TEFL in Guadalajara

[gdlmx91221]

Is anyone familiar with the International Teacher Training Organization in Guadalajara? I am enrolled in their April TEFL course.

Has anyone taught English in the Guadalajara area?

Does anyone have any advice on teaching English in Mexico?

Thank you!

[RVGRINGO]

I had never heard of them until I looked at their website today. Do they "guarantee employment" when you graduate? They say so, but does that include assistance in getting the required working permission on your FM3? They say nothing at all about that and it is very important. You can get an FM3 as a student but will have to change that status to working permission for a specific job when hired. That may not be easy to do and there will be fees, much like the initial application fees for the FM3. Also note that Mexican wages will be very low.

[gdlmx91221]

Originally Posted by RVGRINGO

I had never heard of them until I looked at their website today. Do they "guarantee employment" when you graduate? They say so, but does that include assistance in getting the required working permission on your FM3? They say nothing at all about that and it is very important. You can get an FM3 as a student but will have to change that status to working permission for a specific job when hired. That may not be easy to do and there will be fees, much like the initial application fees for the FM3. Also note that Mexican wages will be very low.

Yes, they do guarantee employment. However, from what I have heard from graduates of the course, it isn't very difficult for them to guarantee jobs because the demand for English teachers is so high. The organization told me that the school who employs the teachers arranges the FM3.

[sigler311]

I taught english classes for a few months but never had a TEFL certificate, just enrolled in a Masters program. Generally, the major english teaching schools pay less(60-75 pesos an hour) compared to the private schools which pay around 100 pesos. but your going to have more structure and resources with the major schools.

The hardest part for me was keeping control of the kids and motivating them, i do realize this happens everywhere(I taught for a year in the USA also) but seems to be more difficult here.

[gdlmx91221]

Originally Posted by sigler311

I taught english classes for a few months but never had a TEFL certificate, just enrolled in a Masters program. Generally, the major english teaching schools pay less(60-75 pesos an hour) compared to the private schools which pay around 100 pesos. but your going to have more structure and resources with the major schools.

The hardest part for me was keeping control of the kids and motivating them, i do realize this happens everywhere(I taught for a year in the USA also) but seems to be more difficult here.

Where did you teach English in Mexico?

Are you enrolled in a Masters program in Mexico?

Do you have any advice for finding a somewhat structured position that pays at least $600 per month?

Thank you!

[sigler311]

I taught english in GDL, a friend of mine owns a private english school in La Estancia and also one in Miravalle.

Yes, I am enrolled in a masters program at the university here, UAG.

One of the big english schools here are IMAC and also Quick English. IMAC your going to have to push for hours as they have a lot of teachers. I have a friend who taught at Quick English and he said they worked him 50 to 60 hours a week, so it just depends on which place hires you. Just get a list of all the established schools here, and the first day your here take your resume to all of them.

I wouldnt expect to make atleast 600$ a month the first couple months you are teaching, generally schools like to put you less hours at first to feel you out(unless you have a lot of experience). But after you are established, i am sure making 600$ wont be a problem.

good luck

Originally Posted by gdlmx91221

Where did you teach English in Mexico?

Are you enrolled in a Masters program in Mexico?

Do you have any advice for finding a somewhat structured position that pays at least $600 per month?

Thank you!

[gdlmx91221]

Originally Posted by sigler311

I taught english in GDL, a friend of mine owns a private english school in La Estancia and also one in Miravalle.

Yes, I am enrolled in a masters program at the university here, UAG.

One of the big english schools here are IMAC and also Quick English. IMAC your going to have to push for hours as they have a lot of teachers. I have a friend who taught at Quick English and he said they worked him 50 to 60 hours a week, so it just depends on which place hires you. Just get a list of all the established schools here, and the first day your here take your resume to all of them.

I wouldnt expect to make atleast 600$ a month the first couple months you are teaching, generally schools like to put you less hours at first to feel you out(unless you have a lot of experience). But after you are established, i am sure making 600$ wont be a problem.

good luck

Thank you for your help!

Are there particular English schools that you suggest I target? Are there any schools that you don't recommend?

Where are La Estancia and Miravalle?