non-native English teachers: TEFL/TOEIC/TOEFL/IELTS

[peterkeip]

Hi to anybody, as far as I got to know: non-native speakers that just hold TEFL/TOEIC/TOEFL/IELTS etc. do get a provisional teacher´s permit certificate, 2 years valid, only. In addition a work permit and a non-Immigrant-B-visa can be issued.

In order to obtain a permanent teacher´s licence (renewed every 5 years) you will need an educational degree (BA/MA etc.).

As I understood it in the right way: so called unqualified teachers (without a degree) have to leave the country after 2 ? 3 ? 4 ? years ? Is that right or are there further options ?

Thank you very much for your reply

[DILLIGAD]

This is not Isaan related so should be in teaching forum

[theoldgit]

This is not Isaan related so should be in teaching forum

Agree, moved to teaching for expert advice.

[TerryLH]

I believe TOEIC is the test they need, not the others.

This will be in addition to the other requirements, not instead of.

[Mario2008]

You need an English proficiency test, of which TOEIC is one.

You need it for the waiver, together with a university degree. The waiver is valid for 2 years, but can be extended by another 2 years. It is also specifically for the school you teach. if you change schools, you need a new waiver.

Some schools do not fall under the OBEC and Teachers council, like universities and language schools. There is no need for a (waiver of) the teaching license to teach at them. But for regular elementary and secondary schools you need to get a (waiver of) the teaching license.

[lostinisaan]

You need an English proficiency test, of which TOEIC is one.

You need it for the waiver, together with a university degree. The waiver is valid for 2 years, but can be extended by another 2 years. It is also specifically for the school you teach. if you change schools, you need a new waiver.

Some schools do not fall under the OBEC and Teachers council, like universities and language schools. There is no need for a (waiver of) the teaching license to teach at them. But for regular elementary and secondary schools you need to get a (waiver of) the teaching license.

Hi Mario,

How many times did you, Scott, Sly and many others try to explain the same old stuff to the same old guy?

A guy who wanted TVF members to ":donate" money for him. I would feel ashamed. But some people obviously don't care.

All needed advice was given to him for so many times in multiple threads, that it's not funny anymore.

[Scott]

We explain stuff as many times as we need to. The membership is ever changing and the rules are in constant flux. Rules in one province don't apply in another. We don't expect new members, or even older members, to be up on the latest that is happening.

The teaching forum is mild compared to the visa forum.

Sharing your knowledge is appreciated. Complaining about what people don't know isn't appreciated so much.