Can you be too old to TEFL?

🤔 Am I too old to TEFL?
💭 How old is too old to teach English?
👩‍🏫 What opportunities are open to the more 'mature' TEFL teacher?
These are just some of the questions relating to age we receive on a daily basis from prospective TEFL Org students. There are opportunities for all - honest!
Join us this Friday for our latest webinar on teaching English at 50+ where we'll be answering all of these questions and more.

[@joannehall6841]

Thank you very much! Age 60 and feeling positive now about my tefl future

[@rozwalker2501]

You could work in Dubai, I did, I was 50, I had a degree and a CELTA and got work at the local universities working in their intensive english programme for students who were improving their language in order to get into university

[@miateacher123]

I'll be 48 in March, and it didn't even cross my mind! I have confidence that my life experience will stand me in good stead and it will go great!

[@melikemusic100]

I starting working teaching ESL/EFL at 43, moved to Mexico a few years later, found several jobs there, and the school I worked at in GDL Mex had several teachers over 60!!!! I have not taught now for over 15 years, but am reconsidering upgrading skills and teaching again.

[@joaniedaniel9889]

Thanks very much. I had to retire early due to family. I've always wanted to teach but felt like I was too old. I came up on you by accident, one of the best uplifting accidents in my life. Thank you for the information.

[@melaniehulme5401]

Im looking at switching my uni course to tefl at bangor in North Wales, and Im 53!!

[@gmcs279]

Good vid Carl, Checking out TEFL to see if its for me - Im 68 and on that note, If you consider yourself too old, or if you consider yourself too young, chances are you are correct! - but we can always change our mind :)

[@gaylenescott1317]

Oh YAYAYAY!! MISSED this webinar last night because of loadshedding here in SA last evening and so very happy to be able to listen after the fact because I'm really battling to find an online tutor job, having completed the TEFL LEVEL5 course a few years ago now and at 62 wondering if I'm not getting jobs due to my age.... Passionate about reading, and really worry about the youngsters not appreciating being able to speak and be understood in English.... Thanks so much for these Webinars as I don't feel so alone now Can't wait to get into it

[@carenmaslowsky8408]

Thank you for doing this topic! I asked for it in the chat and they were very responsive to pass on the suggestion. These Friday Q&A's are very helpful.

[@archereducation808]

After many years (30+) as a SEND teacher and manager I have finally started the TEFL course. Its very different from my usual English teaching (GCSE). I'm enjoying it so far and hope to do some online 1:1 work in the future. I'm in Somerset.

[@rozwalker2501]

Thank you, I think the tips are all very useful. There isn't a one size fits all. Hopeful I can move forward. Doing the volunteering and hoping to gradually take on students

[@luisacaracciolo3647]

Italy

[@lisan2788]

Very informative! Thank so much.

[@melaniehulme5401]

Lots of great advice here, thank you 😊

[@rozwalker2501]

Hello from Scotland

[@tnormanthird]

I appreciate the candor. I'm in my 60s, have taught at the college level 10 yrs, and ran a successful business as an owner. I'd desire to attend a TEFL program overseas. Which do you recommend?

[@user-pc6zn4rg3g]

How can I be a TEFL teacher? I am in Nigeria

[@stephaniegrady8]

sorry...what is CV?