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Teaching in Dubai - where to start???

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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 19:16

Hi Ladies,

If I want to become a fully qualified teacher in Dubai (Primary/Secondary level), what courses/certifications are available (BEd?) and who should I go through? I see ALOT of online "scams" so i am a bit worried, especially because we are planning to stay in UAE for a while and this is something I want to pursue long term.

Has anyone started from scratch here in UAE? Should I start as a Teaching Assistant and work my way up (if that's even possible?)

PS - As a South African, all the US/UK/Int Curriculum talk is really confusing!
<em>edited by MrsAbdeen on 19/01/2014</em>

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Latest post on 31 January 2018 - 15:19

I am new here. I am here to clear some of my doubts. I was working for about a year before my marriage but after that l took a break of almost 4-5 years and as of now I have a 2.3. years old baby. I want to start working but thinking to change my career line from b.com plus mba finance to teaching,so how and from where can I start about. As I dont have formal education in teaching nor do I have a experience in teaching. Without a teaching background can I have teaching career in sharjah where I currently settled. Please guide me through.

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Latest post on 18 June 2016 - 21:38

I am a teacher in a Gems school and have had two trainee teachers working with me the last two years. They are in school 4 days a week and at uni (I'm not sure where this is in Dubai) 1 day. They do a placement in one school in the autumn term, a different school for the spring term and then back to the first school for the summer term. Gems say successful trainees will be given employment within the company if there is a suitable vacancy and both the trainees I have known have been employed at Gems school in Dubai after competing their course. I don't know what the costs are but I am pretty sure you need your own sponsorship from a spouse.

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Latest post on 18 June 2016 - 17:22

You need a minimum of a BEd or BA with a grad dip Ed. You specialised in one of Early Childhood, elementary! or High school teaching, This is the beginning only and will qualify you to teach in school here. To make a good career, you will then need teaching experience and a minimum of a MEd and finally a PhD in your chosen area of interest. Of course, all this from an accredited university My word! How many years are we talking? And do you recommend any uni's where I could do a BEd? I personally know quite a few teachers working in the international schools of Dubai. I have reached out to the KHDA myself to confirm qualifications. You only need to get the work visa: 1) A Bachelor degree in a teachable subject OR 2) a degree (BA or MA) in a [u'>related field [/u'>AND a teaching certificate. None of your degrees have to be in Education

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Latest post on 17 June 2016 - 20:35

Hi there! I am a bi-major graduate in MBA (Human Resource and Marketing). I want to become a secondary level teacher here. What courses do I need to undertake. Is the current qualification apt? In dire need of a response. Thanks

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Latest post on 02 September 2015 - 23:16

Middlesex University here in Dubai do a Degree in Childhood Studies if I remember correctly. They were hoping to start the PGCE (Postgrad Cert in Education) which is a year long course once you have your degree. You can most definitely teach in schools here once you have a degree and the PGCE. Best of luck :)

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Latest post on 02 September 2015 - 21:41

The GEMS teacher training website has been down for some time. Do they no longer offer this program for teacher induction?

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Latest post on 04 February 2014 - 13:03

Does anyone have feedback on the GEMS teacher tranining course? TIA

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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 13:40

Thanks all for your input. Zannie, I have thought of Nursery/Early Years but would prefer older age groups, personally. I am very glad you enjoy it though!! :) Mrs B, you are right - especially if it is my chosen career, the short cuts are not worth it. I have 1 year BA from back home so may continue it here via correspondence. Mrs Abdenn, I think you are very wise to go the "formal" route - it will fit you for working anywhere in the world. I have a BA, Grad dip Ed, Grad Dip TESOL and a MEd (plus lots of other diplomas etc) and I can work literally anywhere in the world I choose. It is well worth it and can be undertaken full time, part time, or online.

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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 13:02

Thanks all for your input. Zannie, I have thought of Nursery/Early Years but would prefer older age groups, personally. I am very glad you enjoy it though!! :) Mrs B, you are right - especially if it is my chosen career, the short cuts are not worth it. I have 1 year BA from back home so may continue it here via correspondence.

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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 10:23

I have a friend looking at doing the GEMS teacher training program, has anyone done it? It started last year. They have an info meeting in February.

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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 08:56

If you want a school teaching qualification - Early Childhood, elementary, or high school, that would be recognised anywhere in the world, you will need minimum of a bachelor university degree. You can become qualified to "teach" at a creche/day care centre - but these are not recognised teaching qualifications and you cannot teach in school etc - maybe a teaching assistant only. A BEd. or BA are both 3/4 year courses, a Grad Dip is usually a 2 year course, and a MEd. is a usually a 2 year course (all full time - part time much longer, of course). There is no short cut to earning internationally recognised qualifications and licenses. If you are serious about starting a career in teaching, start studying for your BA or BEd. part time or maybe on-line and get a job as a teaching assistant in a good school. This will be a great help to your study and finally securing a good teaching position in a school as a qualified teacher.

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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 22:16

Apologies for confusion - I didn't mean open uni course as a teaching degree but to get a degree through them which would enable OP to access the course at GEMS.

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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 22:00

Probably still worth calling them. Alternatively you could do a degree through open uni or such like first. Currently the KHDA don't recognise the Open University degrees as a teaching qual, but hopefully this will change .....

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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 20:33

If you are starting from scratch, why not look into becoming a nursery or Foundation Stage teacher. I had to start from scratch and now I teach FS1 and love it. I started by becoming a Teacher Assistant in a local nursery and began my CACHE Level two qualification, I'm now almost completed my CACHE Level 3 qualification (each one takes a year to complete) and I am qualified to teach children upto the age of 5 years. Speak to Sarah Rogers at EYES in Knowledge Village. Many nurseries and schools here will recommend them and use them in training their staff. http://www.eyes-me.com/ Just to add, I haven't got a degree, so you need no baseline qualifications to join these courses. With Level 3, you much be working within a school or nursery within a Early Years setting as you are assessed. <em>edited by Zannie on 19/01/2014</em>

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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 20:01

Probably still worth calling them. Alternatively you could do a degree through open uni or such like first.

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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 19:58

http://www.gemseducation.com/teachertraining/ It is GEMS but as I thought you require a degree to undertake the course. Ah! I'm looking to start from scratch. Thank you for your help though!

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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 19:52

http://www.gemseducation.com/teachertraining/ It is GEMS but as I thought you require a degree to undertake the course.

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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 19:48

I guess if you google both schools something might come up or do a search on here as it was mentioned last year. Alternatively call both schools. One def does. I will give them a ring tomorrow - Thank you!

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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 19:47

I guess if you google both schools something might come up or do a search on here as it was mentioned last year. Alternatively call both schools. One def does. I think you may need a degree to enrol on this scheme. <em>edited by Feefmick on 19/01/2014</em>

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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 19:47

You need a minimum of a BEd or BA with a grad dip Ed. You specialised in one of Early Childhood, elementary! or High school teaching, This is the beginning only and will qualify you to teach in school here. To make a good career, you will then need teaching experience and a minimum of a MEd and finally a PhD in your chosen area of interest. Of course, all this from an accredited university My word! How many years are we talking? And do you recommend any uni's where I could do a BEd?

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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 19:45

Either Gems or Repton ( I can't remember which but I'm sure someone will know) run a scheme whereby you train in school with them and study at same time. Can't remember how much it is but they had an open evening about it last year around May, June time. I think you are then guaranteed work with them after you qualify. That sounds great! Would love more info on this...

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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 19:43

You need a minimum of a BEd or BA with a grad dip Ed. You specialised in one of Early Childhood, elementary! or High school teaching, This is the beginning only and will qualify you to teach in school here. To make a good career, you will then need teaching experience and a minimum of a MEd and finally a PhD in your chosen area of interest. Of course, all this from an accredited university

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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 19:41

Either Gems or Repton ( I can't remember which but I'm sure someone will know) run a scheme whereby you train in school with them and study at same time. Can't remember how much it is but they had an open evening about it last year around May, June time. I think you are then guaranteed work with them after you qualify.

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