[Gemroper]

Hi would anyone know where I can find information on English teaching positions here? I have a friend looking to come here to teach English, so any information would be helpful. Thanks!

[sunniefaith]

Look at http://www.emb.gov.hk Look for the NET scheme icon

[mr_dimsum]

I'm sure you've heard of ESLCafe.com, but if you haven't - there you go! Just make sure you look for credible sources online, as I've heard of some nightmares working in China and Japan, where teachers have gotten scammed for working and end up getting nothing in return. I'd imagine Hong Kong would be fine since it's relatively small, but make sure you're good and safe.

[Alby]

www.classifiedpost.com -There has been a ton lately and your friend can send CV/resume and schedule interviews before even arriving.

www.excelhk.com - they work with a bunch of schools supplying teachers and also have their own learning center - good if they have your friends info on file

[Gemroper]

Hey all,

Thanks so much for your help. I've passed on the information to my friend and I'm sure she'll find it pretty helpful in the job search. Cheers!

[mr_dimsum]

Hello,

I wanted to know the opinions of some members of this board. My sister is actually currently teaching english to schoolchildren in Hong Kong right now. To my understanding, when I arrive, even without qualification, being a Canadian-born Chinese, she had said there would be no difficulties for me getting a part-time job teaching English vocabulary for about $300 HKD an hour.

Has anybody experienced or is knowledgable about the qualifications needed? I am considering taking up TESOL before I arrive, but just wanted to know my options before I chunk out for it.

I also wanted to mention that I am eligible for my Hong Kong citizenship and will most certainly be applying for one when I arrive.

[HKChigger]

Mr. Dimsum,

You are going to need a TEFL for sure before getting any work.

As for finding a job, it is possible, but having a Chinese face is going to give you an uphill battle. But, I know ABC, CBC,BBC's etc who work in the English teaching field. So it is not impossible. But, quite hard.

[mr_dimsum]

Originally Posted by HKChigger

Mr. Dimsum,

You are going to need a TEFL for sure before getting any work.

As for finding a job, it is possible, but having a Chinese face is going to give you an uphill battle. But, I know ABC, CBC,BBC's etc who work in the English teaching field. So it is not impossible. But, quite hard.

Thanks for the heads up. My sister actually already got into a school and she's earning I believe about $300-350 per hour right now. She is a Canadian-born Chinese, as am I.

She actually told me when she went into the interview that she was hired on the spot, alongside her friend actually, whom was from Australia - This was before she earned her TEFL and any other certifications.

So needless to say, her situation was vastly different from many of the experiences I have read online. She has said that she can guarantee me a spot teaching part-time during the summer at about $200 per hour (I originally wrote $300 I think, which was wrong).

Love to hear some other people's thoughts.


Danny

[ticket2ride]

i'd be interested in some info as well.

Born in the US but lived in HK for 10 yrs... still have my old ID card so I won't have a problem getting my dual citizenship...

Currently am in college studying business/marketing..but English is my first language, along with mandarin.. I understand canto but am not fluent anymore anyways..

what're the chances of me getting a PT teaching job??

[The Cay]

Without a proper teaching qualifications or in the very least, a TESOL qualification where you have teaching practice (not talking about those online TEFL), what kind of teacher will you or can you be? Just being a native English speaker is not good enough. I know many who can't even get their grammar right.