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Teaching with Diplomas, not Degrees

 
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slave_screams



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PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 2:34 pm    Post subject: Teaching with Diplomas, not Degrees Reply with quote
I have been reading lots of different posts on these forums on qualifications needed for teaching in certain areas and I'm aware that most places in Asia require a Degree to ensure there are no issues regarding your legal status to teach. I have two diplomas and a Celta Cert and have been teaching for about 18months now, having just returned from 9 months teaching in Peru. I have a 3 year Diploma in Graphic Arts and Media, and a 2 year Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies. Is the fact that neither of these are degrees automatically eliminate me from teaching in South Korea/China etc? I don't want to go illegally, as I plan to spend at least 1/2 years there if possible. I see plenty of positions advertised, looking for 4 years of study, would the fact that I was in college for 5 years make any difference or am i just wasting my time?

Thanks for your help in advance
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oxi



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:21 am    Post subject: Re: Teaching with Diplomas, not Degrees Reply with quote
slave_screams wrote:
most places in Asia require a Degree to ensure there are no issues regarding your legal status to teach.


Not sure about the legal thing in Hong Kong. Don't think lack of degree will stop you. But as you probably know most places want a degree and TEFL.

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I have two diplomas and a Celta Cert and have been teaching for about 18months now, having just returned from 9 months teaching in Peru. I have a 3 year Diploma in Graphic Arts and Media, and a 2 year Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies. Is the fact that neither of these are degrees automatically eliminate me from teaching in South Korea/China etc?


You can probably get the lower paid jobs in HK, if you want them. Doubt you'll get much above 15-20K monthly. Perhaps someone else can give you more info, but meantime I'd recommend applying for one by email just to find out more.
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