Teaching English in Colombia

Bill Turley says on Apr 1, 2008, 14:35:

I have taught in both Cali and Bogota. There are many Bilingual Schools in Bogota and a few in Cali. In Bogota there are always classified ads for English teachers. What degrees do you have?

Mr. Bill Somondoco

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rumronrum says on Apr 1, 2008, 14:44:

Good luck and I suggest Medellin! http://www.medellinvisitorguide.com

RumRonRum

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El Vikingo says on Apr 1, 2008, 14:51:

Thanks to you both for quick replies. Bill, I have nothing but a CELTA to my credit aside from having taught private classes (employees in a petrol company) at a couple of schools in Peru and secondary school here in Norway.

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vicshere says on Apr 1, 2008, 14:53:

in that case i wouldnt be waiting for 1,200 erous per month...more like 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 cop

listo

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El Vikingo says on Apr 1, 2008, 15:27:

Well, Vic, I guess that would depend on a few factors like for instance where you live as well as the cost
of living. I talked to people in Barcelona saying prices had gone up while wages remained the same as
they were when they lost the Peseta to the Euro. Apparently 4-500 Euros can get you a decent flat in
Catalunya, however the cost of living up north is high. In comparison, Andalucia (Granada, Cordoba, Sevilla,
etc.) is cheaper but you would make less money teaching there. Or so I've been told.

A quick calculation shows 1,250,000 cop to equal 436,797 Euros. A month? How much would you need for
food and accomodation? A small flat (2 rooms )? Thanks for all feedback, appreciated.

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Juanes says on Apr 1, 2008, 15:37:

there is a good school in barranquilla which my friend was looking to get work there and i know cali has some good colegios o esuelas para ser maestro de ingles, especially around the centre area not far from the salsatecas/park area, i would suggest these two because of the argreeable climate and weather. You can get work in bogota but i find the place a bit cold personally, medellin is certainly an interesting option. cost wise having been to all of them it would be cheapest first

barranquilla
medellin
cali
bogota

i know unlike europe where celta will get you 1200-2000 euros a month, in Colombia maybe 500-750 US maximum.

where did you do your celta parce ? tengo planes para tomar lo mismo curso en londres o posible espana o bogota por cuatro o cinco semanas, cual te piensas patron sobre los lugares en colombia, espana o inglaterra para aprender CELTA ?

jason

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vicshere says on Apr 1, 2008, 15:39:

all depends on your life style
some people in colombia make it on less than 500,000....but my monthly costs are 1,000,000 to 1,300,000 closer to 1,300,000 most months

listo

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feldz0084 says on Apr 1, 2008, 19:34:

juanes whats the school in Quilla called??

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Tomacoma says on Apr 1, 2008, 20:48:

vic...i'm considering a move to medellin, you mentioned you live on about 1,300,000/mth. could you break that down a bit...in general...rent, food, beer money, etc.

thanks in advance...

I'am livin' easy, eatin' poke chops greasy! "Reality is overated."

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Bill Turley says on Apr 2, 2008, 05:56:

Here in Colombia degrees are important! For teaching positions in schools you must be licensable (sp). I was offering 1,500,000 for degree holding native speakers when I had that position about 5 years ago. The public school system generates teachers through the Normal Program, no English teachers from there though.

Mr. Bill Somondoco

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El Vikingo says on Apr 2, 2008, 13:50:

Bill - and the rest of you, for that matter - do you reckon a fresh CELTA do the job? And would it be enough to secure a contract previous to entering the country? Thanks for posting.

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Juanes says on Apr 2, 2008, 15:14:

i have a degree in business studies from a university in england so im told a four week conversion course is necessary for me to get teaching positions, i also have 12 years experience in banking, finance, mortgages and insurance so eventually i hope to get some private teaching in colombia or dealing with business people who want to improve their business language skills in the modern world, like some of those rich oil execs or maybe they are from venezuela.

feldz, the name of the school is....

Teach in Colombia: Teach Abroad Programs, Colombian International Teaching Jobs Abroad
http://www.teachabroad.com/


http://www.teachabroad.com/Colombia.cfm

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Juanes says on Apr 2, 2008, 15:15:

se llama Universidad del norte en Barranquilla....for english teach jobs

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Apr 2, 2008, 15:26:

Interesting Juane, my son will finish college now in July, he wants to do the course so he can teach anywhere in his gap year, he is planing to teach in Colombia first, then move to other places, his final challenge will be Japan.

I am looking into the best place he can take the course

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Juanes says on Apr 2, 2008, 15:29:

ok katfish, the CELTA course can be taken only in one place in colombia in Bogota through the British Council/Consulate which is an approved centre, costs about 1200-1300 US or lots of places here in the uk maybe you pay 750 - 900, its very intensive and 4 weeks long, its called the cambridge english language teaching ...and is world recognised in asia, americas, etc

the other link i posted is for teaching jobs once qualified,

hope this helps, do nt you mind the rain all the time in wales ?

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Apr 2, 2008, 15:32:

Thanks Juanes... I looking in London.. so maybe i will find a good one there

About the rain... well it rains everywhere in the UK i just got used to.... i gave up with Umbrellas i think I have lost thousand of them.. :)))

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El Vikingo says on Apr 3, 2008, 01:12:

CELTA - in Europe you can choose between several schools and countries. At first, I considered
International House in London, however after a little research I decided on Cambridge School in
Granollers just outside Barcelona.

http://www.cambridgeschool.com/CeltaFrameset.htm

The 5 weeks course (doing it in 4 will will kill you, mark my words) cost 1,365 Euros and the
accomodation 10 Euros per night. Granollers is a commuter town where, fortunately, nothing
really happens thus you won't need loadsa money. 15 Euros a day provides food and drink.
Great tutors and work environment. Definitely recommended.

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jorgegdiaz says on Apr 3, 2008, 06:03:

Why not doing a TEFL certification?. It`s WAY WAY cheaper.

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Apr 3, 2008, 06:32:

what's the difference?

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SiV says on Apr 3, 2008, 06:38:

The CELTA is a TEFL certification, Jorge, and has the advantage of being internationally recognised and accepted.

Stultórum númere infinitum est.

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Juanes says on Apr 3, 2008, 11:37:

yeah i heard celta offers a good international certificate, for instance celta is onll available in selcted top notch schools i believe which have been signed off by the cambridge institute wheres tefl is much more readily available and the providers may not be as thorough, as far as cost i dont think there is that much difference really between the two.

after all, cambridge/oxford is a part of england world reknowned for learning/the best of englishness so thats why i am looking down this route late 2008.

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El Vikingo says on Apr 3, 2008, 12:04:

TEFL/TESOL are obsolete terms. See previous poster (SiV).

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jorgegdiaz says on Apr 3, 2008, 12:43:

yes, you are right. I wanted to say that that price you`re suggesting is a little high.
One can do it online for about U$120.

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Juanes says on Apr 3, 2008, 13:28:

jorge of course online is an option but the 4 / 5 week course is so much better cos u get lesson preparation and real life practice and real teachers to answer your questions in what is considered a very intensivfe 4 or sometimes 5 week course. and time too if you work full time cos 20 weeks and part time courses are not for me as someone who is seriously thinking about leaving expensive london to do this.

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Apr 3, 2008, 13:30:

In one school in London the course will cost me Full-time £800 (including assessment fee)

this is the Celta

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Juanes says on Apr 3, 2008, 13:35:

thats a good price, i think i may have seen about 760 or 780 which is better for me cos i can commute from west london whereas to take it abroad like bogota i will pay accomidation prices there.

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El Vikingo says on Apr 4, 2008, 00:24:

Three of my fellow candidates (we were five) came from England to do the course in Spain, partly
because it was cheaper than doing it in their home country and partly because it was an opportunity
to get away from old Blighty. However, if you can obtain your CELTA in London at 800 pounds that
might well be worth your while. However, like I've said before, I think Cambridge School and International
House probably provide the best tuition.

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Juanes says on Apr 4, 2008, 11:06:

cheers vikingo, i own a flat here in london and pay a mortgage so thats why when i finish my contract here in october i take the course maybe here or i heard a really nice town about an hour of barcelona, and then i will head to latin america....definately celta for me and i like the idea of 6 months south america 6 months spain. i heard of international house also..

thanks once again compadre

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Apr 4, 2008, 11:22:

That Cambridge school sound goods uhmmm

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