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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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TEFL teaching without a degree
Hi there,
I'm undertaking a CELTA course in November, and I wanted to know if there is anything I can do in advance of completing the course in terms of finding myself a TEFL job abroad.
Specifically, I am a little concerned about the paucity of options for people without a degree-level qualification; although I do not have a degree, I have many years' experience as an editor and writer, as well as the confidence and willingness to immerse myself in other cultures, plus lots of experience of managing people and events.
When I applied to do the CELTA, I was told that, with the possible exception of Japan and South Korea, a degree is not a prerequisite for most TEFL jobs. However, on browsing the jobs database on tefl.com, the vast majority of posts worldwide stipulate a degree as a requirement.
In your experience, is there any possibility of circumventing this, providing that I pass the CELTA? Or is the degree requirement totally immovable?
Also, is it worth applying for posts in advance, or at least registering an interest in working for a specific language school/company? Or would this be pointless given the fast-paced nature of TEFL appointments?
Many thanks in advance,
Matt.
I'm undertaking a CELTA course in November, and I wanted to know if there is anything I can do in advance of completing the course in terms of finding myself a TEFL job abroad.
Specifically, I am a little concerned about the paucity of options for people without a degree-level qualification; although I do not have a degree, I have many years' experience as an editor and writer, as well as the confidence and willingness to immerse myself in other cultures, plus lots of experience of managing people and events.
When I applied to do the CELTA, I was told that, with the possible exception of Japan and South Korea, a degree is not a prerequisite for most TEFL jobs. However, on browsing the jobs database on tefl.com, the vast majority of posts worldwide stipulate a degree as a requirement.
In your experience, is there any possibility of circumventing this, providing that I pass the CELTA? Or is the degree requirement totally immovable?
Also, is it worth applying for posts in advance, or at least registering an interest in working for a specific language school/company? Or would this be pointless given the fast-paced nature of TEFL appointments?
Many thanks in advance,
Matt.
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Hi Matt, I can only speak about Malta. In our country you do not need a degree in English to be able to teach TEFL on the condition that you have a CELTA and you are a native English speaker. In my experience as Director of Studies, I have personally hired quite a few people who have the CELTA course and no degree.
- Hi Matt, I can only speak about Malta.
- In our country you do not need a degree in English to be able to teach TEFL on the condition that you have a CELTA and you are a native English speaker.
- In my experience as Director of Studies, I have personally hired quite a few people who have the CELTA course and no degree.
- I also suggest that you start applying from now All the best, Bernice
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Hi Matt,
I can only speak about Malta. In our country you do not need a degree in English to be able to teach TEFL on the condition that you have a CELTA and you are a native English speaker. In my experience as Director of Studies, I have personally hired quite a few people who have the CELTA course and no degree.
I also suggest that you start applying from now
I can only speak about Malta. In our country you do not need a degree in English to be able to teach TEFL on the condition that you have a CELTA and you are a native English speaker. In my experience as Director of Studies, I have personally hired quite a few people who have the CELTA course and no degree.
I also suggest that you start applying from now
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hi
just following your thread to Matt, im looking to come to Malta to teach English as a second language where would the best place to gather information in places to do this in Malta? I have a fully accredited course of TEFL by ODLQC is this recognised do you know?
sorry hope you dont mind me asking
Bex
just following your thread to Matt, im looking to come to Malta to teach English as a second language where would the best place to gather information in places to do this in Malta? I have a fully accredited course of TEFL by ODLQC is this recognised do you know?
sorry hope you dont mind me asking
Bex
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