Benefits of Getting a CELTA Certification [vs others] in Thailand?
What follows is just my opinion – other people often hold very strong opinions on some of the issues. CELTA yes, is well recognized. However, my guess is that you will not end up well compensated for the improvement in your qualifications. Few schools in Asian countries (other than Thailand – which is quite certification focused!) seem to really appreciate a certified teacher. However, I know a few qualified teachers and I suspect that they are MUCH better teachers (in general) than those with no training at all. As a former TEFL certificate teacher-trainer, something I can tell you is that of all the certification schools in Thailand the content is about 70+ per cent the same. So, look for a good positive teacher who has experience teaching kids and adults (or whatever population or specialty you’d like to teach) and with whom you find a positive chemistry. Even the six week courses are very intense and if you don’t like or can’t get along with your primary teacher(s), it will be a mi
What follows is just my opinion – other people often hold very strong opinions on some of the issues. CELTA yes, is well recognized. However, my guess is that you will not end up well compensated for the improvement in your qualifications. Few schools in Asian countries (other than Thailand – which is quite certification focused!) seem to really appreciate a certified teacher. However, I know more than a few qualified teachers and I suspect that they are MUCH better teachers (in general) than those with no training at all. As a former TEFL certificate teacher-trainer, something I can tell you is that of all the certification schools in Thailand the content is about 70+ per cent the same. So, look for a good positive teacher who has experience teaching kids and adults (or whatever population or specialty you’d like to teach) and with whom you find a positive chemistry. Even the six-week courses are very intense and if you don’t like or can’t get along with your primary teacher(s), it wi
