I did not make it into the TALK/EPIK program, but I did learn a lot about the Asian visa process. I would say that most people's experience with this program is that you spend a lot of time getting paperwork ready and do not get a job offer. They do not give you the money back that you spent on your FBI background check or getting your degree notarised. It is better to look somewhere else to teach English. I plan to continue teaching English in China or look into teaching history at a private school. My current salary is ok, but it is on the upper lower end of what I could be getting. What you are doing is so great for teachers.
Thanks so much for the video. I'm a schoolteacher in America, and I have been thinking about teaching in another country, and your videos are so informative. I'd like to think that I'll be using Ninja Teacher someday to see where I can end up!
Great Video! Can't wait to head over to VIETNAM for a new ESL experience. Best experience was teaching in Thailand for 2 years! The pay isn't amazing, but the Country and experience in itself is so worth it, especially for first time teachers. China was different. Great pay, but the lifestyle isn't so healthy or fun as other Asian Countries! Thanks for the info Alex :)
Hey Emma question! Im planning on going to Thailand to teach, what was the reason for you leaving? Was it the money or you simply wanted a change? Or anything else? Thankss
I've been teaching in China (Chengdu) for over a year now and its sweet. Cool thing about living in China is that its so big and therefore so diverse. I think when people think of teaching in China they think of the hectic places like Beijing and Shanghai but actually there are teaching opportunities everywhere in places that are suitable for pretty much anyone (including places that highly resemble Vietnam, Korea, and even Europe). For myself, I wanted to live in a big and modern yet traditional city thats not too busy and not too dull and here I am in Chengdu and its exactly what I want. Of course, the pollution is bad and the internet situation is not that great but I still can't complain about my setup here in Chengdu. To be sure, one thing that remains consistent across the country is high pay, great benefits, and a sense of adventure. Of course, like anywhere in the world, do your god dang research before signing a contract cause there are tons of scammers out there...but yeah, I can't recommend China more to people who are looking for a great experience living abroad
really awesome video. I'm teaching English in China now and am loving it. I've also been contemplating on where to teach next year so this helped a lot . keep em coming bro
Welcome back to SA...Let me know when you are in Langebaan in the west coast... then I will buy you a drink. I am going to South Korea in February...Got a job teaching in Songdo...
Looking at heading to Vietnam next year! I have a degree, I'm a qualified teacher with 4 years experience here in the UK, and I just got my tefl. Will that put me in a good position?? Thanks so much for these videos Alex! Can't tell you how helpful I've found all this info!
Blimey does Korea sound competitive these days - it wasn't exactly easy for me to get a job there when I first went there in late 2012. (Had one school accept me and then drop me because they found an in-country candidate (so they wouldn't have to pay for my flight... This was after I'd sent my docs to Korea :-/) Ended up getting a job at a reputable hagwon and stayed there for 3 years. Moved to Hanoi in September and the teaching scene and opportunities (especially if you have a BA and Celta, and are a native speaker - although, not necessarily, for those language centre jobs...) blow those of Korea out of the water to be honest. Still get homesick for Korea at times though...
Thanks to the person who thumbs upped this video a couple seconds after it was posted (before even having watched it haha!) Leave a comment on where you plan to teach in 2017!
I would say that the future of teaching English can be Vietnam and Cambodia. China is ok for people who have a BA and are willing to work at a language centre for a year before settling. Vietnam looks so relaxing. My co workers are discouraging me from going to Vietnam when I feel like I am done teaching English in China. You have a point with the in class certification. I think employers are ok with you having an online TEFL if you have teaching experience to go with the online TEFL. If you ever go to China, I would like to meet you. Will you consider going to Beijing?
I'm planning to start Teaching in China, southern cities, hopefully. once I get there, if anyone needs some help to start off, just contact me.. it would be my pleasure. BTW, Your videos, Alex, have been insanely helpful. Thank you,
Do you have an idea about which city to go? You can use some translation APPs in the beginning and learn some mandarin after. I guess lot of jobs will offer accommodation. Guess it won't be too hard to settle done.
Thank you for such an informative video! I have. BSHS degree and almost a MA in Education. I really want to travel but am not sure after I obtain my TEFL certificate of where to first teach English abroad. Thank you again for your information!
How do you feel about Japan? That's where I really want to be but it seems the ESL market seems to be bigger in China and easier to get a job than Japan. Vietnam is definitely an option but I'd rather be in China but there's a big problem that makes me rethink teaching there...the air quality. What's your feelings on that? There are a few cities where the air quality is not so bad; Kunming, Hong Kong, Suzhou, and Nanjing.
Yeah I'd love to go to Japan but can't justify it cause that's not where the demand is. Pollution is a tricky one and I wouldn't want to speak too much on the topic as I haven't researched it enough.
You can still get an awesome paying job if you dont have a degree, however a TEFL is needed i think if you dont have a degree and want to get a good paying job. I've gotten some great offers and i don't have my degree yet. I also did my TEFL online, however i did do 20 hours of in person training.
For China, I'd recommend not going to Shanghai or Beijing if you're just starting out. Cost of living has skyrocketed and (good) jobs are competitive unless you're a licensed teacher from a Western country. As other commenters have said, air pollution, slow internet, shady companies, and visa headaches are commonplace in China. That being said, there's still an enormous demand for foreign teachers and the benefits and pay can be great. For private lessons in Tier 2 cities you can easily charge 250+ RMB/hour (I've met some teachers who charge 500/hour). People are very kind to foreigners but doing business with Chinese people can be frustrating, to put it nicely. There's lots of interesting cities in China I'd never heard of until I came here - Qingdao, Xiamen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Dalian (and more) are all big cities with smaller foreign communities that have a lot to offer. Some cities in the south in particular (Xiamen, Fuzhou, Guangzhou region) don't have the same air quality problems as, well, almost everywhere else.
I've taught English in South Korea, Iraq, Malaysia, Afghanistan and Kuwait. By far the best for banking your cash was Saudi. I saved 42k dollars in 2 years. The worst was Kuwait, not for the money but the students. The worst on earth! Next stop, Vietnam!
Hey @sr! Can you please share what TESOL / TEFL qualification you need to teach in Saudi/ / Afghanistan/ Iraq/ Middle East? Thank you so much - I would love to teach there but not sure whether a CELTA is needed or TESOL certificate is enough with Masters in another discipline.
My brother is TEFLing and he considered Vietnam, but I think he might end up going to China. He already did Korea for a year. It would be kind of funny if he ended up in Vietnam though because my sister is married to a Vietnamese guy. A a result, he would be an expat that could say that he is going to visit his relatives ;-)
Ozge Eser hey i want to teach in Istanbul or antalya! I have been to turkry many times and I love it. But I have heard the pay is either really good or really bad. Are you able to give more information at all? Thank you
I am currently teaching in Vietnam in a small province called Quang Ngai, at a center, if anyone is interested in teaching math here the school will assist in housing and paperwork, can you refer anyone? Also..... I wanna come home, what are my options in Capetown!?
Hey Alex, first of all I really like your channel, good job! I have a question. I am a 26 year German guy and I am considering teaching english in south korea. You mentioned in the video that the market is quit saturated and most of the companys are looking for native speaking females. How would you rate my chances with an in class TEFL-cetificat of finding a job in seoul? should I consider other countrys for applying for a job. Or in general do I have chances on the market as a German without a native speaking background? Thanks in advance for your support. Best Regards Jonas
Hey Jonas, it's almost impossible for non native speakers to find work in Korea because they are extremely strict about visa laws. I'd consider Vietnam / Cambodia if you wanted to give it a shot.
Also there is a demand for German teachers in Vietnam as well :P Not as high demanded as English but you could use your German to your advantage in Vietnam
Hi! Thanks for the informative video, I've got a quick question. I've been teaching English (in Scandinavia) as a second language for the past 2.5 years, so I was wondering if I should still take the tefl or celta certificate? Another thing; I'm asian and not from a native English speaking country. Is it true that some schools discriminate asian applicants (as in you get paid less because you're not caucasian)? Is the chance to land a job lower for a teacher from a non-native speaking country? Thanks for all the help!
im a junior in high school at the moment and i am not sure what i want to do yet but teaching english abroad sounds interesting. what kind of education do you recommend? :-)
Kayla Dinh what are you talking about??? You go to college and get a degree that interests you and will help you start a career in your country. Doesn't matter what is as long as you get tefl certified.
i was raised and educated in Canada, finished grade 13 in high school and dropped out out of honours BA program completed 2 out of 4 years. I have TESOL teaching certificate (2007) what chance do I have to get work without a completed university degree?
- My family is from Vietnam originally but I was born in Hong Kong and raised in London since I was a baby so I'm a Brit citizen. I know Vietnamese well just like English but I'm really contemplating whether to work in HK or Vietnam. Please help😫 I don't know where to go.. I mean I need to get my CELTA cert though
I use to teach in South Korea and they government wasn't allowing English to be taught until after lunch time at private elementary schools. I agree with you, it is declining. There are some good international schools that would be worth working at though.
Have you known anyone that has taken their dog with them to a teaching position in one of the Asian countries? I am so interested, but I couldn't leave my dog for a year +. Thanks!
I know people who have taken both cats and dogs with them in China and South Korea. It is definitely possible, but I know you may need to sort out vaccinations either before or after the big move.
my wife is From Colombia(Northern costal cities) and we are planning to move down there in about 3-4 months. I purchased a 120 hour Tefl online course. I do not have a Bachelors. I'll be receiving a marriage visa and plan on looking for work in Barranquilla and Cartagena. Any suggestions how to approach my job search? I'd prefer to work less days if possible, universities, etc.
Thanks for the great videos! do you think foreigners that grew up in English speaking countries could pursue teaching English abroad (esp in Korea) or will that be a big hurdle, as English is not technically their first language?
I was planning to sign up but I'm currently studying as a cosmetologist and I won't be done till July or August also I don't have any degree yet since I'm still 18 I feel like I still have time :) wish me luck
I'm about to head to Vietnam in 2 months or so. How would one go about actually looking for a job? From what I've read online you just hire a motorbike taxi and give resumes to a bunch of schools. Is there a website that has a list of schools or...?
Alex, very useful vid fellow. Thanks! Here is the thing I'd like to ask you about: I'm from the Ukraine. I used to work in China as an ESL teacher (2014-2017) & I'm currently looking for a new challenge in Vietnam, Korea, Thai or Cambodia. Is it real to find a job for a professional teacher (bachelor's/specialist's in Translation/Pedagogy), BUT a non-native speaker?
Yeah it's real, at least in Thailamd where i'm currently teaching while not being a native. & btw Ukraine goes without "the", like any other country name))
I have a 150 hour online Level 5 TEFL but at same time I am training to be a chef and I teach other children how to cook so I am also doing in class teaching covering maths and english. I also did a years apprenticship in youth work and worked with children etc, I plan to move to Taiwan next year to livein Taipei and teach english I do not have a university degree but am a British English native speaker. Would you say Taiwan is a good country to teach english in and if I will have a good oppertunity to find work?
hi alex, if i already have an international certification which i got in my native country here in the phils., do i still have to take vietnam's certification exams ?
I don't know what certification you're talking about so can't really answer. Also, we need a lot more info to give you and informed answer so it's best if you apply on Ninja Teacher.
+Omar Elmayaoui Apart from doing another degree in English, Teaching or History online. Is there any other qualifications that would particularly standout?
Hi Alex. When you say 'Bachelor's degree', does it have to be a Bachelor of Education? Or are other Bachelor degrees valued also? For example, I have a Bachelor of Commerce International (Spanish) degree.
hi Alex am your big fan and from a non-native speaking English country with a degree and Toefl will i be able to get a job especially as am black hope no discrimination.
hey mate! thanks for the videos. now I'm not looking to teach this year (last year of my degree) and im studying a double degree primary education and arts (Korean) in Australia. along with a TEFOL cert would that be more competitive than an ordinary bachelor's degree for a job anywhere in Korea? peace
Question. I'm a teacher with 7 years experience. I started as a high school math teacher. Then a Spanish high school teacher. Lastly, I've been teaching adults in Jail (Mens Central Jail, Twin Towers Correctional Facility, and the women's jail Century Regional Detention Facility. My degree is in History with concentrations in U.S., Latin America, and East and South East Asia. I'll have my teaching credential by the end of this year. So finally my question, would my experience and certification help me land a good job at any of these places you have talked about? Please advise. Thank you for your time.
Does having previous teaching experience benefit you in getting the better paid jobs? I have tutored and presented a practicum for first year university students for 3 years
Hey!! You doing a great thing!! First things first, right :) I am highly interested in applying, wanted to ask, and it is really important for me, if there is any way i can contact you via email ? Thanks Kinga
I did not make it into the TALK/EPIK program, but I did learn a lot about the Asian visa process. I would say that most people's experience with this program is that you spend a lot of time getting paperwork ready and do not get a job offer. They do not give you the money back that you spent on your FBI background check or getting your degree notarised. It is better to look somewhere else to teach English.
I plan to continue teaching English in China or look into teaching history at a private school. My current salary is ok, but it is on the upper lower end of what I could be getting. What you are doing is so great for teachers.
Thanks so much for the video. I'm a schoolteacher in America, and I have been thinking about teaching in another country, and your videos are so informative. I'd like to think that I'll be using Ninja Teacher someday to see where I can end up!
Good to hear Jamie!
Great Video! Can't wait to head over to VIETNAM for a new ESL experience. Best experience was teaching in Thailand for 2 years! The pay isn't amazing, but the Country and experience in itself is so worth it, especially for first time teachers. China was different. Great pay, but the lifestyle isn't so healthy or fun as other Asian Countries! Thanks for the info Alex :)
+Emma Goodram its great to hear from people like you that have taught in a few different places. Sounds like you'll love vietnam!
Hey Emma question! Im planning on going to Thailand to teach, what was the reason for you leaving? Was it the money or you simply wanted a change? Or anything else? Thankss
I've been teaching in China (Chengdu) for over a year now and its sweet. Cool thing about living in China is that its so big and therefore so diverse. I think when people think of teaching in China they think of the hectic places like Beijing and Shanghai but actually there are teaching opportunities everywhere in places that are suitable for pretty much anyone (including places that highly resemble Vietnam, Korea, and even Europe). For myself, I wanted to live in a big and modern yet traditional city thats not too busy and not too dull and here I am in Chengdu and its exactly what I want. Of course, the pollution is bad and the internet situation is not that great but I still can't complain about my setup here in Chengdu. To be sure, one thing that remains consistent across the country is high pay, great benefits, and a sense of adventure. Of course, like anywhere in the world, do your god dang research before signing a contract cause there are tons of scammers out there...but yeah, I can't recommend China more to people who are looking for a great experience living abroad
GFreeze1 i was offered a job in China teaching. I needed this info
check out austin guidry's videos about finding a job in China. He explains the teaching situation over here really well
GFreeze1 thank you
gfreeze1 does a salary of 12000rmb offer you a good standard of living in Chengdu? can you travel or save?
Absolutely.
really awesome video. I'm teaching English in China now and am loving it. I've also been contemplating on where to teach next year so this helped a lot . keep em coming bro
Welcome back to SA...Let me know when you are in Langebaan in the west coast... then I will buy you a drink. I am going to South Korea in February...Got a job teaching in Songdo...
Congrats!
Looking at heading to Vietnam next year! I have a degree, I'm a qualified teacher with 4 years experience here in the UK, and I just got my tefl. Will that put me in a good position?? Thanks so much for these videos Alex! Can't tell you how helpful I've found all this info!
From which institutions you did TEFL
Blimey does Korea sound competitive these days - it wasn't exactly easy for me to get a job there when I first went there in late 2012. (Had one school accept me and then drop me because they found an in-country candidate (so they wouldn't have to pay for my flight... This was after I'd sent my docs to Korea :-/) Ended up getting a job at a reputable hagwon and stayed there for 3 years. Moved to Hanoi in September and the teaching scene and opportunities (especially if you have a BA and Celta, and are a native speaker - although, not necessarily, for those language centre jobs...) blow those of Korea out of the water to be honest. Still get homesick for Korea at times though...
Thanks for sharing your experience Alex.
What's a CELTA ?? I'm new and looking at getting my TEFL so I can teach abroad.
Thanks to the person who thumbs upped this video a couple seconds after it was posted (before even having watched it haha!)
Leave a comment on where you plan to teach in 2017!
where do reach you
Alex Stevenson hi dear how are you.
this is such a good video, thank you so much! I'm so excited for my future nowww
Alex, i absolutely love what you are doing here with your channel. I really want to teach English.
I would say that the future of teaching English can be Vietnam and Cambodia. China is ok for people who have a BA and are willing to work at a language centre for a year before settling. Vietnam looks so relaxing. My co workers are discouraging me from going to Vietnam when I feel like I am done teaching English in China.
You have a point with the in class certification. I think employers are ok with you having an online TEFL if you have teaching experience to go with the online TEFL.
If you ever go to China, I would like to meet you. Will you consider going to Beijing?
Curious to know why you got rejected.
Landmark Spy
I'm from Egypt and I'm already teaching kids under 13 English
I want to apply to go abroad
I have taught in Korea and China. After my contract I am hoping for a job in Thailand, Vietnam or Cambodia.
Great
What is probably going to keep me in China for the long term is that I like Mandarin Chinese. Living here helps me learn the local language.
Nice!
I'm planning to start Teaching in China, southern cities, hopefully.
once I get there, if anyone needs some help to start off,
just contact me.. it would be my pleasure.
BTW, Your videos, Alex, have been insanely helpful. Thank you,
sam badani I really love teaching. ur help is very needed. thanks!
Do you have an idea about which city to go? You can use some translation APPs in the beginning and learn some mandarin after. I guess lot of jobs will offer accommodation. Guess it won't be too hard to settle done.
Thank you for such an informative video! I have. BSHS degree and almost a MA in Education. I really want to travel but am not sure after I obtain my TEFL certificate of where to first teach English abroad. Thank you again for your information!
How do you feel about Japan? That's where I really want to be but it seems the ESL market seems to be bigger in China and easier to get a job than Japan. Vietnam is definitely an option but I'd rather be in China but there's a big problem that makes me rethink teaching there...the air quality. What's your feelings on that? There are a few cities where the air quality is not so bad; Kunming, Hong Kong, Suzhou, and Nanjing.
Yeah I'd love to go to Japan but can't justify it cause that's not where the demand is.
Pollution is a tricky one and I wouldn't want to speak too much on the topic as I haven't researched it enough.
Right! From doing research far more jobs pop up for China than Japan. I guess I'll keep it to China and Vietnam. Thanks for the quick response!
You can still get an awesome paying job if you dont have a degree, however a TEFL is needed i think if you dont have a degree and want to get a good paying job. I've gotten some great offers and i don't have my degree yet. I also did my TEFL online, however i did do 20 hours of in person training.
Thanks Alex, that was a great help!
For China, I'd recommend not going to Shanghai or Beijing if you're just starting out. Cost of living has skyrocketed and (good) jobs are competitive unless you're a licensed teacher from a Western country. As other commenters have said, air pollution, slow internet, shady companies, and visa headaches are commonplace in China. That being said, there's still an enormous demand for foreign teachers and the benefits and pay can be great. For private lessons in Tier 2 cities you can easily charge 250+ RMB/hour (I've met some teachers who charge 500/hour). People are very kind to foreigners but doing business with Chinese people can be frustrating, to put it nicely.
There's lots of interesting cities in China I'd never heard of until I came here - Qingdao, Xiamen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Dalian (and more) are all big cities with smaller foreign communities that have a lot to offer. Some cities in the south in particular (Xiamen, Fuzhou, Guangzhou region) don't have the same air quality problems as, well, almost everywhere else.
I've taught English in South Korea, Iraq, Malaysia, Afghanistan and Kuwait. By far the best for banking your cash was Saudi. I saved 42k dollars in 2 years. The worst was Kuwait, not for the money but the students. The worst on earth! Next stop, Vietnam!
s r Where did you get your certificate & how did you find your job in Saudi Arabia? Thanks!
Hey @sr! Can you please share what TESOL / TEFL qualification you need to teach in Saudi/
/ Afghanistan/ Iraq/ Middle East?
Thank you so much - I would love to teach there but not sure whether a CELTA is needed or TESOL certificate is enough with Masters in another discipline.
Jobs for Malaysia are never advertised on the web. How did you get your job there?
what's about Malaisia ?
My brother is TEFLing and he considered Vietnam, but I think he might end up going to China. He already did Korea for a year. It would be kind of funny if he ended up in Vietnam though because my sister is married to a Vietnamese guy. A a result, he would be an expat that could say that he is going to visit his relatives ;-)
I'm starting in Sept in turkey!!!
dilshad peerbhay wow i am turkish if u want u can contact me i am an eng teacher too
Ozge Eser hey i want to teach in Istanbul or antalya! I have been to turkry many times and I love it. But I have heard the pay is either really good or really bad. Are you able to give more information at all? Thank you
dilshad peerbhay hey how is it going for you in Turkey? Are you enjoying it? I would love to teach in Turkey.
hey man just talked to Pavina can wait to get started!!!
Nice!
I am currently teaching in Vietnam in a small province called Quang Ngai, at a center, if anyone is interested in teaching math here the school will assist in housing and paperwork, can you refer anyone?
Also..... I wanna come home, what are my options in Capetown!?
Hey Alex,
first of all I really like your channel, good job!
I have a question. I am a 26 year German guy and I am considering teaching english in south korea. You mentioned in the video that the market is quit saturated and most of the companys are looking for native speaking females. How would you rate my chances with an in class TEFL-cetificat of finding a job in seoul?
should I consider other countrys for applying for a job. Or in general do I have chances on the market as a German without a native speaking background?
Thanks in advance for your support.
Best Regards
Jonas
Hey Jonas, it's almost impossible for non native speakers to find work in Korea because they are extremely strict about visa laws. I'd consider Vietnam / Cambodia if you wanted to give it a shot.
Also there is a demand for German teachers in Vietnam as well :P Not as high demanded as English but you could use your German to your advantage in Vietnam
Hi! Thanks for the informative video, I've got a quick question. I've been teaching English (in Scandinavia) as a second language for the past 2.5 years, so I was wondering if I should still take the tefl or celta certificate? Another thing; I'm asian and not from a native English speaking country. Is it true that some schools discriminate asian applicants (as in you get paid less because you're not caucasian)? Is the chance to land a job lower for a teacher from a non-native speaking country? Thanks for all the help!
The main issue would be not being a native English speaker as that's #1 in what schools want.
That's what I've been afraid of. Thanks for the answer :)
im a junior in high school at the moment and i am not sure what i want to do yet but teaching english abroad sounds interesting. what kind of education do you recommend? :-)
Kayla Dinh what are you talking about??? You go to college and get a degree that interests you and will help you start a career in your country. Doesn't matter what is as long as you get tefl certified.
There are countries where you can teach english without a degree
Great advice!
I'm glad I found this channel! I've been looking for a great program to get my TEFL!
Love your videos Alex. Keep it up
Cheers
Having Bachelor Technology ,am I eligible to get Tefl certified to teach abroad . I am an Indian
i was raised and educated in Canada, finished grade 13 in high school and dropped out out of honours BA program completed 2 out of 4 years. I have TESOL teaching certificate (2007) what chance do I have to get work without a completed university degree?
cristina mendoza Damn he didn't even bother answering you. Did you get your answers elsewhere?
- My family is from Vietnam originally but I was born in Hong Kong and raised in London since I was a baby so I'm a Brit citizen. I know Vietnamese well just like English but I'm really contemplating whether to work in HK or Vietnam. Please help😫 I don't know where to go.. I mean I need to get my CELTA cert though
Nice vlog👍
was thinking of Taiwan...i have level 8 degree and TEFL ..anyone know of something similar to EPIC programme for Taiwan?
I don't know about an EPIC but I do know it depends on age. If you are in your 20s you should be fine. Over 40, forget it.
I teach English in Korea and I know for sure that the ESL industry in Korea is declining. It's past its hay day for sure.
I use to teach in South Korea and they government wasn't allowing English to be taught until after lunch time at private elementary schools. I agree with you, it is declining. There are some good international schools that would be worth working at though.
China, fingers crossed!
Cool!
Welcome to China
Have you known anyone that has taken their dog with them to a teaching position in one of the Asian countries? I am so interested, but I couldn't leave my dog for a year +. Thanks!
I know people who have taken both cats and dogs with them in China and South Korea. It is definitely possible, but I know you may need to sort out vaccinations either before or after the big move.
Thank you! (:
I was looking for this comment ;p
my wife is From Colombia(Northern costal cities) and we are planning to move down there in about 3-4 months. I purchased a 120 hour Tefl online course. I do not have a Bachelors. I'll be receiving a marriage visa and plan on looking for work in Barranquilla and Cartagena. Any suggestions how to approach my job search?
I'd prefer to work less days if possible, universities, etc.
We don't recommend online TEFLs
Thanks for the great videos! do you think foreigners that grew up in English speaking countries could pursue teaching English abroad (esp in Korea) or will that be a big hurdle, as English is not technically their first language?
I was planning to sign up but I'm currently studying as a cosmetologist and I won't be done till July or August also I don't have any degree yet since I'm still 18 I feel like I still have time :) wish me luck
Which TEFL program do you recommend in Cape Town?
Send us a message on ninjateacher dot com and we'll point you in the right direction.
How do you rate the chances of people from the UK (england) as an oppose to a north american
I would have liked to see more people from the UK.
I'm about to head to Vietnam in 2 months or so. How would one go about actually looking for a job? From what I've read online you just hire a motorbike taxi and give resumes to a bunch of schools. Is there a website that has a list of schools or...?
Here you go: www.ninjateacher.com/job
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GET AN ONLINE TEFL CERTIFICATE THERE IN VIETNAM ?
Alex, very useful vid fellow. Thanks! Here is the thing I'd like to ask you about: I'm from the Ukraine. I used to work in China as an ESL teacher (2014-2017) & I'm currently looking for a new challenge in Vietnam, Korea, Thai or Cambodia. Is it real to find a job for a professional teacher (bachelor's/specialist's in Translation/Pedagogy), BUT a non-native speaker?
Yeah it's real, at least in Thailamd where i'm currently teaching while not being a native. & btw Ukraine goes without "the", like any other country name))
I have a 150 hour online Level 5 TEFL but at same time I am training to be a chef and I teach other children how to cook so I am also doing in class teaching covering maths and english. I also did a years apprenticship in youth work and worked with children etc, I plan to move to Taiwan next year to livein Taipei and teach english I do not have a university degree but am a British English native speaker. Would you say Taiwan is a good country to teach english in and if I will have a good oppertunity to find work?
No mention about the potential to be underneath 20,000 North Korean artillery shells ?
Certainly that is of SOME tiny concern.
hi alex, if i already have an international certification which i got in my native country here in the phils., do i still have to take vietnam's certification exams ?
I don't know what certification you're talking about so can't really answer. Also, we need a lot more info to give you and informed answer so it's best if you apply on Ninja Teacher.
A bachlors in anything?
I am planning on doing a 10 week CELTA course this year. Would there be any advantage having an TEFL and CELTA or just one or the other.
+Omar Elmayaoui Apart from doing another degree in English, Teaching or History online. Is there any other qualifications that would particularly standout?
Hope to see you in Julie :) - in Vietnam
Hi Alex. When you say 'Bachelor's degree', does it have to be a Bachelor of Education? Or are other Bachelor degrees valued also? For example, I have a Bachelor of Commerce International (Spanish) degree.
Yup that's fine, a bachelors in any subject.
hi Alex am your big fan and from a non-native speaking English country with a degree and Toefl will i be able to get a job especially as am black hope no discrimination.
It's harder for non native speakers to find work but not impossible.
Is there a way to apply to schools in Vietnam before flying? So I could have a sense of job stability.
Depends on the country, but often yes.
Hey dude. What's up? Do you have any information about Kuwait or dubai
what school or acreddited program would you recommend i want to get certified to teach in costa rica. what school did you get certified in
Alex can you tell me what TEFL programs to look at in South Africa? Thanks!!
hey mate! thanks for the videos. now I'm not looking to teach this year (last year of my degree) and im studying a double degree primary education and arts (Korean) in Australia. along with a TEFOL cert would that be more competitive than an ordinary bachelor's degree for a job anywhere in Korea? peace
What do you think about tefl in Japan, is it similar to the teaching scene in Korea or is there a good potential like in china?
Xuse H There is no demand at all in Japan for English teachers. Been like that for a few years now.
so if i have my BS in Teaching can i go though a company that helps me get my Visa?
Sounds likely. I'd have to look at your resume to know for sure.
okay, ill keep watching your videos and let you know! 76 credits down, 120 needed for my degree! :D
South African?
nevermind I know now
hi there
is it mandatory to be english native speaker
where are you in the video?
Lion's Head, Cape Town
Aye where my Cambodian friends at? :)
Here
Hi Alex, what about if you are native speaker with Bsc and have teaching experience but not certifications?
I recommend getting a TEFL certification.
Do you suggest having your degree apostille before moving to SE Asia.
Definitely! I had to do that for my jobs in South Korea and China
What are good programs in South Africa for in class certifications? Anyone have any experience with one they could share info on?
How about having an MA and a TEFL? Do you think I can get a good job in South korea as a non native speaker ?
Do you have to be educated to university degree level in order to teach English abroad?
Hey, could I study my TEFL course at UCT? Is it accredited worldwide?
how to get a job in abroad
I'm from Egypt can I apply for this job
Willi Nasser No only native English speakers little guy
Question. I'm a teacher with 7 years experience. I started as a high school math teacher. Then a Spanish high school teacher. Lastly, I've been teaching adults in Jail (Mens Central Jail, Twin Towers Correctional Facility, and the women's jail Century Regional Detention Facility. My degree is in History with concentrations in U.S., Latin America, and East and South East Asia. I'll have my teaching credential by the end of this year. So finally my question, would my experience and certification help me land a good job at any of these places you have talked about? Please advise. Thank you for your time.
Jose Perez Los Angeles..
2017 is the year this is all happening for me :o
Sweet!
Alex Stevenson may need some help from you, will be in contact shortly :)
Sounds good!
I really want to teach just at a summer camp, are there any you would recommend ?
Do you know how to get a job without a degree?
I'd recommend Cambodia is a good option. Shoot us a message on www.ninjateacher.com if you'd like more info.
Does having previous teaching experience benefit you in getting the better paid jobs? I have tutored and presented a practicum for first year university students for 3 years
are you French ?
South African
is it really impossible to get hired as a english or spanish teacher as a european ( like spain german ) ?
Hey!!
You doing a great thing!! First things first, right :) I am highly interested in applying, wanted to ask, and it is really important for me, if there is any way i can contact you via email ?
Thanks Kinga
I want to teach English in either Vietnam or combodia, but I am from Pakistan I have masters degree and done IELTS would it be enough?
Jawaid Rasool you have to be native English speaker little guy
If I have a year teaching experience, do I still need an in class tefl to teach in Vietnam, or will my online one be okay?
'work hard and play hard' .. how can you 'play hard' ?
i've been saying this for years... there is blatant sexism going on with female preferred employees! in multiple industries.
Justin Macklin. I know women have just had it so easy when it comes to employment right? ARE YOU SURE???
Beccy Smith not interested in speaking to third wave feminists a.k.a gender supremacists and misandrists
Ok, well hope you both find a job soon. All the best of luck to you both :)
malthus101
*mike drop*
Haha