I'm a 24 year-old, Canadian citizen who aspires to relocate to Singapore in the coming months. I wish to study abroad and move closer to my girlfriend, who currently resides there. I would like to teach English, and have thoroughly researched British Council Singapore as a feasible (and plausible) prospect. I have also investigated various TEFL courses, but question their credibility. British Council sounds like a well-established institute and appears to be an ideal fit given my foreign capacity.
Does this course of action seem practical to you? I understand that I will require financial stability; in order to secure a job, I'll need either a work permit or student pass - the latter of which I would procure upon registering with British Council? How likely would it be for a Canadian citizen, studying in Singapore, to find employment? I've no real credentials besides a high school equivalence and one semester of post-secondary, so I would imagine that any work I were to find would be less than luxurious? I'm okay with that, so long as I can afford a place to stay. Moreover, my girlfriend wouldn't be staying with me. I'd like for someday to acquire a permanent residence in Singapore.
This is a large step for me; one of which I'm tenacious enough to achieve. My resolve is great, and I'm striving to reach this goal before the year's end. I'm reaching out to the members of this forum who are presumably better informed than I am, in hopes that I can grasp a greater perspective of what's to come in light of initiating this transition. Has anyone had any experience with British Council Singapore? What will be required of me? Will securing an apartment, as well as financial stability, be possible? Is there anything else you would recommend?
I await any responses, and appreciate them in advance.
Best wishes,
L.R.M.