Teaching Job When You Are Not A Native English Speaker

[Strike07]

I come from Poland, as you know it's not a country where english is an official language. But let's say I would like to teach english in Thailand, what would I have to do?

I was thinking of getting B.A of Arts in English at Ramkhamhaeng University and then TEFL course if needed. Would that be enough?

Also I noticed that in many teaching job offers it is cleary stated "native speakers only".

[Scott]

At some schools, native speaker means 'white skin'. Many don't care if you are from an English speaking country or not.

[scorecard]

At some schools, native speaker means 'white skin'. Many don't care if you are from an English speaking country or not.

Take a look at ajahn.com, lots of elevant information on this site.

[Strike07]

I've checked that site, anymore opinions?<br>

[SEETEFL]

A Polish guy, who didn't have a degree, completed our course a couple of years ago and found full-time employment with a work permit at a school just outside Chiang Mai within a week. I believe he had already developed a relationship with the school while he was training.

If you email me, I'll send you a contact email address so that you can discuss with him in Polish training at SEE and employment .

John Quinn

http://seetefl.com

info (at) seetefl (dot) com

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[Strike07]

This is an interesting info but I don't believe I can make it with TEFL only. My english is not good enough yet. To do that B.A of Arts in English first is a necessity. And I believe it is not a waste of time since I will improve my language skills and get a degree.