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JasMine_olMo · Joined: 07 Jan 2009 Posts: 6 Location: NYC

I saw many posts stating that it is very difficult to get a job without a BA because it is a requirement for a work permit.

I am willing to work in any location in the world (Afica, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Russia, etc.) I just want to know my options so that I can choose.

I have 3 years of college. Do not tell me to finish because I want to finish after I teach abroad for a year so that I can get an idea if this is what I really want to do with my life. So I am set on finishing my BA later. I will get my CELTA certification and I am from the US. I am also Bilingual (spanish) if that would help in Latin America.

So what countrys will approve a Visa with no BA?

Thank you for your time!

JasMine_olMo · Joined: 07 Jan 2009 Posts: 6 Location: NYC

I know that pay will be less without a degree. But that is not an issue.

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

You can get a work visa in Japan with no bachelor's degree, but you have to prove you've had at least 3 years of related work experience.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

China is possible

JasMine_olMo · Joined: 07 Jan 2009 Posts: 6 Location: NYC

hmm ok I'll check out the China boards

Thank You

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Sorry, let me be clearer, CHina is possible is SOME provinces and SOME employers who have connections. Legally, you do need a BA and two years experience, that being said, connections are gold in China

cbasheville · Joined: 21 Apr 2009 Posts: 23

through some research i have found that China, Vietnam, and Indonesia are the three places to look without a degree.

justcolleen · Joined: 07 Jan 2004 Posts: 654 Location: Egypt, baby!

You can add Egypt to that list.

Prof.Gringo · Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 12:46 am Post subject: Mexico

For places without a degree and a TEFL:

Asia: Vietnam and Cambodia

Middle East/Africa: Egypt, Ethiopia

Latin America: Most countries. I don't think so in Chile.
In Mexico you can get a job and a work visa wothout a degree.

Check out the Mexico forum for more info.

rel · Joined: 02 Apr 2005 Posts: 25

In some parts of China, especially in the more remote provinces and areas is probably where you can find a position.

father Mackenzie · Joined: 10 Oct 2008 Posts: 105 Location: Jakarta Barat

Try Indonesia. You can teach here legally without a degree and in some cases without certification. If you work for a good employer (TBI, ILP, EF efc) they will help and even arrange your visas for you.
A CELTA puts you in a stronger position and can command more pay.

MrMrLuckyKhan · Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 7:34 am Post subject:

bluehazel23 · Joined: 01 Jul 2009 Posts: 1 Location: USA

BenE · Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 321

You normally need a degree here in Vietnam to get a WP.

Then again most people here seem to teach without one. (except for me)

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:27 am Post subject:

+ 1 on most of latin america.

Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala, I've heard Mexico...

Lots of options.

Smile

Justin

PS- Bilingual won't hurt for getting work , but will really help for being able to LIVE in the country.