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mitsui



Joined: 10 Jun 2007
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Location: Kawasaki
PostPosted: Thu Nov 02, 2017 9:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah,
well I learned more about this by a current NET teacher.
He works in Kowloon. It just seems to me that those from the UK would be favored, due to their education background.. I can apply but I have my doubts.
Japan is just getting to be a harder place to work, so it sounds like a time for a change. If not Hong Kong, then China.

Eight years as a high school teacher in Japan must count for something as teaching at universities for 10 years, seven of them full-time.
I taught drama and singing too, and ran a club for a few years.
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gemerald



Joined: 29 Oct 2017
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just jumping in here but does anyone know if having work experience in a Language Centre would be favorably looked upon, or whether a local HK Primary/ Secondary school would be more favorably looked upon by the NET powers that be?

I have an offer from both and am trying to decide which one to take. If it doesn't have a HUGE knock on effect on my NET chances I am inclined to go for the language school as its location is more convenient and salary and benefits higher - which I kinda need for my first year in HK!

Thanks for any input!
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mitsui



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
What is good enough for the Diploma/Certificate of Teacher Training Qualification?
My practicum is listed on the MA transcript, for six credits.
If it is just the MA diploma, I can do that.
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nimadecaomei



Joined: 22 Sep 2016
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jmbf wrote:
If you include the special allowance (housing allowance) of approx HKD 21K / month .


I am curious, how much of that will you actually need to use for rent and utilities?
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Jmbf



Joined: 29 Jun 2014
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 9:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
nimadecaomei wrote:
I am curious, how much of that will you actually need to use for rent and utilities?


Completely depends on your lifestyle preferences and how frugal you want to be. If you are willing to flatshare, your entire rent and utilities could be less than 7-8K / month. If you want a modern flat to yourself in the centre of town budget at least 10-15K / month. If you want a larger flat suitable for a family your rent could easily be 20-25K++ / month.
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Jmbf



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 10:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
gemerald wrote:
Just jumping in here but does anyone know if having work experience in a Language Centre would be favorably looked upon, or whether a local HK Primary/ Secondary school would be more favorably looked upon by the NET powers that be?

I have an offer from both and am trying to decide which one to take. If it doesn't have a HUGE knock on effect on my NET chances I am inclined to go for the language school as its location is more convenient and salary and benefits higher - which I kinda need for my first year in HK!

Thanks for any input!


Language centre work is rarely considered as 'proper' teaching experience. Work in a local school would definitely be looked upon more favourably.

Quite curious as to how a language centre position would have better salary and benefits than a position in a local school? Even if the salary were equivalent, normally language centre work involves more hours and much less time off.
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mitsui



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cannot get the CNCC. The Japanese police want a form or letter　from　the Board of ED, but this is not provided on the NET website.
I sent an e-mail to them but no response so far.

So I have to ask the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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CEB



Joined: 30 Oct 2013
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 2:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
mitsui wrote:
Cannot get the CNCC. The Japanese police want a form or letter　from　the Board of ED, but this is not provided on the NET website.
I sent an e-mail to them but no response so far.

So I have to ask the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


I said earlier, you can do this in HK
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mitsui



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 5:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I don't live there and don't have time or money to go there.
If I can apply without the CNCC I can do that.

In general people need a police clearance form before they will get a visa, in the rest of the world.
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mitsui



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
So do I need letters from the places I went to school stating that I did indeed study there? Just the copies of the diplomas is not enough?
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