lost-certificates.html
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readytotravel



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 6:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Richard62 wrote:
You need to demonstrate that you have a qualification relevant to your profession when you apply for a Saudi visa. My understanding is that if your BA or MA is not in a related field, you may need to get your CELTA attested. To get your CELTA attested, first you need to contact Cambridge, and ask for a certifying statement. This needs to be sent directly to the Saudi Cultural Mission. You can ask for a certifying statement from the link below:

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/results/lost-certificates.html


Can anyone else corroborate this? My cert is from Transworld Teachers in 1993. The name has since changed to Transworld Schools, but is in the same location. I would anticipate having a difficult time certifying this in a manner that would satisfy the SACM. My undergrad degree is in History.
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GoldnSilver



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have a TEFL certificate not a CELTA, what do I do since my BA isn't related. Who do I send the certificate to, and how do I notarize it if the SACM requires the certificate to be notarized. This all creates a huge expense problem for me since I am currently not back home (US), where the certificate is from.
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nomad soul



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 11:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
GoldnSilver wrote:
I have a TEFL certificate not a CELTA, what do I do since my BA isn't related. Who do I send the certificate to, and how do I notarize it if the SACM requires the certificate to be notarized. This all creates a huge expense problem for me since I am currently not back home (US), where the certificate is from.

I've never heard of anyone having their TEFL cert authenticated for employment purposes in Saudi Arabia. Is your employer requiring you to have this done? Did you contact the SACM to ask if this is a requirement?
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GoldnSilver



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I tried to contact the SACM twice by phone,but I keep getting automated menus to press 1, 2, .... . All messages, no actual person to talk to. If you know of a number that could get me an actual person on the phone, I'd really appreciate it. These phone calls are costing me a bundle!!
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shebab



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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This all creates a huge expense problem for me since I am currently not back home (US), where the certificate is from.


In this case I would hire a visa agency to do the work for you. Pay them and let them deal with it. In the end, it comes out cheaper than making expensive phone calls and visits to embassies when you are not in country. I rec