Thanks, PsyGuy. That was such a useful response.

I'm sorry to ask, but there were a few important acronyms that I didn't get.

You said that there is a pathway between the PGCEi and Connecticut. I didn't understand what that is: could you explain this? The IS I work out is American, so we use Common Core before IB (no MYP). Also, just to clarify I teach IB Literature and IB Philosophy.

Also, what is an AO - (actual observation?)

In terms of the British schools - do you think they would hire a teacher with lots of IB experience (I'm also an IB examiner) with a Teach Now credential?

Also, what you said about the MA with a couple of exams in (MTEL). This sounded interesting, but sorry to ask, could you explain this without the acronyms.

Unfortunately, post-Brexit, I will no longer be classed as an EU-citizen, so I don't know how that will affect working in EU schools. I'm really hoping to find work in Portugal, Spain or Italy. My wife is a doctor (Brazilian) and speaks Portuguese (mother tongue) and Spanish and Italian, so we are also trying to find a country where she can convert her medical degree. Being an international doctor is far more complicated than a IT.

Hi,

I'm new to this forum, so I apologise if this is an overly asked question.

I've been teaching for 15 years, firstly in TEFL, and then I got a DELTA and worked for the British Council. I was fortunate enough to get into a decent international school, and then I was even more fortunate to get a job at a good international school (probably tier 2). This has led to me being an IB teacher for 6 years now. However, I am considering making a move to Europe next summer, so I have a potential problem concerning my lack of certification (apparently, the DELTA does not count).

I recently spoke to Search Associates, who I have previously has positive experiences with, and they recommended that I either do Teach Now or an IPGCE. I did some research, and I understand the differences between the different IPGCEs and Teach Now. I found a IPGCE course from Derby, which I can start next week, and that will give me the qualification. Although I appreciate there are aspects of the course which might help me, realistically, I'm just doing it to help improve my employability. Teach Now seems to be better, as you get the certification, but I am British, and I thought it makes more sense to stick with British qualifications.

My question is two-fold: Do most schools look at IPGCEs in the same manner even if you have been teaching internationally for years? Can I still get hired in a good IS in Europe without an IPGCE or a US certification?

Any advice would be much appreciated.