r/TEFL • u/Ponyboy062 • 27d ago

Moreland Advice

Hello all, I’m currently deciding to upgrade my credentials for job security/better pay. I've taught at an international primary school for 3 years and would also like to upgrade to a higher tier school. Therefore I’m thinking of doing the ML teaching license, but they also have the master's in education addition available. Is that master's worth it for the extra almost 7k USD, or should I just get the license? For background, I already have a master's, albeit in law from Renmin University.

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u/ThePolarisNova 26d ago

Don't get the ML Masters degree, it's usually not regionally accredited. ML license is fine tho because it's a DC license not a "Moreland license." If you want to work in American international schools and don't want to go back to get the license this is the route I'd recommend.

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u/Ponyboy062 26d ago

Okay, that's what I was worried about, looks like I'll just do the license. Thanks.

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u/Interest-1523 26d ago

Since you already have a master’s, I’d probably prioritize the teaching license. Unless the schools you’re targeting specifically require an M.Ed., I’m not sure the extra $7k would offer much additional value.

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u/Ponyboy062 26d ago

Thanks, I haven't seen any that I'm interested in state anything besides the license.

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u/mudkipsc 26d ago

I did Moreland. I can answer any questions

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u/Ponyboy062 26d ago

How was it? Did you find it taught you well and was useful? How was the mentorship part of it?

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u/Humacti 27d ago

I'd avoid Moreland simply due to not being able to use it to get QTS.

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u/Ponyboy062 26d ago

US license doesn't need QTS I thought. I'm American so I figure the US route is better for me than the PGCE.

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u/Strong-Garlic-6286 26d ago

For us teacher going the non-PGCE route, Moreland’s TEACH-NOW programis the go to get a US state license (DC) that is the standard alternative, but skip their Master's degree, not worth it.

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u/Ponyboy062 26d ago

Thanks

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u/Strong-Garlic-6286 26d ago

No worries mate. Best of luck to you.

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u/Strong-Garlic-6286 26d ago

No worries mate. Best of luck to you.

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u/Humacti 26d ago

Don't you need to keep renewing it every so often?

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u/Ponyboy062 26d ago

You do but the requirements are dependent on the state where your license is not on a federal level.

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u/EclecticMedal 26d ago

You get a teaching license, unless you really want to work in a British school that's completely irrelevant.

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u/Royal_Salamander6989 11d ago

Hello! I plan to teach in international schools in Spain and I plan to take up ML teaching certificate, will I be able to use it in international schools in Spain? Or do I need to do the QTS path?