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hexadec · Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 10 Location: D�sseldorf

Hi all,

thanks for providing this great forum.

My initial question is this: is there any age restriction on getting teaching jobs in Europe (particularly Spain)?

I am considering taking the CELTA course and have a 2:2 BSc(Hons) in IT and Computing and many years of experience teaching scuba diving to all ages both in the classroom and practically in the pool/sea.

My problem is that I am 57 years old and likely to be 58 before I relocate and take the CELTA course.

Any thoughts or advice will be very much appreciated.

MO39 · Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 7:46 pm Post subject:

I am an even older codger (in my case, codgeress?) than you are at 62. Last year I spent over 6 months in Madrid teaching English. My age was not a problem when I went looking for work and in some cases was an advantage. I left Spain because as a US citizen it was virtually impossible for me to live and work there legally, though I left with regret...

hexadec · Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 10 Location: D�sseldorf

Thanks for the reply MO39.

You have made my day.

What a shame it is so difficult for non EU passport holders to get legal jobs in Spain.

Anyway, 62 is the new 42 Laughing

MO39 · Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject:

parrothead · Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 342 Location: Japan

You are never too old to start a new life adventure. I imagine there will be some employers who are reluctant to hire older teachers, but for many it is not an issue. I'm sure there are many of us on these forums who would like to continue teaching and travelling the world for as long as we can. Go for it! Shake up your soul, and have fun!

hexadec · Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 10 Location: D�sseldorf

Thanks parrothead,

It is encouraging that there are teachers out there who are not under 40 and still travelling the world and enjoying their jobs.

I am really looking forward to taking up a new profession.

jpvanderwerf2001 · Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 1117 Location: New York

Go for it! Best of luck...

frogtoadia · Joined: 04 May 2008 Posts: 5

hexadec · Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 10 Location: D�sseldorf

Thanks jpvanderwerf2001 Very Happy

Sorry frogtoadia....I believe it only works when you get over 30-20. Laughing

I started counting up from 39 30-10 30-11...........30-56 30-57 etc.

From the above you will note I can honestly say I am still in my 30s.

I remember being 42, (it was only last week) I acted like a 22 year old. Now I am very mature and act like a 25 year old. Rolling Eyes

SandyG20 · Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 208

I would also like to know the best places for someone over 50 to teach (though I don't think we are old codgers until we are into our 90s! - I know people in the states still teaching in their high 80s and they do a great job). Which European countries will accept someone from the states? Which Asian countries have good opportunities for us? Thanks everyone!

MO39 · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:06 am Post subject:

jpvanderwerf2001 · Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 1117 Location: New York