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8Ball · Thu 12-Jan-06, 05:58 PM

Hey everyone, I'm new to this English teaching scene, so I'm just wondering if any kind person can give me a few tips or guide me in the correct direction.

Basically, I'm 21, born and raised in Australia, and I've got a University degree (Bachelor Of Commerce). Looking at some of the ads, I think I've met the basic requirements (apart from those requiring official teaching certificates). One concern is that I'm asian, although I've lived in Australia my whole life.

I've read a couple of posts here and there so I have a bit of an idea, like for example, I shouldn't even bother applying for Taiwan becuase they only look for non-asians?

So for someone in my position, where should I begin? Personally, Japan is my first preference, but would I have much of a chance with no prior English teaching experience? Or should I try out for China first, which seems to me to be a lot more flexible?

Also, as I have past tuition experience, do these schools give much consideration to that? I've done private tuition (Maths) and I've worked at a tuition centre that taught Maths and English.

Thu 12-Jan-06, 05:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
8Ball Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Occupation: Teacher Location: Posts: 7	New to the teaching scene Hey everyone, I'm new to this English teaching scene, so I'm just wondering if any kind person can give me a few tips or guide me in the correct direction. Basically, I'm 21, born and raised in Australia, and I've got a University degree (Bachelor Of Commerce). Looking at some of the ads, I think I've met the basic requirements (apart from those requiring official teaching certificates). One concern is that I'm asian, although I've lived in Australia my whole life. I've read a couple of posts here and there so I have a bit of an idea, like for example, I shouldn't even bother applying for Taiwan becuase they only look for non-asians? So for someone in my position, where should I begin? Personally, Japan is my first preference, but would I have much of a chance with no prior English teaching experience? Or should I try out for China first, which seems to me to be a lot more flexible? Also, as I have past tuition experience, do these schools give much consideration to that? I've done private tuition (Maths) and I've worked at a tuition centre that taught Maths and English.