What are the general requirements to teach Physical Education in most International Schools?

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gravatar-icon Posted on · by Farrin F.

Greetings,

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Any insights and recommendations you are able to provide will be most helpful! I am currently teaching English in South Korea, but I am determined to further my education and become licensed to teach Physical Education. I have a bachelor's degree in Community Psychology. I plan on going back to school to earn my teaching license with an endorsement in Physical Education and then teach for a least two years likely in Minnesota or at a public school in the USA. After I complete this education and experience, would I qualify to teach at most international schools?

I do have one follow-up questions and would love any insights from you as well. Is there a University or program abroad or in the USA that you can recommend to earn my teaching license and PE endorsement in 2 years? I have done some research and ideally would like to be able to complete a teaching program within 2 years. I am open to an online program, as well.

Thank you again for any information and insights!
Kind regards,
Farrin

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    Shirin S.
    June 23, 2017 at 1.41 pm

    Hello Farrin:
    Welcome to the forum!

    Just to give you an overview of the typical requirements to teach abroad:

    To start, as a minimum to teach English in a foreign country, the most basic requirements are a bachelor’s degree in any subject area and a TEFL or other ESL certification , for all TELF positions visit here : https://www.teachaway.com/tefl-jobs
    If you have a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, a TEFL certificate AND you have a teaching license valid to be a teacher in your home country, then you qualify for certified or licensed teacher positions, teaching your subjects to students anywhere from Kindergarten to Grade 12 : https://www.teachaway.com/licensed-teacher-programs
    If you have a bachelor’s degree, a TEFL or other ESL certifications, a teaching license AND a graduate degree you could be qualified for leadership and administrative positions such as a Principal, Vice Principal, Counselor, etc. As a teacher in this category, you can ofcourse also apply for certified teacher or ESL instructor positions - you will have many options : https://www.teachaway.com/school-administrator-jobs

    I would highly recommend to have a look at our professional development offerings here : https://www.teachaway.com/teacher-professional-development , you will find that some of the programs suit what you are looking for!

    If you have any other questions please let us know
    Best,
    Shirin