Tefl South Korea Without 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]

Spain is popular with foreign ESL teachers for many reasons including the consistently booming job market, the easy going culture, the warm climate, and the great food. Jobs can be found all year-round in many areas, but are you eligible to work there legally? The simple answer is no, you do not require a degree in order to legally teach English in Spain. There are no government requirements for teachers to have any kind of academic background and the demand is so high in many areas that employers are equally unconcerned about your degree status. Generally speaking, schools in Spain prefer native English speakers in their classrooms as this is what most local students are looking for. However, they will not simply hire you on that basis without having completed some form of teacher...  [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]

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]

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]

If you are TESOL qualified and you have a university degree you will have a huge choice of options for teaching English all over the world. For those without a degree, the options are more limited but still plentiful. Recently, some of the more popular countries for teaching English abroad have begun to demand that teachers have a degree in order to qualify for a work visa. In particular, some of the big Asian markets for teachers such as South Korea, Japan and Taiwan now require a degree to obtain the necessary paperwork to stay and work long-term. Most of the high-salary Middle East countries are also difficult to crack without a certain level of formal qualifications. Despite these examples, there are still many options open for non-degree holders if you are flexible in where you...  [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]

Check out tefl tesol about Preparation 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: J.L. – U.S.A. said: Throughout this course, I have really come to appreciate how lucky I am to be a native english speaker and how much I take for granted about some of the many complicated verb tenses, syntaxes, and odd pronunciations involved in using the english language properly. I have become much more aware of my everyday english pronunciation and writing. There were many times where I felt frustrated and confused by my own language, therefore, I think I can use this experience to understand...  [Read more]

Online English teaching is a very popular way to earn a living, either full time from home, or part time while traveling the world. The qualifications for becoming an ESL teacher online vary from one platform to the next, but will often include things like a TESOL certification, a university degree, prior teaching experience, and certain technical equipment. Continue reading to learn everything you need to know to land the ideal online teaching job! To become an online English teacher you will typically need a 120-hour TESOL certification from an internationally recognized and accredited institution. If you want potential employers to take your qualifications seriously and consider you for an online teaching position, you must ensure that your certificate comes from a reputable...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies Advanced 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: W.M. - South Africa said: The course helped me to assess what I already know as a teacher, as well as areas that I am neglecting and should pay more attention to. I realized that I already gained a lot of experience as a teacher in the past 20 years, teaching in South Africa, South korea and the United Arab Emirates. Areas I could pay more attention to are grammar and pronunciation. I haven’t studied in a long time and wanted to do a “refresher” course. I noticed that a lot of schools in the Far East...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Affordable TESOL Program 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: L.C. – U.S.A. said: As an english teacher in South korea working with all different age groups and abilities, this course has given me tremendous insight into the modalities and approaches to various types of teaching methods. I had little experience before coming here and started working two days after arriving without any training or guidance. Luckily, the private language academy I work for has a set curriculum, textbook ,and testing that cycles on a monthly basis. Anyone can do my job, but this...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cheapest TESOL School 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. A & K. B - South Africa said: This course has given us a good sense of what will be expected from us in future ESL teaching jobs. I will be in South korea next year teaching and I now feel a lot more confident about it, I have really had fun creating lesson plans and I now feel that I will be more prepared (Chris). Both of us gained a lot of knowledge from the tense units and other language units as it has been so long since we were in school. Overall we found the course very helpful as it gave us a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Provider Legitimate 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: R. D. - Canada said: As I come to the end of this course I also approach the completion of my university undergraduate degree. What I have learned as a student has been complimented by what I have now learned as an ESL educator. There are many things as a student which I did not think about when I considered teaching ESL. There are so many things related to pedagogy which have been helpful in this course that I might not have considered otherwise. The reason I took this course is that I am planning to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates Weekend 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: D.S. - South Korea said: I have learned a great amount about the english language which has been forgotten. I have learned various teaching methodologies and skills that can be applied in english as well as other subjects. As a teacher armed with a TEFL certificate, I would like to use my certificate to secure jobs other than in the Republic of korea. This course was comprehensive and covered many areas necessary to anyone wanting to teach english. The skills gained from this course can be used where english...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre Short 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.J. – Korea said: Coming to teach in South korea straight after graduating from college, and with no formal education or training in TEFL had its pros and cons. I was under the care of a co-teacher, who also had no previous experience teaching english, so together, we did the best we could and used the textbook A LOT. However, after a few years in the schools, and learning from different teachers, and experiencing a few training sessions here and there, I realized that coming into the english as a second...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lessons Fulltime 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: B.L. – U.S.A. said: Having taught EFL in South korea for 15 months with no prior teaching experience, this course was extremely an enjoyable program for me. While teaching overseas, I would be following formats that really did not make sense to me, but after taking this course I have discovered so many reasons for why I was required to teach certain lessons with distinct structures. The course provided me with a great review of English grammar. I am a native English speaker, and even I have problems...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Higher TESOL Center 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: A.J. – U.S.A. said: I have personally gained a new understanding for the rules of english grammar. It is very structured and detail-oriented. After taking this course it has been evident how difficult it is to fully understand the language. However, I did gain a new sense of appreciation for english through this course. This course has helped me think on my feet, as I had to take ambiguous situations and try to make them work as best as possible. I am sure that is indicative of any future school I will be...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about Organisations Diploma 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: B.H. – U.S.A. said: By taking this course, I have gained many insights and knowledge on english language teaching. The engage, study, activate stage plan was one of the most memorable and most valuable concepts throughout the course. The ESA process and the lesson plan templates have helped me gain some confidence in creating and planning lessons for the classroom. The lessons on grammar and tenses have really helped me get back up to speed on things I have learned over a decade ago but have, like...  [Read more]