Q&A: A good way to travel as work without formal education?

Question by A = A: A good way to travel as work without formal education?

I have little to no obligation or responsibility in the states and id really like to travel. I havnt completed my degree yet, but i really havnt seen anything that will permit me to travel and live in another country. The only program ive seen is the TEFL program, but i think i need a degree to qualify? Any other professions i could get involved in?




Best answer:

Answer by ICAL
If you don't have a degree there are still possibilities to find work teaching English. These countries do not always require a degree:

* China - the demand here is so great they often overlook the need for a degree.
* Indonesia
* Ecuador
* Czech republic (although you will need a passport from an EU member state to teach here)

You will, however, need a TEFL Certificate to show you have knowledge of the subject and teaching it. Most courses do not require you to have a degree to take the certificate. The TEFL certificate can be taken either in-house or online at your own pace which is a much cheaper option (see http://icalweb.com).

Also, don't forget that you may well be able to find work in countries which normally require a degree.

To get these jobs you usually need to be in the country in person, ideally around the start of the new school year. If you contact as many schools as you can you may well be able to find one which is in need of a teacher and is willing to overlook the degree requirements due to the urgency of getting a native speaker into the classroom!

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