what is the future of english teacher?

[lizajohn2014]

as our world going to be change what is the future of an english teacher?

 

[zardoz]

It may depend on exactly where you want to teach, but I am not aware of a shortage in Canada.
This might be an opportunity to consider a career change?

 

[newtone]

Excellent opportunity if you are white and teach in China Japan or Korea

 

[Talestand]

Also in Middle East. There were a teacher shortage in a province a couple of years ago. Not sure still exists today or not.

 

[buliwyf]

If you check out the large English schools for foreign students in Toronto, which are York U and U of T, most of the students are Chinese, Saudi and Brazilians. Yes, there IS a career for English teachers here in Canada. At least while China/Brazil/Arabs are still interested in learning English in Canada.

 

[newtone]

Yes there are opportunities just like how foreign trained doctors are able to practice medicine in Toronto.

 

[buliwyf]

Yes there are opportunities just like how foreign trained doctors are able to practice medicine in Toronto.

Unlike doctors whose licenses are governed by a Canadian ministry, English teachers mostly are licensed through international certifications like IELTS, TOEFL, etc. Just like IT professionals with their industry certifications (Cisco, Microsoft, PMP, A+ etc.).

Unless you're talking about teaching academic/credit English courses which is regulated by the education ministry.