Frequently Asked Questions

Locating Employment Abroad

How does Oxford Seminars’ Teacher Placement Service work?

If my six month Teacher Placement Service expires and I still have not found a position, will my Job Search Advisor still work with me?

How specific can my location choice be?

In which countries does the Teacher Placement Service have contacts?

I want to teach in the European Union (EU). Do I need an EU passport?

What counts as teaching experience?

Will my age affect my ability to be placed?

What is the easiest way to start teaching in the European Union (EU)?

I am not a native speaker. Can I still teach TESOL?

I do not have a university degree. Will this affect finding a teaching position abroad?

When do overseas schools usually hire?

I have a criminal record; will this affect my ability to be placed overseas?

I do not have a university degree. Will this affect finding a teaching position abroad?

• Some schools accept candidates with a college diploma or high school diploma in light of the value of native English ability and TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification. Among other countries, Oxford Seminars graduates who possess a high school diploma or college certificate have found teaching positions in China, Mexico, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
• However, while some schools do accept candidates without a Bachelors degree, most schools/recruiters require candidates hold a Bachelor of Arts minimum in any discipline.
• Some countries prefer that candidates apply for positions in person, allowing them to assess the level of competency. While applying in country using a tourist visa, schools are sometimes willing to sponsor teachers for a working visa. It is important to keep in mind that there is at times stiff competition for ESL teaching positions with candidates holding a BA or higher having the advantage in securing those positions.