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[ddn2us]

hi everybody i am from eritrea,horn of africa. i am newbie to this forum.i am looking for a new job outside my country in any country where i can get a better job from what i am teaching now. I have B.Sc degree in Educational biology and worked from 2001-2007 as a senior secondary school teacher in Eritrea.Now i am looking for a job in other country.So i appreciate any help in hetting job,advise or procedures ,what to do and other things help neede?? thanks in advance.

[keitepai]

Hello,

A bit more information would be helpful;

Is English one of your countries official languages? Have you spoken English from childhood? Excuse my ignorance of your country please
-If not then you will have some difficulty working internationally, schools prefer to hire native English speakers.

Your degree in Educational Biology - does this certify you to teach or have you an additional teaching certificate/qualification?

Do you want to teach children or adults? English or in your subject area of biology?

I think you have a decent amount of experience so that would be an advantage for you if you are wanting to teach secondary school. If you are a native English speaker then I am sure you will find work. Now is a good time to start applying. I can help with questions about how to apply to international schools but not language schools.

If you refine what you are looking for then other more experienced people on this forum may have more answers.

[ddn2us]

hi there thanks for your response here is my more descriptive information.My B.Sc degree in Educational biology alone is enough for me teach becouse there are so many pedagogy courses that i took during my 4 years of study.what i am planning is also not to teach english it is to teach either the general science or biology specifically.As to my english proficiency English is one of the official languages in our country.beggining from grade 3 i started to learn english and starting from grade 6 i.e for upto 10 years including my B.Sc study the language of instruction is english in our country ,so with regard to my english proficiency i have no hesitation and confident take any spoken or other test of english if needed.I have no restriction ,i.e i can teach children or adults whatever it is no problem with me.if there is any info needed i am ready to provide .thanks for your concern.which country r u from i want you to help me in getting this positions if you can.thanks

[keitepai]

Your reply sounds promising, I think you are wanting an international school job rather than an ESL one.

There are different sites to look on and job fairs coming up around the world very soon, I can give you some ideas and hints but it is really up to you to get yourself motivated to do the work for applications!

In the meantime several things to prepare;
CV stating work experience, achievements, education and qualifications
A transcript of your degree in English
Written references plus referees with phone numbers & email contacts
Current passport - check expiry date and renew if due

I am from New Zealand and teaching in Istanbul, Turkey. I thought I could never travel and get paid for it but I did after a lot of perseverence
There are a number of sites to look at and agencies to register with if you prefer. You will not be eligible to teach within the EU like me because of your passport status but there are a number of other countires; Egypt, Turkey, China.....

[Glenski]