Qualifications
No prior teaching experience is required for most positions. To qualify for an E-2 visa and placement with TEIK, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a native-level English speaker from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
- Hold a BA degree or higher from an accredited university (any major accepted).
- Obtain an apostilled copy of your original BA degree diploma.
- Obtain a national criminal background check (FBI, RCMP, DBS, etc.) with apostille certification.
- Hold a valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
- TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification (120-hour preferred)
Preferred but not required:
- Any prior teaching, tutoring, or childcare experience
- Education or English degree (preferred by some schools- but not required)