MEMBERS SIGN IN | REGISTER | ADVERTISE | CONTACT 54267 members
Teaching English in Singapore
Teachers' advice > Singapore
teaching english in singapore
"Singapore is a very westernised place and the most developed among all SE Asian
countries. You can find almost every nationality in the world here. The problem
with most westerners is that they think that they should go to certain places
which are safe and they miss out on a lot and pay through the nose by living in
certain 'westerner' places but they do not have to as most places are safe and
affordable. All food courts are clean and inexpensive - a safe place to go even
after midnight, definitely no drugs. I think Singapore pays top dollar to
language teachers... at the right places..."
Posted by Julie
"Singapore is a very efficient, clean country open to anybody that wants to
contribute. It is a great and fun place to live and work as it is very diverse
in its offering, very modern and compact and above all English is understood and
spoken virtually anywhere.
Still teaching there is a big emphasis on speaking proper English as at home
most people speak their local Chinese dialects/Malay/Tamil. So speaking proper
English is seen as an essential ingredient of a successful education and career
here.
A lot of emphasis is placed from Singapore authorities to allow only well
qualified and at the same time experienced teachers to teach in their country.
So in our experience the minimum requirement to be allowed to teach in Singapore
is to have at least a year of working experience and at least a bachelor's
degree from a reputable university (a diploma is not sufficient). Still there
are as always exceptions e.g. long teaching experience etc.
So I can only recommend to give it a try to live and work here - have not
regretted it yet!"
Gerold, 28/02/07
"ESL teaching in Singapore is experiencing a boom. And in 2008 it is expected to
be even bigger with most international and business schools expanding their
operations. Some even opening new campuses. Teaching ESL for students requires a
minimum basic degree and an ESL certificate. Teaching ESL to corporations has no
such criteria. The boom is caused by 2 factors. More overseas students being
enrolled IN Singapore and more expats coming into Singapore. Salary ranges from
$30/hr to $60/hr."
Heartpower Management Training, 04/10/07
Send to a friend
give some advice
Share this
Resources for Singapore
TEFL jobs in Asia
TEFL courses in Singapore
Teaching in Asia Forum
Travel information for Singapore
English Language schools in Singapore
Learn Mandarin
The Rough Guide to Singapore
Carries comprehensive reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, in a
style that is not afraid to be opinionated, allowing the reader to make informed
decisions. As well as providing detailed accounts of all the attractions on the
island.
DISCLAIMER
The views expressed on this page are those of visitors to this website, not of
eslbase.com. eslbase.com makes no claim as to their truth or accuracy. Please
see our full disclaimer for more information.
▲
