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Bamby
Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 40
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 6:22 pm Post subject: Where are the jobs in Africa? |
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I would love to teach in Africa, but there are no jobs to be found. We are they? Where are the jobs in Ghana, Burkina, Tanzania, Botswana, Uganda? Do anyone have any contacts or secret organizations that don't like to advertise? |
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anninhk
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:13 am Post subject: |
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You will find that most of the countries you mention need teachers rather than ESL teachers, as English is the medium of Education, unless like Bukina Faso they are Francophone.
If you are a teacher you could look on TES (Times Educational Supplement) website, as they advertise jobs in the international schools in those countries. |
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scot47

Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:23 am Post subject: |
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You are about 30 years too late. The big boom in education happened after independence and now most jobs have been Africanised. |
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Bamby
Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 40
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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anninhk wrote: |
You will find that most of the countries you mention need teachers rather than ESL teachers, as English is the medium of Education, unless like Bukina Faso they are Francophone.
If you are a teacher you could look on TES (Times Educational Supplement) website, as they advertise jobs in the international schools in those countries. |
Thanks. I looked TES over, and it looks like it is U.K. based. I click on the jobs for overseas and they are in Europe, New Zealand, and one job in the Middle East. I'm American and there are no services here that provide teaching jobs in Africa. Geesh, I guess there is no luck with that continent. |
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Bamby
Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 40
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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scot47 wrote: |
You are about 30 years too late. The big boom in education happened after independence and now most jobs have been Africanised. |
I don't know what you mean. Are all the teacher's job in Africa reserved for Africans? |
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bjorn
Joined: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 17
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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I think it means there's simply no money for them to pay you. If you dont mind working for very little someone posted an interesting thing on knocking on doors in Western Africa. The teaching positions I've found in those countries you've mentioned are usually at the international schools. They require you to have a few years of experience, on top of the required degrees and qualifications, but I'm sure they'd be lovely to work at. |
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bjorn
Joined: 28 Nov 2007 Posts: 17
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Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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At the risk of sounding obvious, what you do is google "international school of X", where X is the capital or major city of your prefered country. Find their website, look at their job openings, and apply. Mind you these are mostly jobs teaching maths, sciences, and whatnot, but on occasion one sees English Lit or even ESL pop up. Good luck! |
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scot47

Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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Bamby,
Jobs in state schools in most African countries are reserved for nationals of that country. After independence from colonial rule, most African countries employed large numbers of foreign teachers - mainly from the ex-colonial power. They set up programmes of "Africanisation", where these foreign teachers were gradually replaced by citizens as they became trained.
These days all you are likely to find are volunteer placements, VSO/Peace Corps or jobs in the international schools.
How do I know ? Because I was part of the Overseas Service Aid Scheme in Zambia in the 1970's.
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cmp45

Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:52 am Post subject: |
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If you are genuinely interested in teaching in Africa and not so needy finacially then I would recommend seeking a volunteer position...
just be sure the organization is reputable as you should not have to pay for your expenses to volunteer. They should still pay for airfare and a stippend/ living allowance + accomodation.
I taught as a volunteer with the World University of Canada (WUSC) in conection with the Ministry of Education in Botswana, stationed in a small rural village for 3 years 1992 - 1994.
I was in debt up to my eyeballs at the time, but I didn't care; my desire to experience Africa was stronger. I also knew that I would pay off my debts later in life which I have done in Saudi Arabia!!!
Africa was an amazing experience; quite difficult in many ways, but the hardships were worth it.
An aside: The multitude of creepy crawlers (insects) seemed like they were 10 times the size that one would find else where; this was the common wildlife that I encountered on a daily basis...if you are afraid of spiders, scorpions, centipedes, ants, termites etc. Not to menbtion lizards and snakes too.
Be prepared to share them with your living space. Especially if you are in a rural village...I would be wary! LOL
Many of the vounteer organizations need teachers. However as stated above many do require teaching subjects other than just English. |
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canadashirleyblue
Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 162
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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Unity High School, Khartoum (of Teddy Bear fame) is recruiting. They pay 17000 uk a year plus flights and accomodation. |
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Echidna
Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Posts: 13
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Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Bamby,
I'd suggest checking out the American organization IFESH (International Foundation for Education and Self Help). Although it is, strictly speaking, a volunteer organization, you will receive a stipend and wonderful support.
Several years ago, I was a teacher trainer for IFESH in Ethiopia, and I'm happy to say that it was one of the best experiences of my life.
Good luck! |
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Sadebugo
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Just to add, I know that IFESH has a presence here in Djibouti at the university. I work for the US government, but I've had the opportunity to meet a few of their people. I'm not aware of any teachers working for private companies here though.
Sadebugo
Djibouti, Horn of Africa
http://travldawrld.blogspot.com/ |
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Bamby
Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 40
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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Echidna wrote: |
Hi Bamby,
I'd suggest checking out the American organization IFESH (International Foundation for Education and Self Help). Although it is, strictly speaking, a volunteer organization, you will receive a stipend and wonderful support.
Several years ago, I was a teacher trainer for IFESH in Ethiopia, and I'm happy to say that it was one of the best experiences of my life.
Good luck! |
Thanks. I contacted IFESH and no one got back with me. |
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Bamby
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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Sadebugo wrote: |
Just to add, I know that IFESH has a presence here in Djibouti at the university. I work for the US government, but I've had the opportunity to meet a few of their people. I'm not aware of any teachers working for private companies here though.
Sadebugo
Djibouti, Horn of Africa
http://travldawrld.blogspot.com/ |
I wouldn't mind Djibouti but I don't know if they have any churches there. Isn't Djibouti a predominately muslim country. |
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4 wheel drive
Joined: 25 Nov 2007 Posts: 26
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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Hello Everybody,
If you are working in Morocco and appy for a card sejour and have the receipt and resign from your job to take a new one. What happens to the card sejour? Do you have to file for a new one? |
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