Hello, I have always been interested in living/teaching in Thailand and have decided to look into the possibility.However, I have a few questions.
I live in USA,but was born in another country. I barely speak my native language but speak fluent English. However I may still not be considered a "native speaker". Will this be a problem for me in obtaining a job ? Would they take into consideration the fact that I speak fluent English,and in fact its the ONLY language I am fluent at or will they be hesitant due to the fact that I was not born in the USA? I am a US citizen if that helps.
Are college degrees required? Obviously they are helpful in order to compete in the job market,but are they a must for getting a job ?
Is it possible to stay there long term (in terms of legal status) and how hard is it to obtain legal work visa ? I know the school will help but I am sure there is still going to be a lot of frustration and work left. I do not mind but I just want to make sure it is possible before I make the commitment, I have plans on staying there long term and would hate to have to leave prematurely because of legal complications.
Thank you!
Interested in teaching overseas.
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Re: Interested in teaching overseas.
Hi, do check out the other forums oand theier threads on this board as your questions, particularly about Thailand, are among the most hotly discussed subjects here.
In short:
- Where you were born is not important. What matters is that you speak English without a trace of a foreign accent. No serious organisation will give you a job without interviewing you first (at least on the telephone).
- To teach in Thailand you must have a recognised university degree.
In short:
- Where you were born is not important. What matters is that you speak English without a trace of a foreign accent. No serious organisation will give you a job without interviewing you first (at least on the telephone).
- To teach in Thailand you must have a recognised university degree.
I offer any information or advice 'as is' and hope that it has been of help. I am not an admin of this board, and my postings do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the board management.
Re: Interested in teaching overseas.
I looked into this and apparently any training has to be done in state schools and all schools in dubai are private. I think you would have to do a year in state schools in the UK to qualify for QTS but check with your training provider. Ask if Dubai schools would be eligible for training purpose-explain they are private. Not sure if you would only be qualified for private schools.
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Re: Interested in teaching overseas.
I've checked back on this thread, and I'm fairly sure the OP was interested in teaching in Thailand, where there is absolutely no requirement to qualify for QTS or to do a year in state schools in the UK. In fact I don't know of any countries that do insist.
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