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kelsey06 · Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Canada

Okay! So, I am really excited to go overseas and I have a TESL certificated, and some experience coaching, tutoring and training crew members at work, however, [b]I do not have a degree![/u] Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I should begin looking for a job??[/u]

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

If you are eligible for a working holiday visa, it might make a difference.

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 12:28 am Post subject:

The worlds a pretty big place- where are you interested in?

A lot of Latin America is posible sans degree, and I've heard that China can be done, though is not easy. (Gregor, where are you?)

Europe is extremely varied, and depends on getting the visa...

Where are you into?

Justin

ls650 · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 3484 Location: British Columbia

Indonesia is open, as long as you are at least 25 years old.

Does Thailand require a degree? I think the answer is no...

kelsey06 · Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Canada

I havn't looked into the holiday visa, maybe I'll have to do that! But yea, Thailand would be pretty cool; I'm not looking for anywhere in Europe or anything like that. I want to go to somewhere like china or something! That's be SO sweet! Very Happy

If anyone knows somebody who taught English right after they finished High School, could you forward me their email address or something?

acwilliams · Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:53 am Post subject:

Kelsey06 wrote:

paulmanser · Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 403

I would just get a degree. Thats what I decided to do because I want to do this career in TEFL long-term.

You will need a degree anyway as a back up for other jbos should you hate TEFL after 3 years or more.

Degrees are needed for every TEFL position that I have seen online.

ryandem · Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 17

China is not a problem without a degree. I have worked in China at a University and had no degree. They did not ask me for one, nor did I present them with one. It was probably the easiest job I have ever had. I also personally know many people who have taught in China without a degree.

Almost all jobs posted on the internet will say you need a degree, but when apply for the job, they will often not ask to see one.

I would suggest that you go ahead and apply for jobs and see what happens.

Good Luck!

mlomker · Joined: 24 Mar 2005 Posts: 378

China and Thailand are pretty open without a degree. Check the subforums on China here on Dave's and head over to www.ajarn.com to get the best info on Thailand. Neither location pays all that great but you'll earn enough to live on. If you're looking to travel and have some adventure then that's the ticket.

If you enjoy it after a year then head back home and pursue a B.Ed. degree in English or ESL. They very best jobs are reserved for people who are licensed teachers in their home country. Most of us don't figure out what we want to do for a living until *after* we've done the bachelor's--you have a chance to do things right from the start.

tedkarma · Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 11:18 pm Post subject:

Many people work in Thailand without degrees. Due to your age you will be more likely hired to work with younger learners - but many people prefer teaching kids anyway.

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Calories · Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 361 Location: Chinese Food Hell

Teaching in China is not easy?? Laughing

Finding a job without a degree in China is easy. Just go for middle schools/high schools, primary schools and kindergarden jobs.

leavingonajetplane · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 15 Location: Europe

I've noticed that for a lot of jobs you don't need a degree for the job, but you do for immigration and visa purposes.

thrifty · Joined: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 1665 Location: chip van

Turkey is doable without a degree, just hop across the border every 3 months.

tedkarma · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:43 am Post subject: