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eclectic · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 1122

Just need to rehash it again. I read on an ITTT Tesol site (could be they are just drumming up business)(this site is advertised on Dave's) that a certificate of teachng English as a foreign/second language is required by the ministry of ed. IS THIS TRUE?

If so, does anyone know anything about the CELTA program in KL? Tough finding info anywhere. I may then have to do that CELTA in order to teach in Malaysia. As I stand now, only 2 college degrees and 2 yrs experience in Korea.

KayuJati · Joined: 21 Feb 2010 Posts: 313

eclectic · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 1122

thx Kayujati.

chezal · Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Posts: 146

Don't know about Malaysia but you could always do the CELTA in Indonesia.
Contact
Rob Wood he's based in Jakarta and the CELTA organiser. These are his details.
Mr. ROBERT WOOD (CELTA)
THE BRITISH INSTITUTE
MENARA KUNINGAN ANNEX BUILDING FLOOR F-1
J1 HR RASUNA SAID BLOK X7 KAV.5
JAKARTA
12940
INDONESIA
Tel: 00 62 21 300 27988
Fax: 00 62 21 300 27960
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.tbi.co.id

MrMrLuckyKhan · Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:38 am Post subject:

eclectic · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 1122

did too find it a bit promotional there Smile

but thx 4 the Jakarta lead. and thx 4 the Jakarta warning to the subsequent poster! Smile

chezal · Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Posts: 146

Nope no promo just used to work for TBI and found them a good company to work for (when compared to other EFL companies in Indo).

On the instructor front I've never had any problem with Rob Wood who is one of the instructors. I think it depends who you speak too. Everyone has different opinions.

Also I've had a couple of friends do there CELTA there and they didn't have any complaints about it. It's also useful for getting contacts for jobs in and around the area and outside of Indonesia.

eclectic · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 1122

thx but can you recommend any other program besides the CELTA? Id like to shop aropund a bit, its a virtual alphabet soup, and Im trying to save a bit, as some can range from $1290 US all the way to $2,300 US and neither price includes accomodation. Hey a thousand bucks is alot to me if I can save it. Please suggest a respectable program besides the Big Two (Cambridge celta and Trinity Tesol).

chezal · Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Posts: 146

I would stick with either Cambridge celta or Trinity Tesol as these are well known everywhere.

I did mine with EF and have had to prove it's a real course ever since (it was accredited by The British Council).

I would recommend not touching the online courses with a barge pole. They are just a waste of money.

Good luck with it all. Once you have that certificate in hand it is a lot easier. Very Happy

rumncokefan · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 5

I see that a poster who from his comments does not appear to know me has posted negative hearsay and non-specific comments about me on this thread. I suppose that's a problem with the Internet and the lack of regulation that people, sometimes with an axe to grind, can post unsubstantiated comments publicly in ignorance. Oh, well .. I know the poster's source, and would just like to say to any readers out there to be wary of your sources.

Rob Wood

Hod · Joined: 28 Apr 2003 Posts: 1613 Location: Home

eclectic, where are you are now?

Nemodot · Joined: 12 Mar 2011 Posts: 53

Hi these sort of posts always mms me laugh a little as the op hasn't yet got the main issue in Asia. Everything depends. Rules in UK or USA are rules. The British are especially anal about rules.

In Asia rules are things written down as a guideline to the appropriate bribe to pay. The more rules you break the more it costs! Or if the immi official had an argument with his wife then the rules are suddenly more important. Or if the applicants country just bombed a Muslim country then the rules are suddenly stricter.

Malaysian wp rules do state that foreigners can only do jobs where the employer cannot find a Malaysian citizen to do the job. Age limits exist such as over 27 for IT workers and 28 for teachers. Technically to show there is no one in Malaysia who can do the job you need the right kind of tea hung cert. A degree seems optional if experienced and have a tefl cert. It all depends. As above!

The real issue is supply and demand for jobs in Malaysia. Big demand as a nice peaceful western friendly country especially kl. So employers can ask for proper certification. It's their requirement that really counts. And what did the immi offer have for breakfast when he gets your wp application.