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[q84life]

Hello everyone,

I have been reading the forums for a few months and finally decided to post a question. I am a prior govt. contractor with the U.S. military and have decided to change my career to teach esl. Mainly because I have done some volunteer TESL work in the past and enjoyed it. I have lived in Kuwait for 4 years and enjoy everything that most people find intolarable. My normal working hours as a contractor were between 80- 90 hrs/week in the hot kuwaiti sun. I am looking for a new career that would allow me to travel and do something that is (personally) rewarding. I would really like to venture out and try something new that I think I could be just as good, if not better. During my time off from work I've spent much time with the kuwaiti people and took in the culture. I absolutely love it! I have taught myself enough gulf arabic to communicate, when need be as well.

With all that said, I have hold a B.A. and currently working on a TESL cert. I loved the time I have spent in kuwait (hence my name) but I have read that experience is usually 2-3 yrs or more.

My question is: are their any schools that I can begin at that are half way decent in terms of a ticket (to and from), paid housing and won't rip you off with shaddy practices? I could really use a good place to start this process.

Hopefully with some time under my belt i can change my name to 10yrsinkuwait Thanks everyone...

[rowntree]

Some are advertising on the TES website www.tes.co.uk

Of all of them, the Fahaheel English School is probably the only half way decent one at the minute.

[Marrsbar]

Hi Q84life - it's a pleasure to see someone with your attitude. I have to say - I don't know why The English School Fahaheel was recommended - even though time served and qualified in ESL, most schools require a BA in English as well as TESOL cert. As a result of which I taught in institutes. However, the fact that you have Kuwaiti connections may help you greatly - as I have said previously - Its most definately a case of 'not what you know but who you know' in Kuwait. If you find anything - PLEASE let me know!!!!!!