ah, no...trapjaw wrote:Perhaps I'm using the wrong phrase when I say "tuition centre" - what I mean is kind of like a language centre (I've seen a few posts about the I Can Read chain)? Is this what you're referring to, Taxico?
I've seen a few ads online for private institutions who offer reading/grammar/phonics programs that mention that a teaching qualification is preferred but not absolutely essential, and some websites mention that a BA degree plus TEFL or a year or two of experience with kids will suffice as a bare minimum - although it does seem that teaching qualifications are preferred.
Most expats who work for private or International Schools are provided work passes by their employers. You do NOT need a teaching cert at all schools - esp with experience backing you up AND if you're in a niche field (IT, language etc).trapjaw wrote:Thanks very much for the detailed clarification, Taxico.
Sooo... Most expats who work for the private schools would already be residence/work permit holders, possessing this status prior to and independent of the job? That seems like it would make things rather difficult for me.
Do you want to teach EFL? Why not apply to British Council? If you wish to teach English as a subject in school, then apply to Int schools.trapjaw wrote:Hi everyone! This is my first post here. My girlfriend is currently working in Singapore as a flight attendant for Singapore Airlines, and I'm hoping to move out there to join her and find a job in around 6 months or so (I'm currently back in South Africa assisting my elderly parents while my father is recovering from some major surgery, hence the delay.)
My background: I'm a South African male, 32, with a Masters degree in English Literature. I've spent most of the last decade of my life teaching English in Taiwan - cumulatively, I have around 7 years of experience there, teaching children from age 5 and up to adults. I also have a few years of experience tutoring first year English Lit students here in SA.
I've also done a fair bit of writing and editing - my main hobby is writing novels, novellas and short stories.
If anyone has any suggestions regarding what sort of employment I could possibly go for in Singapore, I would be most appreciative of your advice.
I will be visiting my girlfriend in Singapore in June, and I thought that that might be a good time to perhaps get my CV around to potential employers. PMs are welcome
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