Is it better to have an MA to teach ESL in Saudi Arabia?

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Knowledge12Member20 May 2013 22:28:38

Hi,

Today Education Experts UK emailed me an employment contract to teach ESL in Saudi Arabia, but I don't know if I should accept it or not. I believe it is better for me to do an MA in Second Language Education to increase my chances of landing a good ESL teaching job in that part of the world. If you were me, what would you do?

Your input is much appreciated!

Thanks.

AurélieViP21 May 2013 11:55:13

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Hello Knowledge12.

Welcome to Expat.com!

So as to make it more visible, your post has been moved to the Saudi Arabia forum.

Thank you,
Aurélie

AlliecatViP21 May 2013 12:45:21

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Knowledge12 wrote:
Hi,

Today Education Experts UK emailed me an employment contract to teach ESL in Saudi Arabia, but I don't know if I should accept it or not. I believe it is better for me to do an MA in Second Language Education to increase my chances of landing a good ESL teaching job in that part of the world. If you were me, what would you do?

Your input is much appreciated!

Thanks.

Depends on if you need a job/money right now (but beware, only 'on site' diplomas are recognized in KSA).

TurkeyMTMember28 May 2014 13:53:59

In Saudi Arabia the color of your skin and the country you hail from determines your pay more than education level. For instance, Al Khaleej will pay Americans (USA) more than South Africans or Sudanese. There are also other ways to get paid more.

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