First, I'll assume that you have completed college or university and earned a degree. If you do not have a degree and want to teach overseas, do not be discouraged. Read my article "How to learn Overseas without a diploma. " However, you should be at least 21 years.
This article is intended for people who want to learn English as a Second Language (ESL), in a country where English is not their first language.
First, let's look at the different types of schools that hire foreign teachers:
Regular schools - This is sometimes called public schools and are usually taught in primary and secondary grades ... maybe Kindergarten and (K-12). Some hire foreign teachers, some do not.
private school - These offer an alternative to public schools, but the important thing to teach the same subjects. They are usually good candidates to hire foreign teachers.
Bilingual School - Here are some courses taught in their mother tongue, while others are taught in English. If you teach math or science, you have the edge here. They are usually good candidates to hire foreign teachers.
International schools - These schools are usually accredited abroad (England, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand) and issues are taught in English. Wages are often much higher, but the requirements are tougher as well. They are often expected to continue to license from 'back home'. If they follow the British curriculum, it usually means in the UK, although they May to take account of the qualifications from other countries in English.
Montessori schools - These schools specialize in teaching children. They are usually good candidates to hire foreign teachers.
Language Schools - These are private schools teaching English (and sometimes other subjects, especially computer skills). If you're a computer whiz, you have the edge here. Many teachers working abroad in a regular school during the day and moonlight nights or weekends in the local language school. There are several foreign language school chains that operate in many countries. These schools definitely do hire foreign teachers.
In some countries, there are also technical schools and commercial schools. These can be private and offer a general curriculum in line with mainstream schools, but focused on craft (technical) or business education.
Universities - There are usually government run and private universities. Before applying, you need to know if they employ foreign teachers. Some do, some do not. e-mail Dean you will usually get a response.
Now, the big question ... How do you find a teaching position?
Now, the big question ... How do you find a teaching position?
...jedan korak - da li imate stupanj ili ne, trebali biste dobiti TESOL Certification. TESOL stands for Teaching English to other languages of the President. More and more schools asking for this qualification. I want to know that you are training in a specific area for which you are applying. You May see some schools asking for Celta. This is a British qualification, similar to TESOL, but it focuses on teaching adults. Need to start a broader qualification. You can make it in as little as a week, although the 100-120 hour course is recommended. Some immigration departments, schools or school boards to require.
...Step Three - Post your resume on as many ESL job sites as you can. Search Yahoo or Google for "ESL job sites. This will keep you busy for awhile! There are a lot of them. For a good all-round view of what's available out there, go to Dave's ESL Café in.
To summarize, 1) Get qualified, 2) Look at your options. 3) Get your name out there and schools where recruiters can find. It can happen so quickly to be ready. If you want a copy of my eBook "Introduction to continue Overseas", contact me at
Dr. Robert Taylor
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