Teaching Abroad - Tiger English

badgerbadger27

Hi,

I have been looking into the possibility of teaching abroad recently. I have a college degree and I am currently in the process of completing a Hdip. I am not too optimistic of getting a full time job in Ireland so i see this as the perfect opportunity to get a teaching job abroad and do some travelling.

I came across the organisation Tiger English however I am slightly sceptical about this because they do not seem to have a working website and I am reluctant to give any personal information. can anyone confirm whether they are a reputable company or not?

finally if anyone has any opinions on where they think the best place to travel to would be I am open to suggestions? like i have just said I am only beginning to look into this and any advice would be incredibly helpful.

Thanks

Mr. Loverman

I live in China. There are plenty of job opportunities here.

You can come on a tourist visa, find a job, and then do a visa run to Hong Kong for your work visa.

China is a challenge (major cultural differences) but it is super interesting.

Roisy7

badgerbadger27 wrote: »

Hi,

I have been looking into the possibility of teaching abroad recently. I have a college degree and I am currently in the process of completing a Hdip. I am not too optimistic of getting a full time job in Ireland so i see this as the perfect opportunity to get a teaching job abroad and do some travelling.

I came across the organisation Tiger English however I am slightly sceptical about this because they do not seem to have a working website and I am reluctant to give any personal information. can anyone confirm whether they are a reputable company or not?

finally if anyone has any opinions on where they think the best place to travel to would be I am open to suggestions? like i have just said I am only beginning to look into this and any advice would be incredibly helpful.

Thanks

I've never heard of tiger English?! Tefl should suit you down to the ground as you've the h dip. Best of luck!

innominat

Maybe try daves esl board, plenty of jobs in Korea. They pay for your flight and accommodation. I spent a year in a public school near Seoul was fine.

Matt_Trakker

Loads of places won't hire you with a TEFL, they ain't work the paper they're written on, get a CELTA instead.

badgerbadger27

innominat wrote: »

Maybe try daves esl board, plenty of jobs in Korea. They pay for your flight and accommodation. I spent a year in a public school near Seoul was fine.

how exactly did you manage to get them to pay for your flights and accommodation?

that would be a massive attraction for me as I am currently (like most college students) broke!

One thing that I am unsure about also is the fact that my graduation from the Hdip is not until September? Would this be a problem with regards to accreditation because I would prefer to go at the beginning of this summer?

innominat

Flights and accom are standard for every job in Korea. Nothing extra required from you.
All you need is a BA/Bsc. I think GEPIK needs a TEFL but most dont care.
Do a CELTA if you want a TEFL the rest are pretty worthless.

badgerbadger27

innominat wrote: »

Flights and accom are standard for every job in Korea. Nothing extra required from you.
All you need is a BA/Bsc. I think GEPIK needs a TEFL but most dont care.
Do a CELTA if you want a TEFL the rest are pretty worthless.

where is the best place to start looking for a job in korea so in that case?

I have a degree already and I have teaching experience so if jobs are as plentiful as people say then I should have no problems!

innominat

http://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/korea/
Daves esl korean board
Email your CV to as many recruiters as possible. They will tell you what documents you need.
You need a background check plus notarized and apostled degree I believe.

badgerbadger27

innominat wrote: »

http://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/korea/
Daves esl korean board
Email your CV to as many recruiters as possible. They will tell you what documents you need.
You need a background check plus notarized and apostled degree I believe.

thanks for the help!

really appreciate it!

innominat

And one other thing. IF you get offered a job ask to talk to another teacher at the school and ask them some questions.
Like
are you payed on time? what are the living conditions like? holidays ect

badgerbadger27

innominat wrote: »

And one other thing. IF you get offered a job ask to talk to another teacher at the school and ask them some questions.
Like
are you payed on time? what are the living conditions like? holidays ect

good idea, thanks!

Any tips on what to include in the CV?

innominat

For me I just sent a regular CV with work and education history. Highlight any TEFL or classroom experience. Dont worry if you have no experience you can still find job.