Non Native Speaker looking for work as a teacher!How hard can it get?!

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orange odisseyMember22 March 2013 05:47:24

Hi everyone! I'm Patricia and I'm from Portugal. I just arrived in HCMC and I'm loving every second of it! I have a University diploma and a CELTA certificate and I'm willing to stay in HCMC for at least a year. I'm now looking for work and I'm just realizing that most of the language schools require native speakers. Any advise? Do you reckon I can still find a job?

lauryn6061Active member22 March 2013 06:13:25

I'm a non native speaker with a CELTA. I don't think it should be a problem, especially if you look white and speak fluently. I am Asian but I did get a job here.

Good luck!

orange odisseyMember22 March 2013 06:41:30

Hi1! It's good to know! Do you work in a language school or in an International school? Can you give me any tips in language schools that hire non native speakers?!

Thank you so much!

GuestPoster669Guest23 March 2013 04:07:35

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Being white is a big plus here, you shouldn't have a problem finding a job.

GuestPoster669Guest23 March 2013 11:43:16

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i dont think so native is required Certification is enough

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