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januthin
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 Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 6:11 pm Post subject: Greetings! |
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I'm new to the forum, but I've been looking for something like this for some time now. And now that I've found it, I'm happy I did.
A quick question for those in the know:
What's the best way to find a job teaching in Spain? Canterbury?
I live in California, and that makes things difficult for me. But if I had the choice, I'd be in Spain teaching English for the next year. Any suggestions?
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SEndrigo
Joined: 28 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: Greetings! |
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| januthin wrote: |
I'm new to the forum, but I've been looking for something like this for some time now. And now that I've found it, I'm happy I did.
A quick question for those in the know:
What's the best way to find a job teaching in Spain? Canterbury?
I live in California, and that makes things difficult for me. But if I had the choice, I'd be in Spain teaching English for the next year. Any suggestions?
J. |
Hi Januthin,
As I mentioned to a person who had posted a similar topic yesterday, to help you, we need more specific details from you.
What are your qualifications? Have you taught before? Your education background? Work experience? Where in Spain would you like to work? Do you have an EU passport? (though it seems that you do not)
Give us some more details, and we'll be able to help you better.
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januthin
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| Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 6:34 pm Post subject: More details... |
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Oh, sorry. Okay, I have a B.A. in Spanish from an American university, and last fall lived in Granada, Spain for a semester. I have tutored in Spanish and English, and taught large classes (30) in swim. I'd teach just about anywhere in Spain, but I don't have an EU passport (not the same as a U.S. passport?) If I found a line on a job for the fall, I think I could get a TEFL or CELTA this summer. That's why Canterbury seems good. You get the certificate, you get a job. My folks are sending me over for my graduation present, so I'm lucky enough to have that base covered. Other than that, I'm really still at the starting line, so any suggestions are welcome.
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grahamb
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| Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 9:44 am Post subject: Identity crisis |
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| Until Mr Bush decides to liberate Europe, the EU and the USA will continue to use different passports. |
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Mouse
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Welcome to the board, Januthin.
I don't think you can ever say definitely that "you get the certificate, you get the job" and if the course is promising that, without offering you a position at one of their institutes should all else fail, then they are doing themselves (not to mention their students) a great disservice.
This has been discussed a number of times already on this forum (which doesn't mean that you should ask) that without an EU passport or a work permit, you won't be working legally here. Your post seems to say that if you can get a job offer, you will go on a course, but you might find that it's easier to get the job offer with one. It's a balancing act...
Where would you like to work? |
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januthin
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| Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 5:25 pm Post subject: Mouse |
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| I'd like to work in Madrid, unless I could find a job in Granada. |
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SEndrigo
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| Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: More details... |
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| januthin wrote: |
Oh, sorry. Okay, I have a B.A. in Spanish from an American university, and last fall lived in Granada, Spain for a semester. I have tutored in Spanish and English, and taught large classes (30) in swim. I'd teach just about anywhere in Spain, but I don't have an EU passport (not the same as a U.S. passport?) If I found a line on a job for the fall, I think I could get a TEFL or CELTA this summer. That's why Canterbury seems good. You get the certificate, you get a job. My folks are sending me over for my graduation present, so I'm lucky enough to have that base covered. Other than that, I'm really still at the starting line, so any suggestions are welcome.
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The problem with Spanish schools is that there is so much variation....some schools only want a BA, some only want a TEFL, some want nothing at all.
I assume you speak Spanish well? This won't help you on your job search, but will definitely help you get around and find good contacts, and will make your life much easier.
Canterbury are famous for hiring Americans and Canadians...I have heard good things about them, but I don't have any idea about their new course.
Your best bet would be to get in touch with other Americans who have done the course.
Just be aware of the difficulties you'll encounter as an illegal....if the school decides not to pay you, you can't really do anything about it. If your landlord decides to not pay back your deposit, there's also nothing you can do. But if you don't get into trouble with the law, you should be fine....keep a low profile, teach your classes well, have a good time, but don't get into drugs or prostitution. I'm sure you'll be OK in this regard 
But getting back to the point, you don't need a CELTA; it costs too much money and you're not sure if you want to do this as a career. TEFL is good enough, and there are plenty of schools that offer it. |
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Spainish
Joined: 17 Jun 2004
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Location: Madrid, Spain
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| Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 3:28 pm Post subject: Guaranteed Job? |
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| Mouse wrote: |
I don't think you can ever say definitely that "you get the certificate, you get the job" and if the course is promising that, without offering you a position at one of their institutes should all else fail, then they are doing themselves (not to mention their students) a great disservice.
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Actually Mouse, Canterbury does come through on the guaranteed job, it's part of their marketing efforts and it's paying off for them. They will actually hire you on with their sister English academy and give you about 15hrs a week. They, of course, cover their behinds by saying that this schedule may take up to 8 weeks to complete, but it's done with good intentions, because obviously some months see much more business and classes for them than others (Madrid's english teaching scene is VERY seasonal).
I've never heard of anyone not receiving work from them after their course, and I myself got up to 25hrs with them when I first started (granted I started in October, probably the busiest month of the year).
Though I no longer teach with them (they are a good place to start, but in the end private classes are the way to go), I haven't heard anything recently from other Canterbury teachers that would lead me to believe this has changed.
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