Job prospects for older teachers

I’m thinking of doing a CELTA course and teaching in the Middle East or Far East, areas I know quite well. However I am in my 50’s and I’m concerned that job prospects might not be so good for older teachers, especially ones embarking on their first foriegn teaching job. Any advice?

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Hi John and welcome to the forum. There are a number of threads that should help to answer your question. Have a look at:

viewtopic/t-1021
viewtopic/t-382
viewtopic/t-1208
viewtopic/t-798
viewtopic/t-659

… and don’t hesitate to post a reply if these don’t help.

Good luck!

Dan

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Hi:
I would like some help please. I am thinking about teaching in Indonesia as a late career change, but I am wondering about the criteria required. Most of the websites look for the younger generation and require university degrees, and since I don’t have this type of creditation, I would like to know what the chances are ?.. I am halfway through the 120 hr course (weekend course completed) and would like to teach the younger learners ( Specialist certificate TEFL for younger learners still to be taken ).. My age is 54. . Would I still be accepted with just the TEFL certification ? Regards: Alan

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Hi Alan and welcome to the forum.

As far as I know you still don’t need a degree to work in Indonesia, so your TEFL certificate should be fine.

As far as age goes, have a look at some of the posts highlighted earlier in this thread.

Hope that helps.

Dan

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Thank you Dan for your reply. I will take a look at some earlier threads.

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Hi
How did things turn out for you. I am in much the same position. I have a PhD and I’m in my 50s so I would love to hear how its going for you
Debra