Serious Teachers Forum

Hi everybody. I have been offered a job by a University in China. However, I do not have a Bachelor´s Degree and the school says that as a result the "Foreign Expert Bureau" will not issue a Letter of Invitation that is needed for me to get my Z-Visa.

People here have said that the need is so great in China that you can get a Visa without a BA.... Can anyone give me direction on this?

Is it possible to start working as an english teacher with no experience, no certification and no degree? If so, which country/city?

Has anyone heard of Blue Ocean Institute in Korea. I have accepted a contract but have been unable to find any information about the school on the internet.

work permit....Has anyone been successful getting a work permit before traveling? How long is the waiting process for Turkey?

Could some of you out there or returning from teaching ESL in Asia or the Middle East, please tell me about the kind and type of discrimination I might receive being a black American? Could anyone recommend schools in those areas where problems might be less? I served in the Peace Corps in Belize and Ethiopia in the 1970´s and had no problems. Now I would like to experience the other side of the world. Please advise.
Warner

CHINA 2008 - Beware of schools without license to employ foreigners during the Olympics

Can anybody tell me if they´ve had any experience dealing with the School for Modern Skills in Dubai? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hi, Im wondering, is it possible to teach English in South Korea without a Bacherlor´s degree? I have a TESOL Qualification, however all the job adverts specify that a degree is required.
Also, does anyone have advice on how best to find job vacancies in the UAE, namely Dubai or Abu Dhabi? Websites, contacts etc?
Thanks :)

Other than Beijing, what are some good cities to teach and live in China?

RFT Turkey

I am considering a summer school job with RFT in Istanbul and Ankara has anyone heard of this company? any suggestions about teaching summer school?

Hello! I am A british citizen looking to work as an English/EFL teacher in the city of ROSTOV-ON-DON (Rostov-na Duno), RUSSIA. Has anyone worked in this particular city before or in Russia itself? I am not concerned with the low wages as I am looking for the experience and to be with my fiance more than anything else. Any schools you know of in this city? Any comments will be a big help! Thanks a lot!!
Vikki

Looking to teach International, From the US, business executive. Any Ideas , looking to teach business and english

I have received a contract from Metropolitan International College in Torrelavega. Has anyone heard of this school? I am trying to go to Europe with my family and this would be fine but they did not even talk to me before sending a contract. So I am concerned about the legitimacy.

Erik

What are the standard rates of pay/ average cost of living in Japan?

From what I have researched/ seen in contracts and been told at interviews the standard rate of pay for a first time teachers ESL/ ALT is 250 000 yen/ mnth (for a 35 hr week approx). I’ve heard that you can teach English abroad and save a bit of money, I’m not doing it for the money, rather the experience but would like to be able to save something. Given that Japan/ especially around Tokyo where I would like to be, is 250 000 an acceptable wage to cover costs and live off?

Hi, I am moving to Istanbul in 4 weeks. I am moving to be near my boyfriend.The only job oppurtunities that are happening for me are to teach english. I have been offered a position with a school (?) named SDM. It seems the pay is very high (2000 usd) but this seems strange since I have no experience. Has anyone heard of this school? Please give thoughts concerning this. Thanks!

Hi,
Has anyone taught in Vietnam? I would appreciate details of your experience.

Hi,
Has anybody of ´retirement age´ i.e. 65 had an experience in obtaining a work visa for working in China? I have been told the authorities are ageist.

Does anybody have ANY tips on going about getting an EU work permit? Despite numerous offers from Asia and Eastern Europe, I´m still reluctant to give up my vision of working in Spain. I know Europe has rights of ancestry laws and my granddad was a Scotsman who came to America in his early 20´s, , so there´s that. I would, however appreciate any "insider" tips that were more failsafe. Thanks.

I am interested in teaching at an international school in Thailand. I am planning on moving with my husband and infant. Has any one done this before? How is childcare is it easily accessible.

I am hoping to live in Tainan or Madou area of Taiwan in August...Any recommendations for good school. I am a qualified teachers with 10 years experience.

Thanks Rosy