Thanks for your reply, I indeed forgot to mention that my question is regarding teaching English as a second language, not a high-profile university teaching position.

Several of my friends and contacts have done similar things in other countries (e.g. China, Brazil etc) but for me the focus is on Indonesia. Since it doesn't seem to matter in what field you've graduated and just having any bachelor's degree will suffice, I was hoping there would be other qualifications that could make one eligible.

Hi y'all,

I have a question that I keep getting very different answers to, depending on whom I ask. So I was hoping this place could provide me with some clarification.

Over the past several years I've had some on and off teaching experience, but recently I buckled down and obtained my TEFL (120 hr) certificate. I'm currently working on getting my TOEFL and CELTA as well, with the desired objective of being eligible to teach in Indonesia.

The main problem I keep running into is that most online sources state that a Bachelor's degree is absolutely mandatory. I did spend one year at University but never finished it. When asking locals (teachers, students, citizens) they often tell me that this isn't always a requirement and it's possible to get a teacher position without necessarily having a Bachelor's degree.

So my question is whether that's true or not. Am I able to obtain a position with just a TEFL, CELTA and TOEFL certificate? (maybe with additional certification?) Does it merely limit my options (I care very little about salary) or is it absolutely impossible?

Thanks in advance for any replies!


Edit:
I don't know whether this makes any sort of difference but I'm currently hovering around B1-B2 level in Bahasa Indonesia, while actively studying to reach A-levels.