English teacher/assistant (non-native speaker & without a degree)

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Mad_LadMember15 December 2022 21:55:51

Hello everyone!

So I was just wondering if there even is a way in 2022/23 for a guy from Slovenia (Europe) to teach English in Malaysia without a degree?

I'm 25 years old, spent my last 3 and a half years in the army, 2 of those in special forces (just wanted to mention it in case it matters in any way).

In 2018 I volunteered as an English teacher in Slovenia, also from about that time, I've completed the Cambridge English Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International.

I finished a TEFL 120hour course last month and that's basically what I've got.

Does anyone know if I can even get a work permit, and work in a private school with what I have?

I'm planning to travel around January 2023, and if nothing else, I'll just be on vacation

Thank you in advance

BhavnaTeam16 December 2022 02:27:06

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Hello Mad_Lad,

The thing is that while applying for your work permit, the employer/school will have to submit copies of your degree to the authorities for approval....

Let's wait and see what other members can propose as solution.

All the best,

Bhavna

Mad_LadMember18 December 2022 10:59:41

Hello Mad_Lad,
The thing is that while applying for your work permit, the employer/school will have to submit copies of your degree to the authorities for approval....

Let's wait and see what other members can propose as solution.

All the best,
Bhavna
-@Bhavna

Ahh, so a degree is indeed needed for TEFL teachers. Thank you!

BhavnaTeam19 December 2022 02:07:24

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For visa processing yes.

Surendran BatumalaiYadavNew member30 December 2022 11:58:42

@Mad_Lad hai

YogineeViP30 December 2022 12:09:36

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Hello Surendran,

Do you have anything else to add to this discussion?

Yoginee

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