Question about my teaching certificates and teaching in other countries

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the requirements for teaching certifications when traveling to different countries, specifically addressing whether existing qualifications are sufficient or if additional certifications are needed. The scope includes international teaching standards and specific examples related to the United States and other regions.

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Main Points Raised

  • Hagop Bulbulian inquires whether his teaching certificates from the American University of Beirut and a public university in Syria are sufficient for teaching abroad or if he needs additional diplomas for each country.
  • One participant notes that in the US, most primary and secondary schools require specific certification that varies by state, while private schools and colleges may have more flexible requirements.
  • Another participant requests examples of certification requirements for teaching in various locations.
  • A further response suggests that the inquiry should be narrowed down to specific regions or countries rather than attempting to cover the entire world.
  • Hagop clarifies his interest in specific examples, particularly from a US state or a European or Asian country.
  • One participant provides a link to information about obtaining teaching credentials in California as a specific example of US requirements.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of knowledge about teaching certification requirements, with some providing specific information while others indicate that requirements differ significantly by location. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the exact requirements for Hagop's situation.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not reached consensus on the specific requirements for teaching certifications in various countries or regions, and the discussion highlights the variability in regulations based on location.

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Hello All ;

i hope all are fine and well , i have teaching certificate from american university of Beirut(special education) and have a teaching diploma from a public University in Syria . other than my physics degree

if i travel to other parts of the world do i need to have another teaching diploma to teach or those are enough ?
do i need to get a teaching diploma from every country i travel !

or i need some sort of paper works to be able to teach ?

Best
Hagop Bulbulian
 
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For the US most primary and secondary schools require certification for regular classroom instruction, and the details and certifications are specific to the states. Private schools, colleges and tutoring are usually more laissez-faire.
 
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thanks but could you provide examples ?
 
For the entire world?
Figure out where you want to go and do your homework...
 
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no not all the world , for example a state from the united state , or an European country or from asia , ...etc
 

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