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[bread man]

Thanks, that's really helpful.

[Kornan DeKobb]

I need others' answers to this question:

How would you design a reading program for a class of mixed-level 5th graders?

[dackinator]

I have a small question about the NET application process which I couldn't find on the EDB website - would I physically need to be in the UK to complete it? In particular for the visa process, if I would need to make any physical embassy visits?

I'm considering applying to start in August 2013, and teaching elsewhere in the meantime (Taiwan or mainland China).

[Joshua2006]

You can send in your application from anywhere as you won't be going to any embassy prior to arrival anyways....the visa is done once you are here, and have left and come back again.

[Ixchel]

Why is this a good job (not being sarcastic or rude) do they pay airfare and housing? Because when I saw it I was shocked at how low the pay is. The top is is starting salary for teachers in the US and Canada and the bottom pay is just a bit above what you'd earn working for Starbucks.
If the hours are really short then I can see it or if you're sort of assisting the local teacher then maybe for to work all day as a regular classroom teacher for such low pay?? What's the deal,am I missing something?

[sistercream]

I know nothing of pay in the USA, but I do know that NETs in the EdB scheme do get special a allowances to cover airfares, housing & suchlike.
A couple of other things to factor in is that HK's maximum income tax rate is 15% flat (and I doubt that any NETs fall into the top bracket), no sales tax apart from a *sin tax* on tobacco >30% proof liquor, no need to run a car, and public health care is good enough that medical insurance is strictly optional.

That's not going into the lifestyle issues that make HK attractive to many - personal safety, easy to get along with only English, rural & urban areas in close proximity, brilliant public transport, ease of getting to the rest of the world, and whatever else.

[Perilla]

[Ixchel]

[Perilla]

[Serious_Fun]

[gonsdad]

Hi all, new to the boards.

I'm currently on the JET Programme in Japan and am considering applying for NET, but not sure what my chances are.

I've a Bachelor's degree (though it's titled "Master of Arts" as it's from an old and quite well regarded UK uni - might fool them into thinking I've a Masters), plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Business, plus 2 years on the JET Programme. Even though I'm an ALT on Jet, as I work at a Senior High School I have to plan and create all my own lessons and so have quite a big portfolio of my own work. I've no TEFL qualification at the moment.

From what I gather I'm illegible for the Primary NET scheme, but eligible for the bottom pay scale on Secondary, which still seems pretty good and comparable to what I get in Japan. Does anyone have any idea if my application would be a long shot though? Or would I stand a good chance? I'd need to accept or decline contract renewal on JET before turning in my NET application so would like an idea of the risks before deciding to apply or not.

[Perilla]

[gonsdad]

Thanks for the reply!

In terms of improving my chances, about all I could do would be get TEFL qualified and do a 3rd year on JET giving me more practical experience, would this be worth it for NET or is it getting onto the programme too much of a gamble to base any serious plans on?

[Joshua2006]

[Apophis]

I'm wondering if any knows... How often do NETs without a PGDE/PGCE earn one while in Hong Kong to move up the pay scale or to become better teachers?

This is what I'm hoping to do.