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Belushi Posted 20 years ago
Teaching

Do you need a degree to teach english?

I understand that some teaching experience is essential, and that TEFL or the CELTA courses are a must as well, but do you really need a degree to teach?

I have been a diving instructor for 15 years, and using a recognised system of education, have successfully educated over 1000 students in various aspects of diving, and in various languages. (Although I only speak English)

Would you say that I am going to struggle without a recognised degree?

TIA
  

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Do you want to teach English in England or abroad? Some countries only require for teachers to be English natives but more and more will ask for a CELTA or TEFL. Here are the conditions to enrol on a CELTA course and I believe the same apply to TESOL have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education be aged 20 or over have a standard of English which will enable you to teach at a range of levels I've just finished my CELTA and it was hard work but trully enjoyable.

— Manue

  • Do you want to teach English in England or abroad?
  • Some countries only require for teachers to be English natives but more and more will ask for a CELTA or TEFL.
  • Here are the conditions to enrol on a CELTA course and I believe the same apply to TESOL have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education be aged 20 or over have a standard of English which will enable you to teach at a range of levels I've just finished my CELTA and it was hard work but trully enjoyable.
  • You should be okay without a degree, however I strongly suggest that you revise your grammar for the entry test, also the 4 written assignments have to be in an academic style, which some of my colleagues struggled with but it is not impssible.
  • Good luck!
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Do you want to teach English in England or abroad? Some countries only require for teachers to be English natives but more and more will ask for a CELTA or TEFL.

Here are the conditions to enrol on a CELTA course and I believe the same apply to TESOL

  • have a standard of education equivalent to th
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    I would like to teach English abroad. Peferably in Europe, but teaching is teaching, I guess.

    Your first point ...

  • have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education


    • So, finishing secondary education, or after age 18?

    Sorry to be a pain.

    TIA
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    I don't really know the details and suggest you get in touch with your local centre http://cambridgeesol-centres.org/centres/index.do
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