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Suziefr
Joined: 21 Sep 2005
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Location: London
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 Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:43 am Post subject: TEFL |
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Dear All,
I am thinking of starting parts I and II of the TEFL next year.
I am not an English native speaker but I have been living and working in the UK for the past nine years.
I passed my A levels in France but I don't hold a degree, is it a problem if I want to teach in Asia or India?.
I believe teaching abroad will be a valuable experience and also very challenging, am I being realistic as a non native speaker?
I would be grateful to get your feedback.
Thanks in advance,
Suzie  |
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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| I passed my A levels in France but I don't hold a degree, is it a problem if I want to teach in Asia or India? |
Yes, it's a problem in most countries. Speaking from Japan, no degree means no work visa unless you have years of teaching experience. Don't know if you're eligible for a working holiday visa (no degree needed, but you have to fit certain age and nationality requirements), but you could look into that, but it's only good for a year.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/index.html |
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Suziefr
Joined: 21 Sep 2005
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 10:31 am Post subject: TEFL |
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Dear Glenski,
Thank you for your reply.
If I get my qualification, I would consider to teach in Thailand.
I had a look at the Thailand forum' topics and the feedback is rather positive, I have been there myself and I really enjoyed it.
My main concern is will I be taken seriously as a French native speaker with an English TEFL? will I be considered as efficient as a native?
Thank you in advance,
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ls650
Joined: 10 May 2003
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Location: British Columbia
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:20 pm Post subject: Re: TEFL |
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| Suziefr wrote: |
I am not an English native speaker but I have been living and working in the UK for the past nine years.
I passed my A levels in France but I don't hold a degree, is it a problem if I want to teach in Asia or India?. |
It depends on the specific country. Most Asian countries require you to hold a passport from a "native English" country, such as the UK or USA. Many also require a degree. For example, Indonesia does not require a uni degree, but does require the native speaker passport. On the other hand, Chinese schools often hire non-native English speakers - but apparently the gov't is starting to enforce degree requirements. |
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Suziefr
Joined: 21 Sep 2005
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:40 pm Post subject: Re: TEFL |
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Dear ls650
Thank you for the update.
If I get my certificate I would preferably work in Kindergaarden.
I have been living in the UK for nine years and I believe to be bilingual, but I rather would like to have an official certificate to prove it.
I am concerned if I am being realistic about my plans to work in Thailand... your honest comments would be really appreciated.
Thanks a lot.
Suzie. |
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