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What qualifications do I need to teach English/ESL in Australia?

September 29th, 2009

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I’m thinking of immegrating to Australia and would like to know what teaching qualifications will I need to continue my career there.
I am already an ESL teach in England and have an MA in English Creative Writing + Trinity TESOL + City & Guilds Teacher Qualifications.

Can I get a job that will pay the rent and bills with those qualifications?
Can I convert those into Australiam qualifications?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

By: Zeena

Tags: Advice, Teach English, Trinity

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2 Responses to “What qualifications do I need to teach English/ESL in Australia?”

1. Curious_Yank_N_Korea Says:
   October 1st, 2009 at 02:09

   Hi Zeena,

   I have to tell you that your chances of landing a nice ESL job in Australia is not nearly as lucrative as it would be if you consider going elsewhere in the Asian region. South Korea and Japan lead the way for needs of ESL and native English speakers. British are by far the preferred, followed by U.S. Americans and Canadians. I also have acquaintances that teach ESL who are from the Philippines, New Zealand, and yes, even Australia.

   Your overall qualifications would land you a job right now, today in any language institute in South Korea or Japan and pay you well. The market just isn’t as great in Aussie Land, and as you say, may not make ends meet, pay the rent and the bills, especially if you like to get out and “do” things and “see” things once in awhile.

   I haven’t returned to Australia since I left there in 1985, but can tell you based on knowledge, experience, ESL Teacher comraderie, and information pulled off the Internet, don’t go to Australia expecting great things unless you do your homework and get a job offer before you depart England.

   I do hope this has been informative for you.

2. Jim E Says:
   October 1st, 2009 at 09:16

   YUP, that is pretty much right.

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