TEFL or CELTA (Money is tight, that's why)

Qardaha · 22-09-2013 02:29PM #1

Hello everyone,

Apart from CELTA being superior than your average TEFL 120 hour course, how does it affect wages and/or job opportunities.

I'm look at Spain or Dubai, preferably Spain.

Does it make a big difference on wages?

Thanks

EDIT: Assuming there are even jobs to be had in either place.

gaf1983 · 23-09-2013 07:51PM

Hi Qardaha, a lot of job listings around the world specify that candidates must have a CELTA or equivalent qualification. Also, if you would like to get work in Ireland or the UK with a recognised school, CELTA or a qualification of equal standing is a prerequisite.

Caonima · 24-09-2013 01:09AM

As far as I'm aware, to get a decent teaching job in Europe, you'd need a CELTA (or potentially even a DELTA). In Asia, where I work, having a CELTA does equate to a higher salary, although not by any significant factor, and better opportunities. It takes you out of the entry-level jobs and moves you upwards in a way that my TEFL didn't. However, the real rub is that if you've got a CELTA and a few years' experience, you could also apply to be an IELTS examiner, which is where the real money is nowadays. I've recently become one - needed my CELTA and three years' experience teaching adults - but my salary has exponentially grown doing IELTS part-time and teaching full-time. Would that I could just do IELTS, I'd be in a great position, but sadly the visa situ over here doesn't allow it.

TEFL or CELTA (Money is tight, that's why)

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