I have just been made redundant from my job and have been exploring the idea of teaching english as a foreign language I dont have a degree but some of the tefl sites advise that this is not always necessary as long as you have a recognised tefl certificate does anyone out there have more information regarding this subject? Thanks
2007-01-17 05:40:31 · 4 answers · asked by alan j 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
ESL schools are like restaurants- they run the gamut from McDonalds to Spago. If you want to teach at McDonalds, you may be able to get by with just at TEFL certificate. If you want to teach at Spago (for example, in a public school, private K-12 school or reputable private language school) then you'll need a degree.
If you're willing to go overseas, some developing countries will take people without degrees. Eastern Europe may be your best bet if you want to work legally. You couldn't get a work visa in Japan (the JET program is only for university grads and all ESL teachers need a Bachelor's degree) or Korea, and I doubt even China would take you. You might be able to find work in rural Cambodia or something. If you're willing to work ILLEGALLY and have no job protection and no help from your embassy in case of an emergency then you could probably get a crappy job somewhere in China or Korea.
2007-01-17 09:32:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I teach English as a Second Language to elementary school children. You didn't state where you live, I can only give you information that pertains to N.Y.
Completion of a NYS Registered Program
New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Liberal Arts & Science Test (LAST)
New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Secondary Assessment of Teaching Skills (ATS-W)
Content Specialty Test (CST) - Spanish
Paid, full-time Classroom Teaching experience - 3 Yrs
Mentored Experience - 1 Yrs
Fingerprint Clearance
Citizenship Status - INS Permanent Residence or U.S. Citizenship
2007-01-17 06:42:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in Europe, all you often need is to be a native speaker. I did EFL in Germany and although I am a teacher, this was not essential. I hope to do this again as I am moving back there. I am sue a qualification would help, though.
2007-01-17 08:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by Heyhey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into the JETS program. All they used to require was a college degree and a desire to learn and get around in a foreign country.
2007-01-17 05:46:44 · answer #4 · answered by MarauderX 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋