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lou_la · Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 140 Location: Bristol

Hi,

My boyfriend and I wan to move back to the UK in 2011 to study (him to get a PGCE, me to do an MA in TEFL), but first we need to save some cash. We both have 3 years experience in language schools in Europe, mostly teaching adults, lots of business, kids and exam stuff too. We both have CELTA, and I will finish DELTA in June.

Basically, we're looking for jobs where we can save some money, but where the job is still interesting and satisfying. For me that means teaching adults, not pantomiming about for kids all day (but I don't mind a bit of that), preferably teaching exam prep. We're not looking for something where anyone can walk in off the street without qualifications/experience and teach. I've applied for some British Council jobs, but my boyfriend doesn't have DELTA, so can't work there.

Do you have any suggestions? I have lived in Taiwan and China before, and didn't really like either (bad employer in Taiwan, incredibly boring job in China), so I'm a little apprehensive about the idea of going back to North Asia. Are there any countries in SE Asia (or anywhere else!) where we can save about �5000 each over the course of a year? I've been reading through posts, but nothing really answers my question, most people are new teachers/have much better qualifications than us.

Thanks for your ideas!
Louise

Sadebugo · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 524

roamingteacher · Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Posts: 106

You don't need a DELTA to work for BC!

lou_la · Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 140 Location: Bristol

Thanks for the replies - good to hear that in Asia BC doesn't require a delta (they do in Europe, or it's extremely difficult to get a job without one).

We're thinking about Hong Kong, Vietnam (have friends there), or maybe Japan.

Thanks again!

fandeath · Joined: 03 Jan 2005 Posts: 5

After 11 years in Korea, I would say I saved a lot and had a great life

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

No degree, no work visa in Japan. I suspect your bf will need a working holiday visa (must return to and apply in the UK for that).

Couples are not always placed together, and since you are not married, employers have even more reason to not consider a joint placement.

When are you thinking of starting work? You missed the peak hiring season for most jobs so far this year, plus the JET deadline for 2010-11 season.

In Japan, a fairly average salary for newbies these days is 220,000-250,000 yen/month. Half of that goes to basic necessities. What you do with the remaining 120-125,000 is up to you. 125,000 x 12 = 1,500,000 yen in a year. That's roughly 10,000 pounds. So even if you frill away half of that, you'll make your goal of 5000 pounds.

waxwing · Joined: 29 Jun 2003 Posts: 719 Location: China

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

waxwing,
She wrote that her bf will (in the future) get hit PGCE, not that he has it now.

waxwing · Joined: 29 Jun 2003 Posts: 719 Location: China

lou_la · Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 140 Location: Bristol

Yeah, we both have bachelors degrees. We've applied for a few things, fingers crossed for interviews!

Thanks everyone for your help.

Sudz · Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 438

Perhaps old, but I'd recommend Vietnam