Table of Contents
- 1 Can you get a teaching certificate without a degree?
- 2 What are the requirements to become a professional teacher in Thailand?
- 3 Can I teach in Thailand without a degree?
- 4 What other jobs can English teachers do?
- 5 Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach in Thailand?
- 6 Do I need A B visa to teach English in Thailand?
Can you get a teaching certificate without a degree?
So, can you become a teacher without a degree in education? Yes. Good news – you don’t have to go back to school and get another bachelor’s degree in education to teach thanks to alternative teacher certification programs.
What are the requirements to become a professional teacher in Thailand?
All teachers in Thailand must have a BA degree and a teaching license. 2. Those without a teaching license are required to take a 20-hour Thai culture course, a one year teaching training course, and the teacher must pass four exams.
Can you do Pgce without degree?
The PGCE is a mix of university study and teaching practice. The course takes a year, or two years part time. It’s not designed to teach you subject knowledge – you have to have an undergraduate degree that’s relevant to the subject you want to teach. If you don’t, you can do a conversion course.
Can you become a primary teacher without a degree?
So yes you can become a teacher without a degree and hold QTLS, which the government states has parity with QTS in maintained primary and secondary schools. There is however no guarantee that the schools you apply for will consider the QTLS qualification as equal to applicants holding QTS.
Can I teach in Thailand without a degree?
The short answer is yes, you can teach in Thailand without a degree. Over the years I have met numerous teachers, many who have been teaching for 10, 15 and even 20 years in Thailand without a degree.
What other jobs can English teachers do?
Here are some examples of alternative careers for teachers who want to stay in education but leave the classroom:
- School Guidance Counselor. Counseling is a natural choice for a lot of former teachers.
- School Administrator.
- Instructional Coordinator.
- Educational Consultant.
- Librarian.
- College or University Academic Advisor.
Can I teach English in Thailand without a university degree?
As for teaching without a university degree, although the Thai Ministry of Education (MOE) says the basic qualifications for an English teacher in Thailand are a university degree and a TEFL certificate, it is still possible to teach and to teach legally without a degree.
Do I need a degree mill to teach English in Thailand?
I personally graduated from an accredited four-year university and would not feel comfortable cutting corners by utilizing a degree mill if that wasn’t the case. A TEFL certification is not an actual legal requirement to teach in Thailand, but many schools treat it as a qualifier.
Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach in Thailand?
According to the Thai Ministry of Education rules for foreign teachers in Thailand, you don’t technically need a TEFL certificate to teach in Thailand. It won’t be contravening the law to teach without one.
Do I need A B visa to teach English in Thailand?
The point is, you may be working even if you are not on a B Visa. It happens, but lawfully you need a B visa and a Work Permit to teach, sorted by your prospective employer prior to starting your teaching position. An attractive picture goes a long way in Thailand.