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[japanman]

Hello all,

I have a question about my prospects of work in Dubai and where to look. I have looked around this forum but I can't find a similar position.
I would like to teach English in Dubai and these are my credentials
- A BA Sociology
- RSA/Cambrdidge CELTA
- Around eiht ears teaching EFL in Japan with a few different companies
- Three years as a teaching assistant in a large secondary school in the UK.

As you can see, I don't have an MA, so the large amount of university or college work in Dubai looks out of the question. I was therefore thinking about work in a private language school, similar to the work I did in Japan.

Are there any big schools that recruit from abroad? i am currently living in the UK. Does anyone know any recruiters that have a base in London for Dubai jobs?

Any information or advice would be very much appreciated.

[Eisenhorn]

You will find that there are very few private language schools in the UAE that are reputable or that will even give you a visa.

Now with a CELTA and 8 years of teaching experience (post CELTA) might make you able to get hired at some fo the Uni's.

as for working at the international schools, the good ones (which pay well and you want to work for) require either a PGCE (from the UK), or an Australian/Canaidan/American teaching certification.

[japanman]

Thanks for the advice. Do you know any colleges/unis that may give me a job as a teacher without an MA?

[Eisenhorn]

Look up a list of universities in the UAE, then apply. Anyone in country workling for the Uni's know of people who are here working at the uni's with CELTA's (or less in some cases). YOu just have to apply and see.

[japanman]

It's good to hear that there are non MA holders that have got uni jobs. I will send off my CV to any places that I find on the net.
I am looking to go in September 2013 and I would like to get something sealed way before then. I think I will send off my CV in Feb or Mar to get my name in early.
Thanks for the info.

[nomad soul]

[japanman]

Thanks for the info, I will keep my expectations realistic because of the lack of MA and college experience.
Looking for language schools, I saw the Eton Institute. Are they any good to work for?
Is is general knowledge though that language schools don't or can't provide visas?
Also, had a look at HCT and Kaplan and I am not pulled towards them despite the higher chance of getting a job there.

[nomad soul]

[japanman]

That does indeed make sense, cheers. The only option is for my wife to find a job that can sponsor a visa for her and then I come along on her visa. that however is also very unlikely.

Our main priority is getting some cash in the bank and paying for our flat in England. After many years of having a fun but skint life , we have decided to spend a few years getting some cash in the bank.

After research and info from here, Dubai looks like a more tricky idea than first thought. We don't want to go to Saudi and Libya may be a bit unstable. So we are a bit stuck for ideas.

[japanman]

I have a question or two about HCT.
Do they,
1) Pay on time and the correct amount?
2) Respect your contract? ie your work hours and contract length

If these two things are answered 'yes' then they are not too bad. I have worked at places that answer 'no' to both of these.

[Solar Strength]

You want to leave a beautiful place like Kyoto!

There've been a few people here who have worked for universities like HCT but have been given a deadliine for when they should have a master's degree in hand.

[veiledsentiments]

[scot47]

If you would consider Saudi Arabia rather than Dubai I can make a suggestion. PM me if interested.