Ask Headmaster Ken

Thank you for taking the time to look over my question.

I am interested in teaching English in China next year. I have university experience, but I do not have a bachelor's degree. I am currently working in adult education and am completing a work-based master's degree programme in the field of adult education. At the end of the program I will have a master's degree (M.Sc.) in Lifelong Learning and Development from Glasgow Caledonian University as well as three years experience working in adult education at a university in Scotland.

I will have completed enough credits to have a post-graduate diploma in Lifelong Learning and Development by next month, but may not have the M.Sc. completed until next October. I am also working towards a TEFL qualification and should have that well in advance of teaching.

I am a native English speaker of Chinese descent. I was born in China, grew up in America, and am living in the UK now. I am a dual USA/UK citizen. Additionally, I speak fluent Mandarin as well, but do not read or write Chinese.

I realise that most English teaching jobs require a bachelors degree, but would a masters degree supersede that requirement? Ideally I would like to work in Beijing. I know that most positions there require a bachelor's degree, but would I be able to produce a post-graduate diploma or my master's degree diploma in lieu of a bachelor's and apply for those positions?

Many thanks for your help in advance. I look forward to hearing back from you.

I doubt you will have any difficulties when presenting your degree.

It is customary to present one's highest earned degree.

Wishing you well.

Thank you very much for your help.