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Contemplating teaching abroad in 2013

by Mary D. Noll

Jul 12, 2011

erhaps someone can give me advice of where to begin looking. My dream has been to teach in Italy (or somewhere in Europe), beginning the school year of 2013-2014. I have a B.S. in Spanish, a M.S. in Curriculum & Leadership + 45 graduate credits that certify me as an Education Specialist. I am bilingual, having been born in the U.S. and lived in Spain & Mexico for 21 years. If there would be a need for Spanish teachers, it would be my greatest joy; however I did teach ESL in Mexico for 5 years. I guess my question really is if any of you think there is a possibility for someone like me to apply and get a paid teaching position at 60? Any tidbit of information you can give me will be greatly appreciated! I hope all of you are enjoying summer:-)

Best Regards,

Mary

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D. Thomas There are actually a fair number of countries open to you (whether or not you would be open to those countries may be another matter).

This is a great webpage to give you a head start on your search for the right match:

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On 7/26/11, Dave wrote: > I'm sorry you just waited too long on this long term goal.....See MoreThere are actually a fair number of countries open to you (whether or not you would be open to those countries may be another matter).

This is a great webpage to give you a head start on your search for the right match:

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On 7/26/11, Dave wrote: > I'm sorry you just waited too long on this long term goal... > Teaching in France or Italy, is a 30's something teaching dream. > Well there are jobs out there but they will be pretty few and far > between. Countries like S. Korea, Japan, China, etc have max age > visa regulations that stop in the 50's. If your really really > flexible you could find a position somewhere, such as the middle > east, maybe private language schools (ESL) in asia. it would be > differnt if you were an admin and looking for a principal position. > Europe is going to be pretty much out for you, sorry. I really wish > I had more information but this isnt really something I'm an expert > on, except to relay the many stories of unsuccessful older people > who cant find a job. > > > On 7/26/11, Mary wrote: >> Hi Dave, >> >> This is disheartening news! It's been such a long-term goal for my >> retirement. Any ideas or suggestions? What about non-EU countries >> in Europe? Would you have any information to pass on? >> >> Best Wishes, >> >> Mary >> >> >> >> >> On 7/14/11, Dave wrote: >>> I was going to give you a big YES, until I hit your age. At 60 >>> you wouldn't be employable in EU countries due to labor >>> regulations regarding retirement. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 7/12/11, Mary D. Noll wrote: >>>> Perhaps someone can give me advice of where to begin >>>> looking. My dream has been to teach in Italy (or somewhere >>>> in Europe), beginning the school year of 2013-2014. I have a >>>> B.S. in Spanish, a M.S. in Curriculum & Leadership + 45 >>>> graduate credits that certify me as an Education Specialist. >>>> I am bilingual, having been born in the U.S. and lived in >>>> Spain & Mexico for 21 years. If there would be a need for >>>> Spanish teachers, it would be my greatest joy; however I did >>>> teach ESL in Mexico for 5 years. >>>> I guess my question really is if any of you think there is a >>>> possibility for someone like me to apply and get a paid >>>> teaching position at 60? >>>> Any tidbit of information you can give me will be greatly >>>> appreciated! >>>> I hope all of you are enjoying summer:-) >>>> >>>> Best Regards, >>>> >>>> Mary

Jul 27, 2011

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Mary To D. Thomas, thanks for your encouraging information. I just went into the site and see that there might still be hope for me. Also, I have been in contact with Search Associates and they assure me that there are some countries in Europe, Central & South America along with some in Asia that do hire teachers my age. I appreciate your help!
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Jul 29, 2011

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Mary Good morning, Dave, thank you again for responding. I have been in touch with Search Associates and they have told me that it is possible to work in some European countries as well as South & Central American countries. Of course, Asia and maybe a couple in the Middle East. The link that D. Thomas sent has some information that still gives me s...See MoreGood morning, Dave, thank you again for responding. I have been in touch with Search Associates and they have told me that it is possible to work in some European countries as well as South & Central American countries. Of course, Asia and maybe a couple in the Middle East. The link that D. Thomas sent has some information that still gives me some hope. What do you know about Search Associates? Do you think I'd be wasting my time going through the application/evaluation, etc. process?

On 7/26/11, Dave wrote: > I'm sorry you just waited too long on this long term goal... > Teaching in France or Italy, is a 30's something teaching dream. > Well there are jobs out there but they will be pretty few and far > between. Countries like S. Korea, Japan, China, etc have max age > visa regulations that stop in the 50's. If your really really > flexible you could find a position somewhere, such as the middle > east, maybe private language schools (ESL) in asia. it would be > differnt if you were an admin and looking for a principal position. > Europe is going to be pretty much out for you, sorry. I really wish > I had more information but this isnt really something I'm an expert > on, except to relay the many stories of unsuccessful older people > who cant find a job. > > > On 7/26/11, Mary wrote: >> Hi Dave, >> >> This is disheartening news! It's been such a long-term goal for my >> retirement. Any ideas or suggestions? What about non-EU countries >> in Europe? Would you have any information to pass on? >> >> Best Wishes, >> >> Mary >> >> >> >> >> On 7/14/11, Dave wrote: >>> I was going to give you a big YES, until I hit your age. At 60 >>> you wouldn't be employable in EU countries due to labor >>> regulations regarding retirement. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 7/12/11, Mary D. Noll wrote: >>>> Perhaps someone can give me advice of where to begin >>>> looking. My dream has been to teach in Italy (or somewhere >>>> in Europe), beginning the school year of 2013-2014. I have a >>>> B.S. in Spanish, a M.S. in Curriculum & Leadership + 45 >>>> graduate credits that certify me as an Education Specialist. >>>> I am bilingual, having been born in the U.S. and lived in >>>> Spain & Mexico for 21 years. If there would be a need for >>>> Spanish teachers, it would be my greatest joy; however I did >>>> teach ESL in Mexico for 5 years. >>>> I guess my question really is if any of you think there is a >>>> possibility for someone like me to apply and get a paid >>>> teaching position at 60? >>>> Any tidbit of information you can give me will be greatly >>>> appreciated! >>>> I hope all of you are enjoying summer:-) >>>> >>>> Best Regards, >>>> >>>> Mary

Jul 29, 2011

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D. Thomas I'm a member of Search. They are a reputable organization with a very good database of schools, openings and details on pay, benefits and packages. I've never found that their associates actually do much to actively try and find you a job, but, they are still a very useful resource.

On 7/29/11, Mary wrote: > Good morning, Dave, thank yo...See MoreI'm a member of Search. They are a reputable organization with a very good database of schools, openings and details on pay, benefits and packages. I've never found that their associates actually do much to actively try and find you a job, but, they are still a very useful resource.

On 7/29/11, Mary wrote: > Good morning, Dave, thank you again for responding. I have been in touch > with Search Associates and they have told me that it is possible to work > in some European countries as well as South & Central American > countries. Of course, Asia and maybe a couple in the Middle East. The > link that D. Thomas sent has some information that still gives me some > hope. > What do you know about Search Associates? Do you think I'd be wasting my > time going through the application/evaluation, etc. process? > > > On 7/26/11, Dave wrote: >> I'm sorry you just waited too long on this long term goal... >> Teaching in France or Italy, is a 30's something teaching dream. >> Well there are jobs out there but they will be pretty few and far >> between. Countries like S. Korea, Japan, China, etc have max age >> visa regulations that stop in the 50's. If your really really >> flexible you could find a position somewhere, such as the middle >> east, maybe private language schools (ESL) in asia. it would be >> differnt if you were an admin and looking for a principal position. >> Europe is going to be pretty much out for you, sorry. I really wish >> I had more information but this isnt really something I'm an expert >> on, except to relay the many stories of unsuccessful older people >> who cant find a job. >> >> >> On 7/26/11, Mary wrote: >>> Hi Dave, >>> >>> This is disheartening news! It's been such a long-term goal for my >>> retirement. Any ideas or suggestions? What about non-EU countries >>> in Europe? Would you have any information to pass on? >>> >>> Best Wishes, >>> >>> Mary >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 7/14/11, Dave wrote: >>>> I was going to give you a big YES, until I hit your age. At 60 >>>> you wouldn't be employable in EU countries due to labor >>>> regulations regarding retirement. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/12/11, Mary D. Noll wrote: >>>>> Perhaps someone can give me advice of where to begin >>>>> looking. My dream has been to teach in Italy (or somewhere >>>>> in Europe), beginning the school year of 2013-2014. I have a >>>>> B.S. in Spanish, a M.S. in Curriculum & Leadership + 45 >>>>> graduate credits that certify me as an Education Specialist. >>>>> I am bilingual, having been born in the U.S. and lived in >>>>> Spain & Mexico for 21 years. If there would be a need for >>>>> Spanish teachers, it would be my greatest joy; however I did >>>>> teach ESL in Mexico for 5 years. >>>>> I guess my question really is if any of you think there is a >>>>> possibility for someone like me to apply and get a paid >>>>> teaching position at 60? >>>>> Any tidbit of information you can give me will be greatly >>>>> appreciated! >>>>> I hope all of you are enjoying summer:-) >>>>> >>>>> Best Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Mary

Jul 29, 2011

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Dave ossible yes, I mean when it comes to international education, yes anything is possible. Thomas tends to be more optimistic then me, where I'm more pragmatic. Europe could happen, I would just hate to see you put all this time and money, and a year or two later not really having anything to show for it. Search is the biggest of the recruiting agenci...See Moreossible yes, I mean when it comes to international education, yes anything is possible. Thomas tends to be more optimistic then me, where I'm more pragmatic. Europe could happen, I would just hate to see you put all this time and money, and a year or two later not really having anything to show for it. Search is the biggest of the recruiting agencies, but it depends what your real intention is. If your really only interested ina couple of european countries, you can pretty much keep tabs on them yourself. ISS is another option there smaller but they have a more exclusive list of schools, and there schools tend to be more flexible when it comes to age issues. I don't think it would be a waste, one thing about search is that your references are already in one place. You realize for you to really stand out you would have to go to a Search or ISS recruiting fair, right?

On 7/29/11, Mary wrote: > Good morning, Dave, thank you again for responding. I have been in touch > with Search Associates and they have told me that it is possible to work > in some European countries as well as South & Central American > countries. Of course, Asia and maybe a couple in the Middle East. The > link that D. Thomas sent has some information that still gives me some > hope. > What do you know about Search Associates? Do you think I'd be wasting my > time going through the application/evaluation, etc. process? > > > On 7/26/11, Dave wrote: >> I'm sorry you just waited too long on this long term goal... >> Teaching in France or Italy, is a 30's something teaching dream. >> Well there are jobs out there but they will be pretty few and far >> between. Countries like S. Korea, Japan, China, etc have max age >> visa regulations that stop in the 50's. If your really really >> flexible you could find a position somewhere, such as the middle >> east, maybe private language schools (ESL) in asia. it would be >> differnt if you were an admin and looking for a principal position. >> Europe is going to be pretty much out for you, sorry. I really wish >> I had more information but this isnt really something I'm an expert >> on, except to relay the many stories of unsuccessful older people >> who cant find a job. >> >> >> On 7/26/11, Mary wrote: >>> Hi Dave, >>> >>> This is disheartening news! It's been such a long-term goal for my >>> retirement. Any ideas or suggestions? What about non-EU countries >>> in Europe? Would you have any information to pass on? >>> >>> Best Wishes, >>> >>> Mary >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 7/14/11, Dave wrote: >>>> I was going to give you a big YES, until I hit your age. At 60 >>>> you wouldn't be employable in EU countries due to labor >>>> regulations regarding retirement. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/12/11, Mary D. Noll wrote: >>>>> Perhaps someone can give me advice of where to begin >>>>> looking. My dream has been to teach in Italy (or somewhere >>>>> in Europe), beginning the school year of 2013-2014. I have a >>>>> B.S. in Spanish, a M.S. in Curriculum & Leadership + 45 >>>>> graduate credits that certify me as an Education Specialist. >>>>> I am bilingual, having been born in the U.S. and lived in >>>>> Spain & Mexico for 21 years. If there would be a need for >>>>> Spanish teachers, it would be my greatest joy; however I did >>>>> teach ESL in Mexico for 5 years. >>>>> I guess my question really is if any of you think there is a >>>>> possibility for someone like me to apply and get a paid >>>>> teaching position at 60? >>>>> Any tidbit of information you can give me will be greatly >>>>> appreciated! >>>>> I hope all of you are enjoying summer:-) >>>>> >>>>> Best Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Mary

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