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Julieanne
Joined: 18 Mar 2004
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 Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 4:15 pm Post subject: Teaching In Mexico City |
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Is anyone currently residing and/or teaching in Mexico City?
If you are, please let me know in what area you are living in? |
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richtx1
Joined: 12 Apr 2004
Posts: 115
Location: Ciudad de M�xico
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 7:05 pm Post subject: Not sure why you're asking, but... |
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| ... I live in Sta. Maria del Ribera. |
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thelmadatter
Joined: 31 Mar 2003
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Location: in el Distrito Federal x fin!
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 1:24 pm Post subject: toluca |
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| I dont live in DF but I live in Toluca about 70 km to the west. Close enough to escape to the "big city" whenever I can! |
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Sydgirl
Joined: 06 Oct 2004
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Location: Sydney
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| Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2004 2:41 am Post subject: |
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I don't know Toluca - what's it like there? (from your perspective)
How are job prospects there?
I hadn't heard of Toluca so would be great to learn a bit about it. I'm considering D.F. myself, but it's good to look at all the options. |
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thelmadatter
Joined: 31 Mar 2003
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Location: in el Distrito Federal x fin!
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| Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2004 4:05 pm Post subject: toluca |
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I wouldnt move to Toluca for Toluca's sake - there isnt much here. Its a medium-sized industrial city and we basically roll-up the sidewalks here at about 9pm  If youre offered a good job here, as I was, I would consider it. While Toluca itself is nothing to write home about, it is close to quite a number of interesting things, Mexico City included. Another plus is that it is quite safe, esp. compared to MC. I have no concerns being out in the evening alone here and Ive never had any problems with the taxis. (Stilll figuring out the insane bus system however  ) They tell me all this is because the unemployment rate here is pretty low.
Also, I dont know if this is a plus or a con, but it is quite nippy here - esp. in winter and when it rains because of the altitude. For me, Im quite happy with that as I prefer the cold. But the altitude takes a little while to adjust to. |
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aroha
Joined: 08 Oct 2004
Posts: 66
Location: Mexico
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| Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 8:46 am Post subject: Since you mention Toluca |
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Hi, on the subject of Toluca... I'm moving to Mexico in December and hoping to find work teaching in Toluca or nearby. I've been to Mexico City several times but I can't handle the air pollution and my partner's relatives live nearby in Capulhuac. I'm finishing a secondary teaching diploma in New Zealand. I worked in software design for several years but I got tired of talking with my computer screen for hours on end. School students are much more interesting.
I've got lots of questions about working in Mexico. I'd really like to find work in a high school rather than a language school so that I can work towards my teacher registration, and I want to teach young people. I am studying Spanish and I have a basic grasp of the language. I taught English for Berlitz in Japan several years ago.
Any hints or suggestions would be much appreciated...
1) If Mexican immigration officials find my apostilled university degrees in my luggage when I arrive in DF on a tourist visa, might they hassle me about looking for work?
2) I'm studying TESOL in my teaching diploma but I haven't done one of those intensive TESOL courses. Will this affect my chances greatly?
3) Does anyone know about the teacher registration system in Mexico? Is it a two-year registration process?
4) Depending on the job prospects I'm going to look for an apartment around Toluca. How do you find a flat in Toluca and are there opportunities for flat-sharing? Flat-sharing doesn't seem so common in Mexico...
Thanks for any suggestions. |
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Ben Round de Bloc
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 12:29 pm Post subject: Re: Since you mention Toluca |
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| aroha wrote: |
1) If Mexican immigration officials find my apostilled university degrees in my luggage when I arrive in DF on a tourist visa, might they hassle me about looking for work?
2) I'm studying TESOL in my teaching diploma but I haven't done one of those intensive TESOL courses. Will this affect my chances greatly?
3) Does anyone know about the teacher registration system in Mexico? Is it a two-year registration process?
4) Depending on the job prospects I'm going to look for an apartment around Toluca. How do you find a flat in Toluca and are there opportunities for flat-sharing? Flat-sharing doesn't seem so common in Mexico... |
1) Since it's extremely rare but not impossible to get a work visa to teach in Mexico prior to arrival, it is standard practice to enter the country on a tourist visa and then look for a job. You turn in your tourist visa at an immigration office as part of the process of getting a work visa. Besides, when you enter the country, your tourist visa is checked in inmigraci�n, and your luggage is checked in customs (aduana,) which are two different places.
2) If your diploma is equal to a BA in Education with an emphasis on TESOL, one of those intensive TESOL courses would most likely be redundant. A university degree isn't necessary to teach in high schools, although it would probably give you an edge on employment. Many local teachers receive their education via normal schools instead of universities. Keep in mind that some, but not all, immigration offices require a university degree when issuing a work visa to teach.
3) I know of no "teacher registration system" that exists in Mexico. Maybe you're thinking of SEP (Secretar�a de Educaci�n P�blica,) which is the national teachers' organization/union for public schools? However, I don't know of any foreign teachers locally who are members.
3) I've met quite a few foreign teachers who share housing with other foreign teachers in the city where I live. Those looking to share housing often find information via their employers and other teachers. However, many simply prefer to live alone or with a friend or partner who has come to Mexico with them. |
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Guy Courchesne
Joined: 10 Mar 2003
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Location: Mexico City
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| Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 1:51 am Post subject: No teacher registration in Mexico? |
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| I know of no "teacher registration system" that exists in Mexico |
Ben, you are forgetting our good friend Dr. Appleton and that LATIE teacher licensing authority. I believe they now register (and license) teachers with a laser tag gun (or is it a barcode reader?). You also get a smiley face sticker and a lollipop.
I really hope no one takes me seriously...well, Mr. (Dr.?...did LATIE license that title too?)Appleton can take me seriously because I've got this huckster's number. Ashamed I am that he hails from my hometown. I checked with our mayor, Peter, and as luck has it, we can't disown you. |
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