Teaching English in Moscow

[Saskia]

Dear Seelangers,

I'm posting a query about teaching opportunities in Moscow for someone else.
However, you can reply to my adresse (d344630 at er.uqam.ca) or on the list.

Thank you,

Saskia Ouaknine
Montreal, Canada

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Dear list members,

I am a Canadian, American-educated (M.A.) and fluent in English, interested
in teaching English in Russia, in or near Moscow.

I have come across the following certificate: a Foundation TESOL certificate
from Global TESOL College www.global.harvestinstitute.com
<http://www.global.harvestinstitute.com> . It is a five day intensive
course, with additional online material: between the in-class and online, it
adds up to 120 hours.

Is anyone familiar with this certificate? What kind of opportunities does it
allow for teaching English in Russia?

In general, what kind of credentials do English schools in Moscow expect? Do
they prefer an actual degree: e.g. the BKC-IH Moscow School of Foreign
Language (www.bkc.ru <http://www.bkc.ru> ) only hires teachers with a CELTA,
or a TESOL *degree*, but not a TESOL *certificate*.

Conversely, is it possible to make a decent salary teaching English in
Moscow without any specific credentials?

Finally, have any of you taught English in Russia, or know of anyone who
did? What was the experience like, in terms of salary, work hours and other
benefits (i.e. housing, health insurance, air fare etc.)?

Can anyone provide me with names of possible schools or institutions, so I
can begin my research?

Many thanks for your time and consideration; I greatly appreciate any help
you can give.

Sincerely,

Julien Lapointe
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