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Is TEFL worth it?

willyturner · 2013-09-05 12:56:42

I'm thinking of doing a TEFL course but I've heard good and bad things about it. Is there much work in it in Ireland or do you have to travel to use it? Will

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05-09-2013 1:56pm

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willyturner

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I'm thinking of doing a TEFL course but I've heard good and bad things about it. Is there much work in it in Ireland or do you have to travel to use it?

Will

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#2 11-12-2013 8:19pm
innominat

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If you wish to work in Ireland you will need a CELTA or similar not any old TEFL will do!! I worked in Korea so maybe im biased but I would think going abroad would be the main reason to do a TEFL cert.

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#3 12-12-2013 4:03pm
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As above, if you want to work in a Dept. of Education recognised school in Ireland you will have to have an approved qualification - basically CELT or CELTA.

The availability of work is seasonal, there is a lot more during the summer but there can be quite a bit in the 'off season' too. Depends very much on the School you are working for.

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