Teach English In Austria
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Danny Said:
Japan work question? LOOK!!?We Answered:
I worked in Japan as an English teacher, without an undergraduate degree so the person who said 'anybody who says you can is lying' doesn't know jack. But as an American you can't and you said Austrians can't either. :-(Have you thought about teaching German (if you can speak it).There are less German speakers and it may be easier to get a job without a degree that way. At least it ups your chances to look for work in either/both languages.
As another poster said Nova went bankrupt. A new company called G-communication took over Nova's business and is currently running it as Nova did (just on a lot smaller scale).
Almost all other jobs require a degree, or another type of visa (working holiday which you said you can't get or spouse etc.)
As someone else mentioned getting here on a student visa or some other visa like cultural or entertainment (if they apply), then you can always change later if you can find yourself a position.
And as another person mentioned you can come to Japan on a 3 months tourism visa and see what work you can pick up (private students are paid in cash so no visa checks) and you might be able to land a sponsored visa by applying at all the employment agencies...
Because a lot of places don't actually check your accreditation - and I know (personally) of 3 people who have jobs with visa's they purchased online. But I also heard of someone who didn't get a position because the government checked his degree when he applied for his visa, as they do random checks, apparently.
There are quite a few jobs that are offered for people who already live in Japan. As the company doesn't want to bother with advertising abroad when they don't need to.
If you have enough cash to get by and don't mind living in a guesthouse you can manage on a tourist visa, with privates and leaving the country to visit other places in asia for the weekend every 90 days.
There is a online publication called Ohayo Sensei which you should look at and you can see what I mean about jobs being available to those who already live in Japan.
It will be really, really hard to get a job without a degree, and right now isn't the best time because of the Nova thing, but if you are desperate and really, really want to be here then it can be done.
Or see if someone wants a homestay/english teacher - I've seen it advertised once or twice but don't know anyone personally who's done it. But you could advertise here to swap english for a room and a small wage. Don't know what visa that would be though.
As for privates the base rate is 3000yen a lesson (usually an hour) and a guesthouse is about 35000yen a month for shared accom in Tokyo.
Joseph Said:
where can I find students who are interested in teaching English in China in short term.?We Answered:
I volunteered for a program in China last year. Taught at several school in Guangxi area. I am not sure what you want but I have some sites that might help you and one that might let you advertise for free. Do you know the area you want to work in china. Have you had and interaction with the government. Do you just want students or some old retired teachers like me?Judith Said:
Does anyone know of a Berlitz school located in Bavaria Germany or the Germany-Austria border area?We Answered:
The following site lists the various Berlitz locations in Germany.After this, you are on your own.
Good luck.
Darlene Said:
How do mobile phone numbers begin in the UK?We Answered:
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Lucille Said:
How easy is it for a native English speaker to get a job as an English teacher or assistant in Austria?We Answered:
This information is not confirmed by any official sources, but it is what everybody says at university:High school:
If you are qualified to teach a foreign language in your country at high school level most countries where that language is used in education will count that as a qualification for teaching your native language.
Example: A person from the UK studies German at university level (at least to B.A. level - it could be that you have to have an M.A.) AND is qualified to teach German at high school level. They can teach English in Austria at high school level .
In general, I think it is important that you have some sort of pedagogical/ language teaching qualification in addition to your language studies. Also, three years of college in German might not be considered enough.
Universities and colleges:
While the state high school system might be difficult to get into, but colleges and universities might be easier to access, as at that level, native speakers are sought after. However, you would have to have at least an M.A.
Look at Fachhochschulen and Universitäten (Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik.)
Private sector and community colleges:
The good news is that English is taught in all schools, higher or lower, private or state run, community college, etc. There are a host of private language schools as well.
For that (the private) sector, it would be good to have an internationally recognized certification for teaching English as a Second Language .
Look at Cambridge Certificates for more information.
Assistants:
If you are American, this is real easy ;-)
Look at the programmes operated by the Fulbright Commission.
BTW what Wolfgang said about available jobs is only true for certain parts of the country. Also what he says about pay does not make sense, at least not for state run schools, as pay does not depend on the amount of applicants for one job!