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mae · Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 3

Does anyone know or have experience of people getting jobs overseas with just a TAFE statement of attainment and no degree? I think it's a 6 week course with 45 contact hours to cover the basics only. I'd like to know in which countries this would be enough.

saint57 · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:05 am Post subject:

I think you need to focus on countries with very low GDP per capita.

I believe Vietnam and Cambodia are what you're looking for.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

and on countries that accept working holiday visas, if you're eligible.

Sgt Killjoy · Joined: 26 Jun 2004 Posts: 438

You need to get yourself more skills. Merely being able to speak English and have a 6 week course under your belt will not get you a decent position. Maybe getting a 4 year degree is out of the question for you, but you might want to have other skills to offer a potential employer.

mlomker · Joined: 24 Mar 2005 Posts: 378

mae · Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 3

Thanks all. I do have a degree, equivalent of a CELTA and TESOL experience, but only in Australia. I have friends thinking of doing a short course like the one I mentioned and was wondering where they could start looking for work. One is a high school teacher and the other has no degree but is a 'natural teacher'. I was thinking they may be able to find work in South America, Indonesia, China, or Cambodia. I wasn't sure myself that such a short course would be enough to get them more than volunteer work. I wanted some ideas from those of you who've seen what's around in the industry outside Australia.

mlomker · Joined: 24 Mar 2005 Posts: 378