Lots of Questions.......

Hello all

I had travelled to Colombia this past May and had the time of my life. I plan on returning to Bogota in early November in hopes of staying away from the Canadian winter. My hopes are to teach english, learn spanish and enjoy the culture. A few questions....

1. Is it easy to find work with a University degree with a TESL Certificate or is Colombian Immigration looking for a teaching degree??? My plane ticket is good for 6 months. I suspect going there as a tourist and then trying to get a work permit is the most likely scenario.

2. I am looking for an appartment in North Bogota for a reasonable price. I dont mind sharing with other people. I hear it is not quite as easy as North America. Any leads???

3. What are the reputable schools to teach at? From what I have read, November and December are pretty lean months to teach english. In January things usually pick up. I am currently pursuing options at the Universidad de la Sabana. I have also heard good reports about Berlitz. Are there any schools I should avoid?

Any help appreciated. Check out my website www.truecolombia.com
Cheers D

By glacierdaz on Sep 23, 2004, 17:47 in Friendly Talkzone.

emilyh says on Sep 23, 2004, 21:50:

teaching info Hi GlacierD,

I had a similar question a while ago about teaching. Basically it is supposed to be fairly easy to find a job with a TESL cert, however if you have a degree (any from what I can understand, not just teaching) then it gives you more options such as getting a job in a university.

If you look at this thread: #4144 then there is information there all about it and about the visa requirements. Also #4310.

Just a question, when you say you are pursuing options at Sabana, is that because you kow somebody there or you have just gotten in touch with them? I'm just interested because I too will be in Colombia in Jan and am likely to be living in Chia, thus I was thinking of trying them out too as it's so close.

Good luck, Em

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