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danstarr
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 Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:56 pm Post subject: No degree etc; where to find work? |
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Dear all,
I'm 42, CELTA - qualified and have about a year-and-a-half's teaching experience under my belt both in the UK and in Cambodia. In the UK, I've been teaching ESOL so am used to Individual Learner Plans etc; I'm a very conscientious teacher and enjoy a great rapport with my students. Unfortunately, the school I work at is to close due to UK government cuts so I now want to explore my options for teaching abroad.
However, I don't have a degree and also have a minor drugs offence from 20 years ago on my record, which is my only conviction but my life has totally turned around.
Regarding the satisfaction of visa requirements, it seems that my options for gaining employment abroad are shrinking so I'd welcome any advice.
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tttompatz
Joined: 06 Mar 2010
Posts: 1951
Location: Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
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| Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:25 am Post subject: Re: No degree etc; where to find work? |
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| danstarr wrote: |
Dear all,
I'm 42, CELTA - qualified and have about a year-and-a-half's teaching experience under my belt both in the UK and in Cambodia. In the UK, I've been teaching ESOL so am used to Individual Learner Plans etc; I'm a very conscientious teacher and enjoy a great rapport with my students. Unfortunately, the school I work at is to close due to UK government cuts so I now want to explore my options for teaching abroad.
However, I don't have a degree and also have a minor drugs offence from 20 years ago on my record, which is my only conviction but my life has totally turned around.
Regarding the satisfaction of visa requirements, it seems that my options for gaining employment abroad are shrinking so I'd welcome any advice.
Dan |
UK citizen =
i) all of (by my understanding) western Europe is open to you (albeit very competitive especially since you don't have a degree) but a background check won't usually be needed since you also won't need to apply for a visa.
ii) the majority of central/south America is open to you and most countries do not do criminal background checks. You will live comfortably but won't save much or pay off any bills back home.
iii) very little of Asia is open to you outside of places like rural Indonesia, Cambodia, etc.
You may find work in Thailand but it is getting very difficult to get legal work without a degree (no work permit) unless you are willing to work where no-one else will and at a much lower wage (20-25k baht with no benefits).
China is another possibility but again, without a degree you will be largely limited to language academies and not in the (generally) preferred locations and at a much lower salary range (3000-5000rmb). They usually include accommodation and may include airfare at the completion of your contract.
*a degree and 2 years experience are immigration requirements but there are places with connections that get around it.
Korea, Taiwan, major Chinese cities, Japan, popular areas in Thailand, and Vietnam are all off your list due to either:
a) your lack of a degree or
b) positive finding on your criminal record.
c) lack of classroom time (in the case of Japan - alternative to degree for those seeking a visa).
In almost all cases you will need at least 2000 quid (3200 for Japan) to see you through till you do get paid (for things like airfare, accommodation (hotel, rental deposits, rent, etc.) food, transportation, and other incidental expenses.
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naturegirl321
Joined: 04 May 2003
Posts: 9041
Location: home sweet home
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Europe might be your best bet, especially since you won't have visa issues. I think I recall hearing that some countries in Europe do require background checks and I'm not sure if that's just for peopel who need visas or not. Maybe try posting on the Europe forum.
The school you're working at now will be a good reference. How long have you been teaching there? having experience will help, espeically if you don't have a degree. Have you thought about the Open Uni?
China might be an option as well. Lots of newbies start there. |
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Posts: 12844
Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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| Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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| If you have 3 or more years of related work experience, you can bypass the requirement for a degree to get a work visa in Japan. Don't know if other countries have similar requirements. |
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