Robw4

Hi, I would like to move to Florida in a couple of years by myself. I have an Uncle living in the USA already, im not sure if that will help the move. I would like an Elementary School Teacher Job, What are the specific GCSE grades needed as I know England's is 5 C's
How do I move to Florida?

Thanks!!!

TruBrit

hiya and welcome....ray is the man to help you. our resident mr florida

Elvira

<<<sigh>>>

Please read up on the various visas in the Wiki - Pulaski's Ways is a good place to start.

Then come back with specific questions.

Robw4

Ok, thanks.

The grades is my specific question.

Elvira

Have you checked the FL board of education website.......... that's where I would start.

But first you need a visa...

elfman

but that's (ahem) academic until you know which visa category you're eligible for:

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Pulask...ork_in_the_USA

Robw4

Ok I would like a Immigrant Visa then naturalise to a US citizen

Is my Uncle any use? Only mentioned Mum, dad, sister etc

Thanks!

fatbrit

Your uncle is no use.

You generally need a degree to teach in a state school.

Even a degree does not get you a visa.

Robw4

[QUOTE=fatbrit;6665903]Your uncle is no use.

You generally need a degree to teach in a state school.

Even a degree does not get you a visa.[/QUOTE

Is a UK teachers degree ok?

scrubbedexpat099

B Ed would be a good start. I thought you needed that in the UK now.

Robw4

I think its five C's

fatbrit

We're made up of 50 states, one district and a few odds and ends -- and there are that many boards. Go and see what Florida requires for you to be a certified teacher and get your certification. Then you get to the difficult part: finding someone who'll sponsor you for a visa. The person on this board with inside info is megasue -- PM her and ask. I seem to believe she'd found two boards who'd at least consider the idea.

Ray

Get your degree in education ..A Masters would be better ...
add about 5-10years of experience ..then get that education
evaluated to Florida standards..then do the Florida addition courses
required.. then start looking for a job...
GCSE don't cut it ...

Do you know any Florida girls??

scrubbedexpat099

That explains a lot.

elfman

looks like the Cs is the bare minimum that qualifies you for entry to more specific training/qualifications:

http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/...es/profile820/