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maxiewawa · Joined: 26 Jun 2009 Posts: 5

If I were to go to Hong Kong I probably wouldn't want to commit to a two year term, so what are my chances of finding work?

I've taught in mainland China for 4 years, Sydney for 6 months, speak Mandarin & Japanese and have my CELTA.

Am keen on teaching students of any age, full time wouldn't be a problem, but don't want to do it for two solid years.

What are my options?

Thanks!

kowlooner · Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Posts: 230 Location: HK, BCC (former)

Looks pretty obvious. Language schools and tutorial centers. Even then you'd need to commit to at least a certain period of time. Maybe not two years, but if you're just thinking of a few months or half a year, you have your job-hunting work cut out for you.

maxiewawa · Joined: 26 Jun 2009 Posts: 5

Are these kinds of schools easy to come by?

kowlooner · Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Posts: 230 Location: HK, BCC (former)

Not sure how to answer that. Plenty of places, but some are more professional and picky than others. It depends on how professional you wish to be. But I honestly can't comment on how "easy" these jobs are to get. Focus more on what you can do for them than what they can do for you (basic job-hunting advice regardless of the industry) and your chances get better.

ozman · Joined: 12 Jun 2004 Posts: 133 Location: HONG KONG

you'd be restricted to teaching school kids. You need more than a CELTA to teach adults unless is a shoddy tutorial school.
Unless you get a contract with some school, you won't be able to get a work visa / id card. Most tutorial work is part time after school - and this kind of work doesn't get you a visa.

there are quite a few jobs for full time kindergarten teachers which only require a CELTA. some of them may be willing to sponsor you with visa.