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Lenn88 · Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 3 Location: USA

I was wondering what the typical ages are of the teachers? I am 32 years old wondering if I am too old to start teaching.

johntpartee · Joined: 02 Mar 2010 Posts: 3258

You're not too old.

Denim-Maniac · Joined: 31 Jan 2012 Posts: 1238

Certainly not too old.

In my Chinese training centre we have three teachers in their 20's, three in their 30's and two in their 40's. During summer camps the average is greatly reduced, but Id still say you are a great age to start.

Xie Lin · Joined: 21 Oct 2011 Posts: 731

Ah, to be 32! Very Happy

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Big Worm · Joined: 02 Jan 2011 Posts: 171

Why would people think like this? You're not auditioning for a boy band. How could 30 be too old to be a teacher?

Professional TEFLer · Joined: 09 May 2013 Posts: 77

MuscatGary · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:30 am Post subject:

I work with teachers aged from mid-20's to early sixties! Granted the sixty somethings aren't starting out but we get plenty of 40/50 year olds who have retarined after redundancy etc...

Lack of experience is more important, you may have to accept a lower pay bracket whilst you get a couple of years in.

Professional TEFLer · Joined: 09 May 2013 Posts: 77

RoscoeTX · Joined: 06 Jul 2012 Posts: 56 Location: Moscow, Russia

Definitely NOT too old. I started when I was 30. I've seen'em in all colors, shapes, ages, and sizes. Really runs the gamut.