Past Graduates Teaching English Abroad
Once you've taken your TEFL course, what then?
Get some inspiration on what to do next:
Here are the stories of just a few of our former students and their experiences teaching English across the world!
Teach English in Asia
Amy wanted a change from the daily grind, and got it! She's teaching in north-west China!
Sam used to be a bingo caller before he took the plunge and did a TEFL course.
Former toy shop manager Fiona used her TEFL Scotland certificate to head to Korea. After enjoying even the nicknames from her students, she is working towards a teaching degree and considering setting up her own school!
William was made redundant in 2009. He decided to fulfill a life-long ambition and become a teacher. Now, he's living and teaching English in Brunei!
Michelle wanted to see the world when she graduated and started by teaching English in Japan!
Colette is a qualified teacher, but struggled to get a job in Scotland. Her TEFL story got her into the papers!
Naomi got to achieve an ambition of walking the Great Wall of China after taking her TEFL course with us.
Teach English in South America
Jenny escaped the harsh Scottish winter by travelling to a remote part of Ecuador to help villagers improve their English.
Teach English in Europe
Darryl in SpainTeach English in Africa
Within a month of taking her TEFL course, Fiona Amy was set up to start the adventure of a lifetime in Ghana.
Teach English in the UK
Sandra and Anne are retirees who wanted to spend their time helping others. They are now teaching free English lessons to local immigrants in Aberdeenshire.
Peter runs courses through his local council helping adults with English literacy.
EmmaEmma had planned to put her TEFL Scotland qualification to use teaching English in Italy. Unfortunately, things didn't work out quite as she planned, but she found another way into teaching right here in the UK. Here, she shares her experiences and offers some advice to would-be TEFL teachers.
Sometimes, we don't get that much feedback, but a little is better than nothing!
Roddy Hamilton, Japan
"I'm working for G.education/nova in Japan... it's pretty good but hard work at times. I get paid extra because I am willing to be moved from branch to branch; this suits me well as it means I may have a chance to see more of the country."
Rona Mackenzie, online course
"I am now in my first teaching job in Spain, my preferred country. It's the best move I ever made and I was initially inspired to pursue this new career by your excellent short course.I am, as they say, as happy as Larry! All the best."
Hilary Bell, Aberdeen
"I attended your course in January in Aberdeen. I am currently a volunteer English Tutor with the Grampian Racial Equality Council."
Ruairidh Pooler, Japan
"I am not yet abroad. I will be flying to Japan at the end of March."
Stephanie Driver, Thailand
"After a month in Thailand im now in Australia heading to Brisbane on monday to find full time work..."
Tony Baregi, Poland
"I got the job and fly out tomorrow morning, a bit scared but looking forward to it. Thanks again"
[Tony is now teaching in Poland]
Meghan Thom, Israel
"I am in Israel and will be traveling to Palestine on Sunday. I don't think I will start teaching until Monday at the earliest."
Ajaz Hussain, South Korea
"I wanted you to be the first to know that I had succesful interview this morning. This afternoon I've discussed the terms of the contract...all seems well and I've accepted the contract...I'm off to Ulsan, South Korea"
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Adrian Brennan, Spain
"I am a recent graduate from Strathclyde University looking into teaching modern languages as a career having graduated in International Business and Modern Languages from Strathclyde University last year (2009). Last year I completed a TEFL Scotland course and have since been teaching at an academy and in banks and various companies in Zaragoza, Spain."
Ready to join them?
If you've taken a course with us and are now doing exciting things with your TEFL certificate, we'd love to hear how you are getting on! Drop us a line at info@TEFLscotland.co.uk
