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[itinerantman]

This is my situation:
I was educated in the UK and am a native English speaker but have an Indian Passport.
I'm 55 years old and in good health.
I have a Bachelors in History but I teach English-I also have a Bachelors in Education.
For personal reasons I need to settle in SE Asia, preferably in Indonesia and specifically in Bali.
I have about 10 years of part time undocumented Home School teaching experience & another 3 years of documented International School teaching experience in Bali.
I would prefer a school teaching job over ESL but am willing to try ESL if required. Online teaching is also an option. I would need at least US $ 1000 + accommodation from my day job.
What would you suggest I do to land a job in SE Asia, particularly Indonesia? I'm aware that many countries will only accept native speakers so I'm looking for any loopholes ie some schools bring in non native speakers under the category of Social Science Teachers and then get them to teach English. Lastly do I need a TEFL Certificate or is my Teaching degree enough? If not,which is the cheapest online recognized TEFL Course?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

[tttompatz]

Your qualifications are more than adequate to get work as a teacher or in EFL BUT your passport may be the deal breaker that makes it impossible.

Sad fact but such is life.

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[JonathanRossWC]

From all of the reading I have done on Dave's, and with no personal experience of this (so take my words with a grain of salt):
I think in Southeast Asia, Malaysia and Indonesia would be decent possibilities. I do not know about the visa requirements, but if I am not mistaken, there are many people of Indian heritage in Malaysia. You may well be hired there...I'd look into it.

Hope this helps somewhat.

Jonathan

[itinerantman]