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[overhere]

Hi I am about to transition into teaching.

my background...American man, 50, white Native speaker
23 years experience as a corporate trainer/manager/social worker

Bachelor's in Social Work, Masters in Social Work, Public Administration and Labor relations. I also hold a Juris Doctorate.

Starting a Masters of Education program (TESOL) at the University of Missouri in January. I plan to complete the program in 2 years, In the meantime I plan to obtain a CELTA.

I serve as a volunteer ESL teacher now and have worked part time at a couple local colleges.

My question is in regard to International Schools...I realize most require teacher certification from one's home country...Although I am willing to tackle another graduate program and a CELTA I am not willing to go through all the hoops to be state certified.

Is there any hope for me landing a position with a legit international school without state certification?

I do plan to teach TELF at a non international school but I just thought it would be nice to have other options.




Thanks in advance for your help.

Tim

[doublethinker]

I can only speak to Mexico City

Well, it depends exactly what you mean by international school. If you mean the American School (which actually has a significantly international student body), I think generally they prefer certification. However I've heard exceptions to that.

If you mean just an internationally accredited or IB school, the no, you don't really need certification. I work at one, and I have friends that work at others, and the majority are not certified.

[overhere]

Thank you very much...that is very good to know!