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[sabaiidee]

Hi everyone,

Do you have to have a Masters Degree to get a teaching job in Saudi Arabia, or any other Middle East country?

I do not. I have a 4 year BA in Communications from a Canadian University, an advanced TESOL Diploma and I have just started my 5th year of teaching: 1 year in S. Korea, 3 in Laos 2 of which were at an International School. I now teach at Rattana Business Administration College in Vientiane, Laos.

Any sugestions regarding reputable recruiters for that area?

I will be 50 this Christmas. Does that work against me?

Thanks a lot.

[scot47]

Employers all SAY that they want an MA. They will settle for less - particualrly from mature candidates with gfood, relevant teachinbg experience. I think you should be able to get a job quite easliy. Read the threads here for ideas about who to apply to. Send me a personal message if you wish.

[sabaiidee]

Thanks scot47. Apparently I can't pm you because I have not written 5 posts!

Oh well, I'm one closer now eh! I would like to go to hopefully save up a bit of money. My wife is Laotian and she would stay in Laos while I was away.

Can you pm me? I mean, do I have to have 5 posts to be able to receive pm's?

I'll look around for recruiters for that region.

Thanks again

[Citizenkane]

Scot is right.

In their ads, most employers say they want an MA, but if you have good experience, especially teaching at third level, you stand a chance of getting a decent job.

As for age, Saudi employers tend to be much less ageist than many TEFL employers. Many of them actually prefer more 'mature' teachers.

[veiledsentiments]

Without an MA, you have the most chances in Saudi or Oman. You will make more money in Saudi, but Oman is a more pleasant place to live and work... and you could more easily bring your wife along if you wished.

VS