fruity Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 A former UK qualified general subjects teacher friend( secondary level & special needs qualification ) would like to teach here in Thailand. To get a position, would he need a TEFL / TESOL certificate? Thanks in advance & apologies if this topic already covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck1941 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 It wouldn't hurt, that's for sure, and would make finding a job easier. But if you have qualifications beyond a tefl degree, you may not need a tefl. Like, teaching Science or Math in English at an International School, or a Thai uni, or even in the corporate sphere, but such jobs are not plentiful. You also have to consider the hiring cycle here in LOS, which may give you plenty of time (four weeks) to get a tefl. Chook dee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 If you are a qualified teacher, as in having a Bachelor's Degree in Education (I can't remember the UK equivalent) and you are licensed to teach in the UK, you most certainly do not need a TEFL. Of course, getting one is helpful, but experienced teachers pretty much trump everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatcharanan Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) Fully agree with Scott. I am the same, UK qualified. Never needed a TEFL. Home country certification pretty much tops everything here so save your money that a TEFL would cost. You will still need to do the 20 hour 'Thai culture' course but after that you would have no probs getting your 5 year teaching license. The school you eventually work for should sort out that course for you. Edited November 2, 2010 by Phatcharanan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Fully agree with Scott. I am the same, UK qualified. Never needed a TEFL. Home country certification pretty much tops everything here so save your money that a TEFL would cost. You will still need to do the 20 hour 'Thai culture' course but after that you would have no probs getting your 5 year teaching license. The school you eventually work for should sort out that course for you. Many thanks for the replies. Very much appreciated. Is there a publication or website advertising teaching positions available in Thailand that would be suitable for my friend as described above? Any information will be very much appreciated. Cheers in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatcharanan Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 www.tes.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzieovaseas Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Fully agree with Scott. I am the same, UK qualified. Never needed a TEFL. Home country certification pretty much tops everything here so save your money that a TEFL would cost. You will still need to do the 20 hour 'Thai culture' course but after that you would have no probs getting your 5 year teaching license. The school you eventually work for should sort out that course for you. Many thanks for the replies. Very much appreciated. Is there a publication or website advertising teaching positions available in Thailand that would be suitable for my friend as described above? Any information will be very much appreciated. Cheers in advance Im pretty sure chang mai university offers an online TEFL course, you can do it in your own time and costs about half of any of the same regular course. If you're already a qualified teacher that might be a good way to go.. Having said that, I have'nt done it or heard any feedback of it, so i don't know first hand if it has any weight or the quality thereof. I wonder if any posters have done it and can comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatcharanan Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 For the OP's circumstances then an online TEFL would be of zero value. I don't personally know of any good employer that would place value on an online TEFL. They lack the practical teaching elememt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loaded Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Im pretty sure chang mai university offers an online TEFL course, you can do it in your own time and costs about half of any of the same regular course. If you're already a qualified teacher that might be a good way to go.. Having said that, I have'nt done it or heard any feedback of it, so i don't know first hand if it has any weight or the quality thereof. I wonder if any posters have done it and can comment? The Chiang Mai University TEFL programs were recently closed by the university. If you click on this link and then click on the "notice regarding International University Serivice (IUS)", you'll read an announcement from the university" http://www.li.chiangmai.ac.th/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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