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Teaching English - Is it hard for teachers age 50+ to find work?

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tophos96 Member

Member since 15 January 2018

tophos96Member15 January 2018 15:42:23

My wife and I are US citizens and we are looking at teaching English in the UAE in a few years. We both have teaching experience and MA degrees in linguistics and English teaching.

However, in a few years we will both be over 50 years old.

Is age a problem for getting hired to teach English in the UAE?

cjevans Member

Member since 15 January 2018

cjevansMember15 January 2018 23:02:57

I suppose it is oppositely similar to my position.. Im and my partner are both 24 and we have found so far through recruitment agencies that some places was experienced and some want new

GuestPoster19 Guest

GuestPoster19Guest19 January 2018 08:53:28

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no actually the more mature you are the more they will love to hire you
experience is the key to success here

annapoorna anu Active member

Member since 09 March 2019

annapoorna anuActive member14 March 2019 11:35:50

I loved your msg. Because I 53 now and I hv applied for teacher post in UAE MOE. My interview is on 1st apr2019

Rahmath unissah New member

Member since 26 October 2018

Rahmath unissahNew member20 April 2019 12:11:17

How was your interview?聽 Did you get any update from them?

jeswina New member

Member since 05 June 2017

jeswinaNew member23 April 2019 14:21:21

certainly you would get.good luck

jeswina New member

Member since 05 June 2017

jeswinaNew member23 April 2019 14:25:47

in uae, arabs prefer experienced candidate, they appreciate our hard work, encourage us, give full freedom to expose your ability, ideas & talents,no matter the age if you are 30,40,50 or 60

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