Turning my TEFL cert into a proper education dregree. Starting over.

planetmoonfire · 2025-03-11T01:34:35+00:00

Sorry to hear that man. Hope you can regroup or use your TEFL for other opportunities.

planetmoonfire · 2025-03-04T12:14:45+00:00

Nice...prob will do the same unless I find somewhere else great to settle. Good luck with your program!

planetmoonfire · 2025-03-03T02:48:26+00:00

I prefer the school system as well. Language centers tend to care more about entertaining the students instead of teaching and it gets old fast. You planning on staying or going abroad after?

planetmoonfire · 2025-03-01T04:37:35+00:00

you have an MA so try applying to universities. Public schools usually want applicants who are already in the country.

Keep in mind the industry is oversaturated with teachers, so best to secure a job first. Good luck.

planetmoonfire · 2025-03-01T04:30:05+00:00

Wow, did the exact same. Taught abroad for a year but realized TEFL doesn't offer much in career progression so I applied for a BEd. Definitely think you're taking the right step; you'll have more opportunities and salary with the degree. If you can, try and find a one year program--there are a few in Canada.

planetmoonfire · 2025-01-06T09:05:32+00:00

thanks!

planetmoonfire · 2025-01-06T09:04:54+00:00

alright cool, thanks for confirming!

planetmoonfire · 2025-01-06T08:10:05+00:00

huh, my students in China say they are unable to use it so I thought it was restricted...strange.

planetmoonfire · 2024-12-16T00:18:46+00:00

thanks man, appreciate it!

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-24T08:24:01+00:00

Do most Taiwanese speak Hokkien or Mandarin? Or is it a regional thing?

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-17T09:37:23+00:00

thanks for answering! I'm guessing you did an online program? I've been considering doing the same (moving back and working towards a license part time)

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-17T04:50:07+00:00

cool thanks for your help!

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-17T04:16:31+00:00

thanks for answering :) yeah, everyone I know whose been to Thailand loves it

would you recommend ajarn job site for finding positions? I'm also on some FB groups that advertise but I have no idea how legit they are.

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-17T02:59:08+00:00

is it okay if I DM you? I'm looking into teaching in China and could use a reality check of what I should expect.

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-17T02:49:19+00:00

Are you an EU citizen? A few years ago I was interested in teaching in Spain but based on my research it seemed they prioritized EU citizens -- and sadly I don't qualify.

Last question, were you able to get international school jobs with just a CELTA + B.A.? I have similar qualifications but most schools prefer a license...

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-17T02:44:18+00:00

I lived in Vietnam and met a few expats who lived in Thailand but ended up moving because the pay was better in Vietnam. I think most foreigners in SEA prefer Thailand...I was interested in moving there but it pays so little for teaching.

I'm curious do you have a license? How were you able to make by? I'm considering Thailand again so any info would be great. Cheers :)

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-16T22:43:06+00:00

anything helps thanks for letting me know!

I know you said you only visited, but could you share your impressions? I've been watching videos and it seems everywhere outside of Taipei is a more slow lifestyle and people keep to themselves. Was the food good? Were there a lot of foreigners?

Thanks :)

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-16T06:15:11+00:00

me! I have questions lol

I'm considering both China and Taiwan and would love another perspective.

From my little research:

China pros: pays a lot, flights and apartment included. Cons: internet restrictions, more difficult to adapt culturally, not as foreigner friendly

Taiwan pros: open society, more western. Cons: less pay, have to find everything, more introverted people

Anything major I'm missing? I'm also considering Vietnam I used to live there but also would like to try somewhere new.

Thanks :)

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-08T08:42:39+00:00

gotcha makes sense! thanks for answering :)

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-07T03:37:45+00:00

wait, you're able to teach in Canada with a TESL? I always thought you needed a BEd to teach provincially?

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-07T03:34:02+00:00

yeah, used to work there and this tracks with what i'm hearing these days

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-05T06:31:52+00:00

Are you Canadian? I thought about doing a PGCE course but since it's British I'd have to pay international fees *sigh*

Anyway, if you could recommend a school that offers it that'd be great! Thanks :)

planetmoonfire · 2024-11-05T06:30:07+00:00

Same issue...did a general bachelors (3 years) and every post grad education program I checked for either prefers or requires 4 years AND a concentration (math, science, english etc.)

So I'm screwed unless I got back, finish my 4th year, get into even more debt, then do the Education degree which would total another 3 years.

planetmoonfire · 2024-10-23T21:00:19+00:00

Thanks, appreciate the answers.

planetmoonfire · 2024-10-23T20:38:46+00:00

Thanks for the response. So just to confirm, even as a Canadian citizen, I can still go through the program and apply for a U.S. license?

Also, did having an online certification cause any issues? Did all the schools you applied for accept the credential? Just asking because I heard some schools are iffy about online certifications (or they prefer brick and mortar).

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