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superdave1921
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 Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:26 pm Post subject: Questions from a potential teacher |
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| I have recently been completed a 60 hour TEFL certification class. I also have a BS in Marketing and zero teaching experience. I am wondering how likely is it that I can get a job in the Middle East with these qualifications. Please help! |
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Chancellor
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Location: Ji'an, China - if you're willing to send me cigars, I accept donations :)
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: Questions from a potential teacher |
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| superdave1921 wrote: |
| I have recently been completed a 60 hour TEFL certification class. I also have a BS in Marketing and zero teaching experience. I am wondering how likely is it that I can get a job in the Middle East with these qualifications. Please help! |
Don't count on it! The minimum "industry standard" is 100-120 course hours and at least six hours of supervised teaching practice with real ESL/EFL students. The bachelor's degree is more for getting the work visa in various countries than it is for getting employment. However, if you expect to be competitive, having a degree certainly helps.
You should take your question over to the Middle East forums. |
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Sadebugo
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:31 pm Post subject: Re: Questions from a potential teacher |
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| superdave1921 wrote: |
| I have recently been completed a 60 hour TEFL certification class. I also have a BS in Marketing and zero teaching experience. I am wondering how likely is it that I can get a job in the Middle East with these qualifications. Please help! |
Very unlikely as the Middle East is where people, after gaining years of experience in Asia, strive to end up. For the better jobs in Saudi, an MA and several years of experience are usually required.
Sadebugo
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superdave1921
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:43 pm Post subject: Thanks, one more thing |
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| Thanks for the response. In that case then what classes are recommended to go along with TEFL Certificate. |
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naturegirl321
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| Get onme with 120 hours and 6 teaching students. |
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