Teach English: TEFL and what else?

5POSTS

10 years ago

Hello,

I was wondering if I could solicit some advice: I am taking a 100 hr TEFL (60 hour class/40 hour online component). I would like to have suitable chance of teaching in Cambodia at a survivable pay. My high school is not complete and have no teaching experience. But I am a highly motivated native English speaker. Can anyone mention what I should or could do to maximize my possibility of securing a teaching position if I were to head that way next year with a bit of savings?

Should I complete a GED or Adult Learning Program to have a hs diploma equivalent record? I'm over a decade out of school and it's seemed a non-issue in my home country.
Should I budget to teach a few weeks as a volunteer to gain experience? Would this add salary value juxtaposed a similar teacher with no experience?
My course also offers extra online 'modules' for teaching for example English for business or teaching young children, at $400 each. Would these have value?

Thanks for any advice that you care to share! This is a great site!

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rarky Contributor

133POSTS

10 years ago

Legitimate, quality learning establishments in Cambodia generally hire people who hold a CELTA certificate, have a degree and have prior experience teaching.

There are hundreds of 'factory' schools, which are geared towards making a profit as opposed to providing a quality education, which will hire people who's only experience and qualifications are a 100 - 120 hour TEFL course.

magicmaura Active member

44POSTS

10 years ago

Are you taking your course through the International TEFL Academy by chance?

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Cinefactus New member

5POSTS

10 years ago

No, it's through Oxford Seminars. Has anyone heard much regarding their reputation?

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Cinefactus New member

5POSTS

10 years ago

Thank you for your reply rarky. I appreciate your frankness. Is it likely that someone with the desire to provide quality education would be limited in doing so by working with one of these 'factory' schools?