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How much difference does a CELTA/Trinity certification make?

 
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SteveStevenson



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:23 pm    Post subject: How much difference does a CELTA/Trinity certification make? Reply with quote

In terms of gaining an entry-level job, how much difference will having one of the two certifications make in terms of quality (salary, working conditions)? Would it be worth the money?
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purple_piano



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's certainly not essential for entry level job in Japan with the bigger eikawa. For example, AEON do not require applicants to have certification, and having a certificate does NOT mean that you get a higher wage- you start on the same as those without certification.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It makes a difference to the smaller schools - I found that it really made a difference to my employability.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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It makes a difference to the smaller schools - I found that it really made a difference to my employability


And smaller schools may take better care of you and pay you a higher wage.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes. Yes, they do.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes. Yes, they do.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

purple_piano wrote:
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It makes a difference to the smaller schools - I found that it really made a difference to my employability


And smaller schools may take better care of you and pay you a higher wage.
Yes. While a full-time contract may not offer better money, part-time and freelance work does (or at least did when I was there). Having a CELTA/Cert. TESOL makes that easier to do.

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mr_Monkey wrote:
purple_piano wrote:
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It makes a difference to the smaller schools - I found that it really made a difference to my employability


And smaller schools may take better care of you and pay you a higher wage.
Yes. While a full-time contract may not offer better money, part-time and freelance work does (or at least did when I was there). Having a CELTA/Cert. TESOL makes that easier to do.


Thanks Mr_Monkey. Good to know for the future! Very Happy
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