Korean Job Discussion Forums

chaz47 · Joined: 11 Sep 2003

It seems as if a few unis in my area are hiring lowly BAs with experience but most also want someone with an EFL cert. How do I get certified posthaste?

dmbfan · Joined: 09 Mar 2006

Hmmmmmmm..........well, you can do a residential course, an online course, of you can aquire one from the University of Koah San Road.

cheers.

dmbfan

chaz47 · Joined: 11 Sep 2003

dmbfan · Joined: 09 Mar 2006

Seiously, it depends on your time frame, finances, and location. If you are already in Asia, then you can go to Thailand and get into a course. I would recommend www.ajarn.com for the information on that.

Some are expensive as hell, and some are resonable.

OR............you can do a course on line. Yes, many people will tell you that it is worthless and a waste of time........which can be true. However, there ARE a couple of good distance programs out there, that offer all kinds of options. Look up the London Teachers Training Center on google, and you will find out.

Good luck.

dmbfan

jmbran11 · Joined: 19 Jan 2006 Location: U.S.

You could just lie. I did a semester long certification program 9 years ago. I always include it on my resume. No one has ever asked to see it. In fact, I lost the certificate years ago. No one has ever asked me the details of the program. So, my dishonest advice is to learn all about some particular program and just tell them you graduated. Heck, you could probably print up a "certificate" if required.

Now, whether you are actually qualified to be teaching at a university is another question, but that's really none of my business.

Canadian Club · Joined: 12 Aug 2006

Are they looking for a regular TEFL cert or CELTA?

I'm sure you could photoshop something if you really need to.

RachaelRoo · Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Location: Anywhere but Ulsan!

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT101043001033.aspx

B-Teacher · Joined: 09 Nov 2006

Wow... and some people wonder/complain about the tighening Immigration degree requirements and checks. Shocked

Edit: Unless I misinterpreted the above advice and people were being facetious.

sock · Joined: 07 Oct 2006

Yeah, because you know that the biggest problem in the ESL industry in Korea today is fake TEFL certificates. Rolling Eyes

Besides, it's much harder to fake a diploma & transcripts than it is to print up a crappy TEFL cert (that may get you an extra 100,000 per month, if you're lucky). Immigration couldn't care less about TEFL certs, as long as your degree is genuine.

Honestly, the university committee 'should' know the difference between a quality 120-hour+ course and an internet certificate for who knows what. Additionally, the hiring committee has the responsibility to check all references and many universities also require a sample lesson. Printing up a fake TEFL cert isn't going to be the only factor in whether or not this guy gets a job. It may help him get his foot in the door.

When in Korea, do as the Koreans do ... lie through your teeth at every opportunity and screw everyone you possibly can for every last won you can. Right?? Now I'm being facetious. Although to be honest I don't understand why they would expect otherwise.