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Trend? Countries in Most Need for ESL Teachers w/Best opts?
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lovehappens



Joined: 16 Dec 2008
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Location: Oregon
PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:46 am    Post subject: Trend? Countries in Most Need for ESL Teachers w/Best opts? Reply with quote
This is a general question and perhaps difficult to determine. Yet some of you who have been around awhile may have constructive opinions.

I am just beginning a new search after being out of the US for sometime.

Which countries at this time--date: Jan. 2009 seem to have the best pay, good accommodations for qualified teachers?

I am open to just about anyplace that is accommodating and relatively decent to live and I do want to be paid decently well for my accomplished skills.

Thanks for any constructive thoughts.
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spiral78



Joined: 05 Apr 2004
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Location: On a Short Leash
PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Exactly what qualifications you have would be pertinent.

For example, university positions which pay relatively well, generally require related MA. The Middle East requires different quals than many other regions...

If you tell us what you've got exactly, we can give better advice on where you might be able to maximize your opps.
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Glenski



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
spiral78 wrote:
Exactly what qualifications you have would be pertinent.
Apparently some experience in the US and Latin America, but the OP has degrees in photojournalism.

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=68520
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naturegirl321



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Korea, Taiwan, the Middle East. International schools.
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Glenski



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Most international schools (in Japan anyway) require a teaching license and 2 years of experience using it, not a photojournalism career.
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naturegirl321



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Darn. Here in Peru, art teachers are harder to find, so the OP might be able to come here.
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Sadebugo



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Most people new to the profession begin their careers in North Asia. Korea is a good option for a newbie because it requires nothing more than a degree and provides a decent salary with free housing. It's far from the most lucrative option though if you have good qualifications.

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matthew156



Joined: 30 Jan 2009
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:22 am    Post subject: Korea Reply with quote
Korea but forget about North Korea I would go South Korea. Ever since some pervert went there and F***** things up for the rest of us ELTs we have got to jump through so many hoops to land a job there. I have applied for some jobs there and they eagerly phoned me and conducted a phone interview. The next step was a doozy though. They informed me that I had to go all the way back to Canada from Turkey and get a criminal record check, transcripts, a medical check-up and then apply for a visa which they would sponsor at the embasy in Ottawa. Here is there original letter
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I thank you for submitting your application to teach at Somewhere National University. I would like to conduct an interview with over the phone. I actually called you on 90-***-491-**** but you were out. When is a good time to get you?

In addition could you clarify that you have a valid Police Clearance Certificate and a verification of good health. These are necessary for the visa application process and you didn't mention them in your letter of application.

By the way, what passport do you hold? Is it Canadian?

I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest possible convenience, please.


So I wrote back:
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No I do not have a valid police clearance certificate because I never thought of this when I left Canada two years ago. Even if I did have one the validity would have expired by now because I believe the limit on them is six months so I really see this as another hoop to jump through to get a job. I mean I could go through the lengthy process of getting one once I've been offered a position. This requires me to go to a police headquarters here in Turkey and find out where I can get my finger prints taken, which costs money. Then I send these prints to the RCMP in Canada with another sum of money and an address in Canada for them to mail it back to. Then someone in Canada will have to mail it to me here in Turkey which takes 3 weeks minimum. So we're talking about a month to a month and a half to get this certificate and it is not notarized or apostalized to boot. So if you really require this it would have to be done through your authorities with your time and expenses. As for the medical that's easy to accomplish. Yes I hold a Canadian passport.

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