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Sudz · Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 438

Hi everyone,

I've already bothered people with this question on other boards. Anyways I have an MA TESOL through a UK university, a TESOL certificate, and several years of experience in pretty well every teaching context (short of university). I do lack a BA - which I understand seems odd - and was able to get into the program based on my teaching experience.

I'm now exploring options, and would like to know if this might pose an issue in Singapore - mainly with regard to work visas. I'm interested mainly in university work (which I'm not sure if I'm eligible for without uni experience) or work at the junior high/high school level.

Much appreciated,

currentaffairs · Joined: 22 Aug 2012 Posts: 828

The main issue will be whether the MA was studied online or not. This might not be a problem outside the Middle East, though.

Sudz · Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 438

It's considered blended learning (a mix of in-class lectures, and online research).

currentaffairs · Joined: 22 Aug 2012 Posts: 828

Sudz · Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 438

Thanks for quick response. Not so interested in the ME at the moment fortunately - though might be someday in order to make some bank.

Any clue about the sitch in Singapore?

wailing_imam · Joined: 31 Mar 2006 Posts: 580 Location: Malaya

You could land work here, though probably not at Singapore govt universities.

There are plenty of other places that will have you.

Sudz · Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 438

Thanks for that! Would I likely be settling for language center work, or might there be other options?

wailing_imam · Joined: 31 Mar 2006 Posts: 580 Location: Malaya

You mentioned your teaching cert. Is it a CELTA or Trinity rather than an online?

You should try one of the many private tertiary education providers.

Sudz · Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 438

It was done on campus, though is just a 60 hour certificate through Oxford Seminars

rms08 · Joined: 02 Jan 2016 Posts: 11

Hello, I am also similar to the Sudz, 6 years experience, Trinity cert and MA TESOL. I am interested in opportunities in the TESOL industry in Singapore? Preferably something that requires a masters.
any leads?

rms08 · Joined: 02 Jan 2016 Posts: 11

Hello, I am also similar to the Sudz, 6 years experience, Trinity cert and MA TESOL. I am interested in opportunities in the TESOL industry in Singapore? Preferably something that requires a masters.
any leads?

rms08 · Joined: 02 Jan 2016 Posts: 11

Hello, I am also similar to the Sudz, 6 years experience, Trinity cert and MA TESOL. I am interested in opportunities in the TESOL industry in Singapore? Preferably something that requires a masters.
any leads?