How do I become a teacher at British Council?
Eligibility criteria
- TEFL-I status (CELTA/Trinity TESOL or equivalent) with relevant teaching and training experience.
- Postgraduate/university degree (any subject) and permission to work in India.
- Proficient user in English across all four skills equivalent to user (CEFR C1) or IELTS Band 8 in each of the four sections.
What is it like working for the British Council?
The work of the British Council is very varied and there is opportunity to work on interesting projects and in a variety of locations. The current climate of the British Council is not ideal, however, as there are extreme pressures on finance and resource. Pay is low compared to market norms and perks are few.
What job can I do instead of teaching UK?
There are plenty of alternative careers that take advantage of a teacher’s skill set – here’s a selection:
- Private Tutoring.
- Corporate Learning and Development.
- Student Learning Support.
- Education Liaison Positions.
- Human Resources.
- Museum role.
- Publishing.
- Youth worker.
How much can you earn teaching English in Hong Kong?
In order to teach English in Hong Kong, most teachers will require a bachelor’s degree and either TEFL certification or at least two years prior teaching experience. The average salary for teaching in Hong Kong is $3,000 to $7,400 per month.
How much does Celta cost?
A CELTA certification can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $2,700, depending on which authorized center you go to. You can take part time or full time courses, but they usually end up costing the same if you’re going through the same program.
What is the benefit of British Council?
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language.
Why do you want to work for British Council?
Working for the British Council offers a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in international cultural relations. At British Council we recognise that it is individuals that are the driving force behind our work, and we continually look for additional ways to inspire and motivate them.
How stressful is teaching?
More than three in four teachers reported frequent job-related stress, compared to 40% of other working adults. Perhaps even more alarming: 27% of teachers reported symptoms of depression, compared to 10% of other adults.
Can non natives teach English in Hong Kong?
English teachers in Hong Kong come from all sorts of backgrounds. However schools will hire teachers with all nationalities if they have good qualifications and experience. A TEFL certificate is needed to teach in Hong Kong. Experience is preferred, but not always a requirement.
