| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
mozzar
Joined: 16 May 2009
Posts: 339
Location: France
|
 Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:10 pm Post subject: Opportunities for Teaching Young Learners. |
 |
|
What are the possibilities of teaching young learners in the middle east (e.g. Under 1 . My teaching context for thr last few years has been at the British Council and I've mainly been teaching young learners (from 5 to 1 and would like to continue. From what I know thr best paying jobs would be at universities but adults don't interest me as much.
My qualifications are:
MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL
Trinity Diploma
CELTA
Trinity Teaching Young Learners English certificate
Certificate in very young learners.
5 years teaching experience in France. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010
Posts: 11454
Location: The real world
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:11 am Post subject: |
|
|
(Funny how the number 'eighteen' gets made into an emoticon.)
Anyway, your lack of a teaching license from your home country will be an issue; it's a requirement of most k-12 and international schools in the region. For a look at the type of qualifications needed, check out Teachaway's website. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Sirens of Cyprus
Joined: 21 Mar 2007
Posts: 255
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:39 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Whatever happened to children? Is that word politically incorrect or something? Somebody please shoot me if I ever call them what you called them. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mozzar
Joined: 16 May 2009
Posts: 339
Location: France
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:11 am Post subject: |
|
|
Nomadsoul, I was thinking about teaching in an EFL context rather than an international school. There's a big market in Europe for this, is it reflected in the Arab states at all? Or is it mainly university teaching?
If it's mainly university teaching, I have the qualifications but not the experience at tertiary level. Would this mean starting t quite a low level? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010
Posts: 11454
Location: The real world
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:54 am Post subject: |
|
|
| mozzar wrote: |
| Nomadsoul, I was thinking about teaching in an EFL context rather than an international school. There's a big market in Europe for this, is it reflected in the Arab states at all? Or is it mainly university teaching? |
No, there isn't a big market in the Middle East for EFL teachers specific to that age group. Plus, you'd still need a teaching license. Again, look at Teachaway's site to get a picture of the types of positions and qualifications for this region.
| and wrote: |
| If it's mainly university teaching, I have the qualifications but not the experience at tertiary level. Would this mean starting t quite a low level? |
Although you have zero teaching experience with university students, you'd certainly qualify for a decent-paying uni position in Saudi Arabia. Employers in the rest of the Gulf expect applicants to have several years of relevant experience.
Since you've been teaching for the British Council in France, why not see if the BC has openings in this region? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mozzar
Joined: 16 May 2009
Posts: 339
Location: France
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:15 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I was thinking of spreading my wings a little and seeing what was available. Would you happen to know if the Council there is as competitive as university jobs?
I'll check out the Teach Away website. Thanks! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
