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gfell · Thu 25-Oct-07, 02:04 PM

This is not true at all. In many countries, if you don't hold a minimum Bachelor's degree, then you don't even have a chance at teaching abroad. Many schools require you to hold a degree in order to have you issued a work permit. In many cases, "no degree = no job and no visa".

The advantages of a TEFL / Celta qualification is that it's focussed on the task of teaching ESL students, and will give you the tools you require to peform in the classroom.

So your statement that a TEFL / Celta qualification is better than a degree is completely wrong.

Thu 25-Oct-07, 02:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
gfell Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location: Posts: 654	Re: Value of a Degree vs. value of Cert. This is not true at all. In many countries, if you don't hold a minimum Bachelor's degree, then you don't even have a chance at teaching abroad. Many schools require you to hold a degree in order to have you issued a work permit. In many cases, "no degree = no job and no visa". The advantages of a TEFL / Celta qualification is that it's focussed on the task of teaching ESL students, and will give you the tools you require to peform in the classroom. So your statement that a TEFL / Celta qualification is better than a degree is completely wrong. __________________ English Teacher and Student Site Teach English and Study Abroad! Teaching Community at Teacher Forums ESL Teacher and Student Directory!