Teaching English Overseas With A Bachelor's Degree

This is one of the most common questions asked by our TESOL course trainees and the answer is quite simple. Yes, you can teach ESL without a bachelor’s degree. Anyone who is TESOL qualified will have a wide array of destinations to choose from all over the world, regardless of their previous educational record. If you have a degree in any subject you will certainly have a few more options, but non-degree holders are in no way excluded from ESL teaching in many parts of the world. In recent years some countries have made it compulsory for foreign teachers to have a degree if they want to obtain a work visa that allows them to work legally as an ESL teacher. This is most noticeable in Asia where some of the biggest markets for teachers such as China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan...  [Read more]

  Thanks to the accreditation of our online TESOL courses by a leading educational institution such as the Paris University of International Education (PUIE), you are able to claim credits towards your bachelor’s or master’s degree. For example, if you complete our popular 120-hour TESOL certification course you can gain three bachelor’s credits or one master’s credit through the PUIE. If you choose our 550-hour Expert Package you will gain nine bachelor’s credits or six master’s credits. With ITTT you can gain a teaching qualification that is welcomed by employers all over the world and also add to your higher education portfolio at the same time. Another important fact to consider is that our certificates are the only purely online TESOL certificates available that...  [Read more]

With a population of 1.4 billion people spread throughout a huge geographic area, China always has a vast amount of opportunities for foreign ESL teachers. However, there is one question that teachers continue to ask: The answer to this question would have been yes until quite recently. Although individual schools are still not concerned with whether their teachers have a degree or not, it is government restrictions that have made the difference. It is now an official requirement for teachers to have a degree in order to be eligible for a Z (work) visa. As every teacher needs this visa to work legally, the answer is no, you cannot teach legally in China without a degree. If you don?t qualify for a Z (work) visa, you can visit China on another type of visa such as an L (tourist) visa...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review, Ben from South Africa talks about his experience of taking an online TESOL course with ITTT and how he is looking forward to starting his teaching career overseas now he is a qualified English teacher. Earning a TESOL qualification with ITTT gives you the opportunity to see the world while also earning a living. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. The unit presents all ways of expressing future form. It's not easy to...  [Read more]

When looking for TESOL certification courses you will find many different options, so it is not easy to answer this very common question. However, at ITTT we prefer to make it very clear to our trainees right from the start what is actually included in the advertised course fee. The simple answer is that the course price you see on our website will include everything required to successfully complete your teacher training, there are no hidden fees. All your written and visual materials are included, as are exam fees and the cost of certification. Our online TESOL courses offer the very best in value and convenience, and they include everything you need to be successful. Once we have received your course payment we will send you a unique login number which you can use to sign in to...  [Read more]

The simple and straightforward answer to this question is: No, you do not need a degree to take a TESOL course or to land a teaching position abroad. While it is true that having a degree means you will have a wider choice of job options, those without one still have plenty of great options available in a wide range of countries across the world. Whatever your academic background, teaching English in your home country, overseas, or online is still a very realistic option. Whether a degree is required to teach English is usually determined by the authorities of each individual country. Some countries where ESL teaching is very popular have imposed restrictions on foreign teachers that insist they have a degree in order to qualify for an official work permit. In these situations,...  [Read more]

Do you want to teach English, but are not sure if a TESOL certificate will be enough to get you where you want to go? The good news is, most countries do not require a teaching license to teach English, a TESOL certificate is usually enough. In some cases, a bachelor's degree might also be a requirement, but there are many places where this is not an issue. With a quality TESOL certificate from ITTT, you will be able to get ESL teaching jobs in most places around the world. While year-long training and a teaching license is typically required to become a standard teacher in most countries, it is incredibly easy to become a teacher for English as a foreign language in many countries around the world. With a TESOL certificate you can start a career in teaching English in many places,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Most Creditable TESOL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: E. F. - New Zealand said: This has been not only an excellent refresher of my high school english, but an enjoyable, achievable course. Ever since I started travelling at the age of 15, I have wanted to become an english teacher abroad. Circumstances at the time prevented me from finishing my teaching degree at university, but this course allowed me to complete my assignments even while working full time. The course has given me a set of skills which are invaluable, and the knowledge and confidence to use...  [Read more]

ESLstarter offers you exciting teaching opportunities in some of the world's most incredible destinations. For over 10 years, we have helped people embark on new journeys and achieve life-changing experiences. As previous teachers ourselves, we understand the importance of the getting the journey right. Our highly trained staff all started out teaching English overseas and TEFL is our passion! We truly believe that English language education can transform lives for the better. Teaching abroad also gives you the chance to flourish, inspire and encourage positive change in local communities, wherever you end up traveling to. ESLstarter is a resource for anybody who is interested in teaching abroad. We've helped over 5,000 teachers into TEFL job, internship and volunteer roles since 2008....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates Legit TESOL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: E.N. – U.S.A. said: By taking this course, I’ve learned so much about the grammar aspect of teaching english, the methods/techniques used in class, and how to write a lesson plan. This course gave me a lot of information about how to teach english as a foreign language overseas and what to expect in a classroom. This course improved my understanding of grammar and vocabulary. It also offered my examples of activity-based games for me to use in the classroom. By taking this course, I’ve...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accelerated TESOL Courses and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: E.M. - USA said: This course has given me great insight as to how it would be in the classroom and teaching english. Since I have worked in a classroom before I had a good idea of how things might be. Because teaching in another language, culture, country is different I was able to gain an understanding of how to be flexible and patient in a different style of teaching. I plan to use all the techniques I learned from this course, in my teaching english career. My main goal for taking this course was to...  [Read more]

  After working hard for many years to ensure that our products and services are at the very top of the TESOL tree, it is always extremely gratifying to receive official recognition from respected organizations within the ESL world. Over the years we have been lucky enough to receive many different awards from various independent bodies and some of the most recent have been particularly special to us. In 2018 we were honored to be awarded Top TEFL Certification Organization by GoAbroad, who are one of the largest and most respected providers of overseas experiences online. The very next year we also received their award for Top Rated TEFL Organization 2019. Go Overseas is another large name in the online world of travel and adventure providers, so it was with great pride that we...  [Read more]

Although there are several countries around the world that require teachers to have a degree in order to qualify for a work permit or visa, there are still many other great destinations where employers are happy to take on teachers without one. Often the key is to be flexible about your destination and to go where the demand for your services is high. Whether you have a degree or not, completing an internationally accredited TESOL certification course before you start applying for jobs will undoubtedly help you in your job search. The vast majority of employers worldwide now expect their potential teachers to have undergone some form of formal teacher training before they set foot in the classroom. Unfortunately, the regulations have been tightened in China in recent times,...  [Read more]

Hong Kong is a traditional favorite with many teachers as it is a modern, vibrant place where English is commonly used and most Western style comforts are readily available. The downside of its popularity is that the competition for the best positions is generally very strong. To give yourself the best chance of success, there are a few things you should know. Although there have been government guidelines in place for many years regarding foreign teachers, these have only recently begun to be properly enforced. The result of this is that it is now very difficult for anyone without a university degree and two years teaching experience and/or a TESOL qualification to find a legitimate job. On top of these basic restrictions, each employer is free to set their own requirements for jobs...  [Read more]

Home / TESOL USA / TESOL Online in Missouri - Teacher English Jobs / Northwoods, Missouri TESOL Online & Teaching English Jobs Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Missouri? Are you interested in teaching English in Northwoods, Missouri? Check out our opportunities in Northwoods, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In this unit I have gained an...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Rate TESOL Teachers and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: K.S. – U.S.A. said: I have gained considerable knowledge from this course. Although I read constantly and have a degree in english, I found the grammar and tense lessons very helpful, not only as a brush up on the actual information, but as learning tool in approaching that kind of material from a non-english speaking perspective. Being fairly organized myself I appreciated the emphasis the course placed on not only lesson planning but material usage, use of time and anticipating problems, some of which I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Organisation TESOL TESOL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.M. –U.S.A. said: As someone who has gained a degree in education I chose the course because it was a formal requirement for the program I am applying to. I was sure that after a four year degree in a private school for education that I would not learn much from an online course but I was surprised. The college had taught me grammar to teach young learners but I learned far more in the online class. I assumed a native english speaker would be able to breeze through grammar but I was mistaken. I had...  [Read more]

Home / TESOL USA / TESOL Online in Missouri - Teacher English Jobs / Sedalia, Missouri TESOL Online & Teaching English Jobs Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Missouri? Are you interested in teaching English in Sedalia, Missouri? Check out our opportunities in Sedalia, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! During this unit I have gained an...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Organizations Accelerated TESOL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: C.H. – U.S.A. said: I have personally gained more insight into how to approach and work with english Language Learners - something I will definitely use if I decide to teach abroad but also if I decide to teach at a local high school here in Texas since there are so many people, especially recent immigrants, who are learning english. Additionally, as I am currently earning a master’s degree in Education, it was interesting to see the different approaches and resources presented in the TEFL units...  [Read more]

The USA has long been a destination of choice for immigrants, migrant workers, business professionals, and international students from every imaginable corner of the world. While all these different groups have their own reasons for choosing the U.S., one thing is generally the same among them all, i.e, the need to improve their English. Whether it is just a short-term visit or something more permanent, the countless numbers of new arrivals means there are always plenty of opportunities for TESOL qualified teachers in cities and towns across the country. One thing it is important to know is that a university degree is typically required if you want to teach English in the USA. If you want to teach within the public school system, you will most likely also require a state teaching...  [Read more]