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[ChrisRose]

Luckily I am just a few weeks away from completing my ACoT dissertation, which is regarded as being equivalent to a B.Ed (hon) from London U.

However the last few years have been difficult.
Even though I possess; a DipTESL, DipEd., Cert. ELT Secondary, Cert. Ad.Ed., FCTBE, ICTC, ICTE, and a few more, it is always below that dam first degree line in the sand.

Well just a few week to finish the dissertation and mail it off. Hopefully then I h\will have crossed that line in the sand and be able to enjoy a stable and reputable full time position.

In the mean time, I wish to ask, how many people here without a first degree manage to survive on part time income?

Chris

[Shakhbut]

Congrats Chris, you're on your way. Not just any degree, but a BEd! That'll give you access to the international schools too!
S

[anninhk]

I haven't got a first degree! I have a Teacher's Certificate which was pre the B Ed. I did get a Masters in Tesol around 10 years ago, but I have never had to take part time work!

[mechanized]

a first degree meaning a BA/BS?

[once again]

What is an ACot ? And where are you doing it?

[ChrisRose]

The ACoT is the Associateship of Teaching, offered by the College of Teachers (UK). http://www.collegeofteachers.ac.uk/

They have a wide number of educational qualifications from certificates at NFQ level 1, through to the Fellowship (equivalence to the M.Phil (London).

At first glance, it seems a little confusing, but read carefully and you will realize that they are fully bona fide. Created under Royal Charter in 1849, there qualifications are recognized by the Department of Education, the British Council, and of course London University.

I can't recommend them highly enough for cutting through the usual red tape of residency required for admittance to various higher educational award bearing programs.

Please feel free to have a look and pass it on to any and all whom may be interested.

Chris