Hello Teach Away!
I am a recent University Graduate and looking to increase my chances of landing a job. Do I need to get TEFL certified? What are my options?
Thank you
Hi Lenny;
Welcome to the forum! This is a really good question and I'm sure a lot of our teachers are looking for the answer to the same question!
If you are a recent graduate and you want to teach internationally, a TEFL certification is highly recommended. All (if not most) positions that are in the ESL teaching category, will require you to have a TEFL certification and a BA in any area. It will not only be important for you to make sure that you qualify for these teaching positions but also that you are prepared for your teaching career. Having a TEFL certification will also make you a more competitive candidate and will help you stand out in your job applications.
Have a look at this teach abroad guide put together by our friends at TEFL online (https://teflonline.teachaway.com/teach-abroad-guide/) and it will help you answer a lot of questions you might have about teaching and teaching internationally!
Best, Shirin
Shirin I have teaching experience in both the UK and South Africa. I am looking at a few options for me and my family. My wife is also a teacher and would like to know if we would be considered as a family instead of a single person. See some sites say. Spouse plus 3 dependants. I havent taught for 12 years as I have been in Business and directors of companies once I left in early 2000. I have successfully passed 2 OFFSTED inspections in Uk and have been Head of department at school is Reading before it closed. Would I be considered for a management position in school? Thanks and awaiting your reply
Hi Shirin!
I have been teaching ESL for the last five years in Queretaro, Mexcio and they did not require a certificate but they will pay more if you go ahead and get it. The online classes are reasonable and generally short if you want to sign up. I'm planning on getting certified but I'm here to tell you that it's generally not required. Just be careful when you check out schools and their requirements. Good luck!
Hir All, i am new in this teaching community.I am also a teacher and running my own school. When i saw the jobs of teacher in abroad. I feel that there is a language problem.There are so many able teacher but main hurdle is language. So TEFL is necessary for abroad's jobs. thanks
Hi Shirin, I'm from the Philippines, but have been living and teaching in Iran for about 30 years. I'm teaching English to junior high and to university students in one of Iran's most reputed Language Institute. When I applied here, I just took their written exam, interview, and class demonstration. Now, if I have to enhance my credentials as a teacher in another country like Oman, what and how do I start? Since, most certified English exams like TEFL are not held in Iran, as far as I know.
Is TEFL such a necessity if I have a TESOL certificate?
Hi Ömer,
Great question.
With a TESOL certificate, you likely will not need a TEFL certificate as well for most positions. However, there may be some employers who specifically require a TEFL certificate.
This article, "TEFL vs. TESL vs. TESOL", has a lot of great info comparing these three types of certificates --> https://www.teachaway.com/tefl-certification/tefl-vs-tesl-vs-tesol. Check it out and let me know if you have any outstanding questions. Happy to help.
Best, Brett
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Are there any interviews done in South Africa for UAE teaching jobs
Hi Shirin, I have been teaching in South Africa for 26 years, I am in the process of sorting out my passport. I have a bachelors degree and am in the process of completing my B.Ed degree. I just am worried that I am wasting my time- I've heard that they are not taking teachers from abroad, rather they are training their own teachers. When do the schools begin looking at and interviewing for posts? Also if I have a chronic illness like HBP will it be an issue? Rishma