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shitaki
Joined: 19 Mar 2012
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 Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 5:52 pm Post subject: Possible to qualify for a visa without any degree? |
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| I know what everyone is going to say, but I want to know if you don't have any degree but want to teach English in Korea. But have TEFL certification but no teaching experience. Is it almost impossible to teach in Korea then right? I just want to see if there is any chance for me. Thanks have a nice day |
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Guajiro
Joined: 04 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: Possible to qualify for a visa without any degree? |
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| shitaki wrote: |
| I know what everyone is going to say, but I want to know if you don't have any degree but want to teach English in Korea. But have TEFL certification but no teaching experience. Is it almost impossible to teach in Korea then right? I just want to see if there is any chance for me. Thanks have a nice day |
It may be possible if you're working on a degree: http://www.talk.go.kr/
* certain conditions may apply
Otherwise, no. You can't teach English in Korea without a degree. Not legally. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: Possible to qualify for a visa without any degree? |
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| shitaki wrote: |
| I know what everyone is going to say, but I want to know if you don't have any degree but want to teach English in Korea. But have TEFL certification but no teaching experience. Is it almost impossible to teach in Korea then right? I just want to see if there is any chance for me. Thanks have a nice day |
I have to assume that you are a "native speaker" (meaning that you come from one of: UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, S.Africa, Australia or New Zealand).
If you are not then the majority of doors would be closed due to passport issues.
With NO tertiary education beyond a TEFL there is no place in East Asia that you can legally teach. Cambodia is an option but that door will soon close under the ASEAN frameworks. Other difficulties would be that you need to get there on your own and have enough money to pay for your work visa and living expenses for up to 90 days.
With an Associate (or better) and a TEFL you can get work in Korea on the TaLK program or in Tawian in buxibans.
With a full degree and a TEFL you can work anywhere in Asia.
The requirements above are immigration/visa/work-residence permit requirements and NOT typically employer requirements. By and large, employers don't care beyond what is needed to get you a visa.
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Wildbore
Joined: 17 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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| If your age is under 30, come here on a working holiday visa. You can legally babysit children, which is essentially English immersion for the children and will pay 50,000+ per hour easily. |
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shitaki
Joined: 19 Mar 2012
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| Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:27 am Post subject: |
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| You cannot get a e-2 visa legally then right? Thanks again, and Yes I'm from the USA. I gotta keep working on that degree then. |
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PRagic
Joined: 24 Feb 2006
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Yup, no degree, no possibilities. And then consider the fact that the undergrad degree will only get you entry level work. So if you don't mind teaching at public schools and doing a lot of baby sitting and benchwarming, or you don't mind the mindless humdrum of hakwon existence, come on over.
The decent jobs with some longevity mostly go to MA holders. Universities provide the most flexible schedules and the most time off. |
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