Finding a job as a second language teacher in an International school bangkok

[Mickey Cohen]

Hi there,

I wish to work in an International school in bangkok as a second language teacher (not english), the problem is I only have a Bachelor of Business and a TESOL plus roughly 5 years experience teaching kids from international schools but privately as well as corporate teaching. I think its a bit late to apply for this year but I can get ready for next year. What are my chances? What could I do to succeed in my quest? I will be grateful if you can post any information. Cheers

Edited March 20, 2015 by Mickey Cohen

[piltdown]

With a name like your posting name might not Hewbrew be an option.

[samsensam]

to succeed; PGCE followed by at least a year teaching the UK curriculum in the UK (i assume you're from the UK)

[Mickey Cohen]

Im not from the uk

Im not hebrew either its just a forum name

[lostinisaan]

Im not from the uk

Im not hebrew either its just a forum name

But you teach Yiddish?

Edited March 20, 2015 by lostinisaan

[Mickey Cohen]

Haha I wish my grand parents would have taugh me. They were german teachers in oxford university but I teach french

[saroq]

To gain employment in a true international school you will need a proper teaching qualification, not a TOFEL or any other half ass certificate that people get and call themselves a teacher with, a proper degree and relevant full-time experience for a minimum of two years. Luckily for you there are plenty of half ass schools in Bangkok that call themselves international schools so they'll turn a blind eye to those requirements but teaching French as a second language will limit the potential employment pool for you. Find out what the requirements are to work in a language school or local school, it's a very low bar so you're probably already over qualified.

[Mickey Cohen]

To gain employment in a true international school you will need a proper teaching qualification, not a TOFEL or any other half ass certificate that people get and call themselves a teacher with, a proper degree and relevant full-time experience for a minimum of two years. Luckily for you there are plenty of half ass schools in Bangkok that call themselves international schools so they'll turn a blind eye to those requirements but teaching French as a second language will limit the potential employment pool for you. Find out what the requirements are to work in a language school or local school, it's a very low bar so you're probably already over qualified.

Thanks for the answer,

I have 5 years exp in a language school in bkk only teaching French. So I was wondering what were the requirements for international schools. Having an english teaching degree will have no sense wouldn't it?

[dao16]

There was a job posting for a full time french teacher on aj forum just the other day. Go look. They are around. If nothing else, go to the Lycee Francais in BKK and ask the French teachers there. They should have an idea of where other French speakers go to teach.

[Scott]

Please don't post commercial links. You can send them by PM if need be.

[Mickey Cohen]

Any other ideas?

[jdinasia]

Watch the employment boards, but as far as genuine accredited international schools (accredited outside of Thailand) you do not have the qualifications. You might be able to swing the international program at a Thai university or Thai school with an IP

[lostinisaan]

Any other ideas?

Two links were deleted. One job offer I had posted was brand new.

I Googled it for you, found some within a few minutes and you're still asking the same question?

BTW, 5 years at a language school in Bangkok would have given you the right ideas, if your statement was true. Something doesn't sound right.

P.S. Your words:

"the problem is I only have a Bachelor of Business and a TESOL plus roughly 5 years experience teaching kids from international schools but privately as well as corporate teaching"

Edited March 24, 2015 by lostinisaan

[Phatcharanan]

St. Andrews International School (Bangkok) and the Regents School (Bangkok campus) are National Curriculum schools that also employ French, Spanish, German language teachers within their MFL departments.

Not sure what their minimum qualification requirements are though.

[claffey]

To gain employment in a true international school you will need a proper teaching qualification, not a TOFEL or any other half ass certificate that people get and call themselves a teacher with, a proper degree and relevant full-time experience for a minimum of two years. Luckily for you there are plenty of half ass schools in Bangkok that call themselves international schools so they'll turn a blind eye to those requirements but teaching French as a second language will limit the potential employment pool for you. Find out what the requirements are to work in a language school or local school, it's a very low bar so you're probably already over qualified.

Thanks for the answer,

I have 5 years exp in a language school in bkk only teaching French. So I was wondering what were the requirements for international schools. Having an english teaching degree will have no sense wouldn't it?

The English teaching degree teaches you how to teach. French/German/ Spanish teachers are also expected to have a PGCE or B/ED with QTS and at least three years experience teaching UK curriculum... There may be exceptions if you were a qualified teacher from France, Germany etc and had experience teaching UK curriculum in UK.

[claffey]

St. Andrews International School (Bangkok) and the Regents School (Bangkok campus) are National Curriculum schools that also employ French, Spanish, German language teachers within their MFL departments.

Not sure what their minimum qualification requirements are though.

PGCE OR B/ed with QTS and at least three years experience in UK or intenational school..