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RainbowMay



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PostPosted: Mon May 30, 2016 1:04 pm    Post subject: South African's working abroad Reply with quote

Hello. I just wanted to find out if there are any South African's teaching in Asia at the moment. My partner and I are looking to head over and start teaching. We are just a bit stuck as to where is the best place to go as a couple. We both have completed TEFL courses. My partner has a BA degree, while I started studying and never finished my degree. Any advice or assistance would be amazing. Thank you very much. Smile
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nomad soul



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PostPosted: Mon May 30, 2016 1:12 pm    Post subject: Re: South Africans working abroad Reply with quote

RainbowMay wrote:
I just wanted to find out if there are any South African's teaching in Asia at the moment.
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My partner has a BA degree, while I started studying and never finished my degree.

Forget Asia unless you plan to work illegally. Without a BA (for legal employment), you're limited to Latin America, non-EU Europe and possibly Germany.
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RedLightning



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PostPosted: Mon May 30, 2016 4:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Who (or what) your partner is can also be a factor, particularly if you intend to teach children.
-Keep this in mind
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rtm



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PostPosted: Mon May 30, 2016 5:12 pm    Post subject: Re: South Africans working abroad Reply with quote

nomad soul wrote:
Forget Asia unless you plan to work illegally.


If the OP and the 'partner' are legally married, Japan may be an option. If the 'partner' (who does have a BA) gets a job, then the spouse (on a dependent visa) can work up to 28 hours per week in any type of job (no degree necessary).
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RainbowMay



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PostPosted: Tue May 31, 2016 12:02 pm    Post subject: Re: South Africans working abroad Reply with quote

rtm wrote:
nomad soul wrote:
Forget Asia unless you plan to work illegally.


If the OP and the 'partner' are legally married, Japan may be an option. If the 'partner' (who does have a BA) gets a job, then the spouse (on a dependent visa) can work up to 28 hours per week in any type of job (no degree necessary).


Thank you for the advice. It is very appreciated.
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RainbowMay



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PostPosted: Tue May 31, 2016 12:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

RedLightning wrote:
Who (or what) your partner is can also be a factor, particularly if you intend to teach children.
-Keep this in mind


I am a female, my partner is male. Smile If this makes a difference.
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fluffyhamster



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PostPosted: Tue May 31, 2016 6:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OP: Hope you don't mind, but be aware of (beware LOL) the greengrocer's apostrophe - there's one in your thread title and one in your OP. If you often use it unawares it could bother potential employers and affect your chances of gaining employment (at least versus candidates who proofread their submissions more carefully).
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spiral78



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PostPosted: Tue May 31, 2016 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's a red-letter day indeed. I agree with the hamster. Surprised
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fluffyhamster



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PostPosted: Tue May 31, 2016 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, it's hard to disagree about matters of linguistic fact. If only language teaching "confined" itself to them more! Wink
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