What is a TEFL/CELTA certificate worth?
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What is a TEFL/CELTA certificate worth?
Hi,
I am currently working in accounting and thinking of a career change, I would like to start teaching and seriously want to move abroad.
I am thinking of teaching english in Thailand as a starting point and hence competing a 4week TEFL/CELTA course, is it worth me doing one of these courses in Thailand or should I do a PGCE in the UK before I leave?
Does anyone know what the teaching prospects and pay are like in Dubai?
Any advice/guidance would be fab.
Thanks!
I am currently working in accounting and thinking of a career change, I would like to start teaching and seriously want to move abroad.
I am thinking of teaching english in Thailand as a starting point and hence competing a 4week TEFL/CELTA course, is it worth me doing one of these courses in Thailand or should I do a PGCE in the UK before I leave?
Does anyone know what the teaching prospects and pay are like in Dubai?
Any advice/guidance would be fab.
Thanks!
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Re: What is a TEFL/CELTA certificate worth?
I'm definitely not an authority on this, but as nodoby replied.. From what I heard (friends who used to go to Thailand, and SE Asia in general, quite a lot), to make a living just by teaching English is going to be pretty tough, as you'll find a lot of competition there, especially in touristy spots. Best of luck