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[phankao]

mummy2008:

Thanks limlim!


Yes, I hv read this web. But i got my degree from indo university. Hence, do i need to take English profiency test only or IELTs?

Is it difficult for SPR to be a teacher? Especially the degree from local Indo which we dont speak English in our subjects

Thanks

I can barely understand my son's Bio teacher when she speaks in English, so I suppose it is possible!

[mummy2008]

limlim:

http://www.moe.gov.sg/about/contact/


Give them a call lor..... they're in a better position to answer your enquiries..

Thanks for ur advise

[mummy2008]

phankao:

mummy2008:

Thanks limlim!


Yes, I hv read this web. But i got my degree from indo university. Hence, do i need to take English profiency test only or IELTs?

Is it difficult for SPR to be a teacher? Especially the degree from local Indo which we dont speak English in our subjects

Thanks

I can barely understand my son's Bio teacher when she speaks in English, so I suppose it is possible!

Many thanks for encouraging me

[JGMum]

I am also thinking of a mid-career switch into teaching. I am a Singapore citizen (born and bred). I have a B.Eng (Hons) and M.Sc, both from NUS. I did well enough at 'A'-levels to be offered a PSC scholarship in teaching, but I rejected it then. I am now almost 40. I am just wondering if I will stand a chance due to my age. I also wonder if my rejection about 20 years ago would have any negative impact on my application?

Is there anyone who is in a similar situation who could share any insights or views?

[limlim]

From what I'm aware, MOE is keen to recruit mid-career change professionals for a teaching position. However, I'm not sure what is the criteria that they are looking for.


All I can say is, no harm trying

[janet88]

JGMum:

I am also thinking of a mid-career switch into teaching. I am a Singapore citizen (born and bred). I have a B.Eng (Hons) and M.Sc, both from NUS. I did well enough at 'A'-levels to be offered a PSC scholarship in teaching, but I rejected it then. I am now almost 40. I am just wondering if I will stand a chance due to my age. I also wonder if my rejection about 20 years ago would have any negative impact on my application?

Is there anyone who is in a similar situation who could share any insights or views?

MOE needs teachers desperately. Be prepared for a big pay cut if you want to go into teaching. My hubby (mid 40s) almost left his IT job to be a teacher, but we could not manage the big difference, especially since he is sole breadwinner. Even though we hardly ever visit restaurants, have holidays or buy branded stuff, it will be hard to survive if he had become a teacher.

[limlim]

janet_lee88:

JGMum:

I am also thinking of a mid-career switch into teaching. I am a Singapore citizen (born and bred). I have a B.Eng (Hons) and M.Sc, both from NUS. I did well enough at 'A'-levels to be offered a PSC scholarship in teaching, but I rejected it then. I am now almost 40. I am just wondering if I will stand a chance due to my age. I also wonder if my rejection about 20 years ago would have any negative impact on my application?

Is there anyone who is in a similar situation who could share any insights or views?

MOE needs teachers desperately.

I disagree.. They are not desperate. In fact, they have no lack of candidates.

Go to the MOE building and take a look.. it is always crowded with interviewees.. I guess they held interviews once or twice a week, every week, and there's always a queue waiting for their names to be called.. doesn't seems desperate at all.. don't be mislead by the ads..

[janet88]

I have heard of high turnover of teachers. After they finish their 2 year bond, they will leave. This was what I heard from some friends. The long hours of marking books, CCAs and endless meetings are killers.

[limlim]

There are teachers leaving… but there are mid-career professionals who can’t wait to get in too…


and from experience… MOE is quite picky…

[mummy2008]

JGMum:

I am also thinking of a mid-career switch into teaching. I am a Singapore citizen (born and bred). I have a B.Eng (Hons) and M.Sc, both from NUS. I did well enough at 'A'-levels to be offered a PSC scholarship in teaching, but I rejected it then. I am now almost 40. I am just wondering if I will stand a chance due to my age. I also wonder if my rejection about 20 years ago would have any negative impact on my application?

Is there anyone who is in a similar situation who could share any insights or views?

Yes, no harm trying :). Moe is looking for mid career change too. As long as u don't mind the pay cut. Give it a try