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  • 11-05-2015 4:49pm
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    noway12345
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    What's the current situation in Ireland in regard to employment opportunities with TEFL? I'm thinking of doing a Celta course, is it worth it? Or do you have to head abroad to get work?


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    CiboC
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    To work in a recognised English language school in Ireland you need a primary degree and a recognised TEFL qualification (CELT or CELTA are the two most common).

    There is plenty of work available over the summer for qualified teachers, less so outside of this period - there are opportunities but it would be more week to week as opposed to a solid 6 - 8 week block that you may get during the summer.

    Any of the online TEFL courses that you see advertised are a complete waste of money and will not qualify you for anything despite what they may claim.


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    evolving_doors
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    CiboC wrote: »
    To work in a recognised English language school in Ireland you need a primary degree and a recognised TEFL qualification (CELT or CELTA are the two most common).

    There is plenty of work available over the summer for qualified teachers, less so outside of this period - there are opportunities but it would be more week to week as opposed to a solid 6 - 8 week block that you may get during the summer.

    Any of the online TEFL courses that you see advertised are a complete waste of money and will not qualify you for anything despite what they may claim.

    Is it still the 120hrs cert that they look for?


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    noway12345
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    What if you don't have a primary degree?


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    CiboC
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    Gebgbegb wrote: »
    Is it still the 120hrs cert that they look for?

    Yes, still 120 hour minimum.
    noway12345 wrote: »
    What if you don't have a primary degree?

    Then you cannot teach in an ACELS recognised school.

    There are non-ACELS schools operating (many of which have been in the news for the wrong reasons over the last 12 months...) and it may be possible to get work there.

    If you cannot teach in Ireland you may be able to teach abroad - the degree requirement is only for ACELS schools in Ireland. Other countries will have their own regulations. You can still take a CELT course even if you do not have a primary degree, the provider will just want to make sure you understand that you will not be able to teach in an ACELS school no matter how well you do on the course.


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