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JimJonesSic · Joined: 25 Jan 2010 Posts: 26 Location: UK

I am considering moving to Saudi Arabia possibly this year depending on whether or not I get accepted to study at one of the universities Umm Al Qura, Imam Muhammad ibn Saud or Medinah.

I plan to complete either a CELTA Certificate or Trinity TESOL Certificate so I can work part time or if I am unsuccessfully gain some experience and work as an English teacher.

I have read older posts about the differences in the qualifications but was wondering what the current preference of employers in the kingdom is TESOL or CELTA, both are four week courses.

Thanks,

James Jones

ICT Bsc

Six months teaching experience

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

There is no perceived difference between the two. Perhaps we should feign shock that a Muslim would wish to study at an institution that celebrates God the Three-In-One. Maybe netter to stick with CELTA ?

007 · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 2:56 pm Post subject:

Uncle Scott, change your keyboard! Laughing

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

[quote="scot47"]There is no perceived difference between the two. Perhaps we should feign shock that a Muslim would wish to study at an institution that celebrates God the Three-In-One. Maybe better to stick with CELTA ?[/quote]

johnslat · Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 3:00 pm Post subject:

Dear scot47,

No need to change the whole keyboard - just pry up your "n" and "b" keys and switch their positions.

Regards,
John