TEFL Certificate

 

The Country

We would strongly advise any teacher of English in the Philippines to assess your employment options prior to traveling there. Whilst it is true that the majority of prospective employers will ask to interview you in person, it is advisable that you still set up any interviews in advance from home. Foreigners may encounter difficulty in obtaining English teaching positions in the Philippines because many nationals of this country have the qualifications to fill the positions. It will be an advantage if you are a USA citizen and the majority of employment is offered in larger businesses, language and international schools. It is highly likely that in the international schools you will be teaching students who are from Korea and Japan.

Some government and privately run schools that employ foreigners and native English speakers do exist, but by far the majority of opportunities will be with large multi-national companies, international schools and language schools in the big cities such as Manila. If your preference is for a more personal and cultural experience there are always volunteer positions in the remoter areas and islands which make up this diverse country. To obtain English teaching employment a university degree in addition to TEFL or equivalent certificate are mandatory. Many employers will also ask for a specifically relevant area of academic study.

 

TEFL Courses in Cebu

 

Sample Job offer for Teaching English in the Philippines

"Our company is now seeking an English Specialist who shall be responsible for the monitoring and development of the English Language communications skills of Customer Service Representatives and other staff. Responsibilities include conducting English language programs, developing effective monitoring and training solutions to address performance gaps, continuous quality improvement and validating the effectiveness of the English Communications program in coordination with other support groups. Qualifications should include a University degree, preferably in any of the following fields: Communications, English as a Second Language, English Language and Literature or Speech Therapy. Also required, experience in the US culture, experience in training English communications skills with related experience in effective monitoring, coaching, and training. Compensation and benefits include 30,000- 40,000 Philippine Pesos per month, work permit, night differential, hazard pay, transportation allowance, meal allowance, medical insurance, study assistance benefit, paid vacation, annual salary appraisals and 13th month pay."