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Insubordination · Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 394 Location: Sydney

The latest ads seem to be asking for a humanities degree, QTS, 3 years' full-time (post-qualification) experience and one year's
ESL experience. The pool of qualified applicants will be lessened for sure.

I'm aiming for this in the future because it sounds like a good fit for me, but I'm only just starting my PGDE (opted for a Grad DIP TESOL back in 2000 but can only teach adults or 'high school preparation'). Then I'll have to work 3 years in secondary, if I can find a full-time job. It's a pity because I've been teaching for 10 years, just not the right kind. I'm sure I can keep occupied in the meantime!

celtica · Joined: 29 Jun 2008 Posts: 137

Can Americans even get hired in Brunei?

No. Look for gajackson and his thread ...10 mths trying to get a job in Brunei...and he succeeded but not with cfbt.....

jsteventon · Joined: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 191

Hi

As Glen explains in his posts, the Ministry of Education do not at present accept applicants with qualifications from US universities. However, I have known US teachers at the private schools here, though they are in the minority.

Good luck!
JS

lacsap · Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Posts: 38 Location: South East Asia

Solar Strength wrote:
I have no idea what you're talking about when you write:

A'level
O'level
6th Form
Reception

I'm from america and none of these terms make sense at all.

Ditto.

Can Americans even get hired in Brunei?

This lack of familiarity with the system is the reason why no Americans get hired in Brunei. The US system is so different. The exams in Brunei are all from Cambridge, most students here end up in UK/Oz/NZ universities so rightly or wrongly, the MoE prefer teachers from that background. Plenty of places in the world prefer Americans over Brits. It just balances out.

wanderlustlady · Joined: 05 Apr 2011 Posts: 11

Panic...I had my interview with CfBT and it all seems positive and I think I am good to go. But I am Catholic (and teach in a Catholic board, at a Catholic school) and I wondered if that would hold me back. It is so nerve wracking waiting to hear.

CfBT told me that if I got the job they would send me the contract, but if I didn't they would not provide feedback. So again, its frustrating to think that if I don't get it I will never know why.

And since I am bring DH and the kids, again more pressure.

Just my two cents.

jsteventon · Joined: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 191

Hi,

So glad your interview went well. I expect your application is now with the Ministry of Education. It is a nailbiting wait, but unavoidable - we have all been through it and as the CfBT quota is now in a very healthy position, many teachers are approved!

Good luck!

JS

wanderlustlady · Joined: 05 Apr 2011 Posts: 11

Hi js
Just thought I would let you know we arrive friday . Yikes! Hopefully see you around!

jsteventon · Joined: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 191

Great! Have a good flight. Schools on holiday for two weeks from June 7th so you will have a good settling in period

JS Very Happy

wanderlustlady · Joined: 05 Apr 2011 Posts: 11

Hi js
Just thought I would let you know we arrive friday . Yikes! Hopefully see you around!

wanderlustlady · Joined: 05 Apr 2011 Posts: 11

Yes, that is when I will behaving the orientation course,so i willbe busy. We are all getting really excited so I cant wait to get there.

handsome_waterboy · Joined: 30 Aug 2009 Posts: 5

Hey, atleast you have the chance to apply there. Americans can't. I know, its a small solace but nonetheless...