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FOC
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 Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 3:49 pm Post subject: Where can I get experience? |
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| Hi, I'm after some newbie info: I have just completed the CELTA, I have no prior experience of teaching and I do not have a degree - in which countries (I understand there are visa restrictions around qualifications) could I look for my first teaching job to get the much needed 12 months experience? |
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Gregor
Joined: 06 Jan 2005
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Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
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| Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 3:21 am Post subject: |
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Last I heard, Indonesia doesn't require a degree. It may have changed (I haven't been there in three years). I also hear that China doesn't require one, either, but I can't vouch for that - I'm a hiring director in China, and MY teachers certainly need to have a degree for ME to get their visas.
Try just looking at the job board and see where you can get a job.
Also, try posting this question in General Latin America. I don't believe Mexico requires a degree just yet, and other L.A. countries may be the same.
Good luck! |
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PAULH
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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Location: Western Japan
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| Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: Where can I get experience? |
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| FOC wrote: |
| Hi, I'm after some newbie info: I have just completed the CELTA, I have no prior experience of teaching and I do not have a degree - in which countries (I understand there are visa restrictions around qualifications) could I look for my first teaching job to get the much needed 12 months experience? |
Whats your country? Non-Americans can get the working holiday visa that lets you stay in selected countries for up to 12 months. Americans are SOL unless they have a degree. EU is pretty much out unless you are a citizen and Mexico I believe requires a degree. Try Latin America or Thailand. |
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ls650
Joined: 10 May 2003
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Location: British Columbia
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| Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Gregor wrote: |
| Last I heard, Indonesia doesn't require a degree. |
I believe that's still true, but in the last six months or so Indonesia has brought in a requirement that only those 25 or older can receive a work visa. |
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Justin Trullinger
Joined: 28 Jan 2005
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Location: Seoul, South Korea and Myanmar for a bit
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| Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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A lot of Latin America would be a possibility. Degree requirements vary more from school to school than they do by actual government requirements.
Try to contact schools directly, as many countries may require a degree for a work visa, but most schools have alternative ways of arranging visas.
Regards,
Justin |
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FOC
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the advice. Luckily I am over 25 (  ) so I will look into Indonesia. I understand through looking for jobs in Thailand that they all require a degree for a working visa. Unfortunately I have used up my NZ and OZ working holiday visas so they are out. I am an EU citizen, however, the competition for teaching jobs is fierce, everyone else who goes for jobs in Spain, Italy, France (Western Europe) already have degrees, CELTAs and usually at least 12 months experience. I know I could look for work in Eastern Europe but to be honest - its just too cold! On the L.A. side - I have posted on the forum and got some useful information back.
Thanks again. |
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