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- 01 Oct 2012, 15:32
- Forum: General Teacher Discussion
- Topic: Criminal Records checks
- Replies: 13
- Views: 23227
Re: Criminal Records checks
For your information, I have contacted the London embassies of Cambodia and Vietnam. I've had a reply from the Vietnamese embassy. They didn't say much but I get the impression it's not a big deal. Same from a friend who's teaching in Taiwan.
- 01 Oct 2012, 10:47
- Forum: Jobs Discussion
- Topic: Taking advantage of my MA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9908
Re: Taking advantage of my MA
Thanks for those helpful and sensible replies.
Does anyone have any response to my first question, about the best way to take advantage of my MA in a TEFL career?
Does anyone have any response to my first question, about the best way to take advantage of my MA in a TEFL career?
- 30 Sep 2012, 10:55
- Forum: Jobs Discussion
- Topic: Taking advantage of my MA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9908
Taking advantage of my MA
Hello, I know I've already posted a couple of times for basic advice, but my projected plans are changing as I do more research. I'd really appreciate some advice. I have a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Social and Political Thought, both studied on campus at universities in the UK. I am looking for ...
- 28 Sep 2012, 10:07
- Forum: General Teacher Discussion
- Topic: Criminal Records checks
- Replies: 13
- Views: 23227
Re: Criminal Records checks
I am also concerned about this issue. I have several spent minor convictions for non-violent protest activity - things at the level of Obstructing the Highway. I think the highest penalty was a £50 fine. This has never been a problem for me in the UK, even when I have had enhanced disclosure. I've v...
- 26 Sep 2012, 19:40
- Forum: Jobs Discussion - Asia
- Topic: General Asia career information
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5603
Re: General Asia career information
Thanks! That's encouraging.
- 26 Sep 2012, 14:38
- Forum: Jobs Discussion - Asia
- Topic: General Asia career information
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5603
General Asia career information
Hello, I'm planning to do a CELTA course soon and try and work in Asia. At the moment I am considering Hong Kong, Taiwan or a big Chinese city to start with, then maybe rural China once I get a bit of a hang of the language and culture. Firstly, is this still a viable career option given that the Br...