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Teaching English in Jamaica
Posted by Kiva Richard - 17:08 on 10 July 2012
As TEFL teacher in Jamaica you will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the welfare of Jamaica’s education system. You will also gain worthwhile experience teaching English in an incredible country.
TEFL Opportunities in Jamaica
Although Jamaica’s national language is English, not much emphasis has been placed on it by academics. TEFL teachers need to develop more effective strategies in the teaching of English, placing more attention on grammar. Many Asia countries have realised the importance of their citizens’ ability to speak English in adding the countries development, and Jamaica should soon follow their example. In 2009, only 42 per cent of Jamaica’s students passed CSEC English and the country is looking to improve this with the help of qualified TEFL teachers.
Your TEFL job
As a TEFL teacher in Jamaica you will be able to make an important contribution by improving your students’ spoken English. You will also play an important role in helping to increase cultural awareness, which is one of the main aims of the government’s current educational campaign.
Requirements
In order to get qualified to teach English abroad you will need to get an official TEFL certificate. At least 120 hours of TEFL training will make you eligible for the widest range of TEFL jobs and help find you the best paying and most reputable positions. We recommend taking one of our Premier TEFL Courses to obtain an accredited TEFL certificate.
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