Teaching English

U just have to apply directly in schools if u re living in Kuwait , u re a native speaker they ll take you fr kindergarten / try first the English playgroup ( primary) at Salmiya I know they take native speakers .
I used to teach kg in salwa
You can try Kuwait English school , and gulf English school
Good luck

Linouly - thank you for your response. I am not yet living in Kuwait. My husband will be arriving in Kuwait soon to work as a contractor out there. So I wanted to see what kind of job I can easily get in Kuwait myself to make some money. I thought about teaching English in one of their schools would be a good option for a native American.

Would I be able to apply for these teaching jobs even though I am not yet living in Kuwait ?

Thanks

you can apply for teaching jobs online if you wish - there are always posts by schools requiring teachers.

however, unfortunately, experience and a degree are required in order to become a teacher at a school (i think, SaharEl can elaborate further, she is our resident teacher on the forum with the answer to all ur Q's)

what i can answer tho is you need not worry about Public Vs. Private. you have 0 chance of landing a job in the public sector schools, its mostly staffed by Arab nationals who can attempt (and fail miserably) to control to the rowdy kids there.

try looking for centers/institutes that teach english as a foreign language, that could be an opening for you.

get to the country first and then worry about finding employment take it one step at a time.

without teaching credentials, schools are not likely to relocate you here, whereas if you are already here, and on your hubby's residence as his wife, that gives u an edge in the job market.

I'm not sure if there are organizations in Kuwait that hire from this program, but you could try it.

Tefl.com

From the way I understand it, you take courses on teaching techniques, and then you are placed in a position teaching English as a foreign language.

Legacy -- thank you for the tips! I think you are right, I should probably focus on getting to Kuwait successfully & as fast as possible. My husband will be arriving there today & then he will look into the process/ requirements for bring me out there with him. I hope it is not a long or difficult task...?

Crittle73 -- thanks, I will check out Tefl.com...that might be a great and somewhat easy opportunity to land a job teaching English as a foreign language.

lll4evr1 wrote:

Hello. Would anybody be able to inform of all the necessary steps/ requirements/ overall process to become a teacher of English in a school in Kuwait? What are the best websites to find those jobs? Public vs private school? How much salary can I expect to make? Anything..

I'm an American. I have a Bachelors degree, although it was not in teaching.

Thanks so much

Hi, As you are a native speaker, you may be getting an opportunity as an English teacher. But you don't have a degree on teaching. Most of the schools might be in urdu medium in the middle east countries. My suggestion is to start a communication training for English there. It may be working good on making money. Thanks.

lll4everl

you are most welcome

it is as easy as PIE to get your residency done in Kuwait.

a) u are american = visa on arrival, 3 months.
b) ur husband will have a permanent residency here
c) recently the government has allowed visitor visa holders to convert to family visa (dependent).

so no hassle for u.

u can even come with ur hubby when he first sets foot here. although i would advise against it. let him do all the legwork and find a place and furnish it, then u can come in (depends on ur view on this issue )

all the best!

Thanks Legacy! I surely do hope it is an Easy as PIE for sure

My hubby just got over there, so as you mentioned, he will be doing all the best he can to get me over there w/him As soon as possible! I am looking forward to it.

And I am still exploring possible job opportunities for myself...so I can make some $ along with hubby & not be too bored! Hahaa...hopefully something will open up for me out there..