My youngest son graduated from University of Florida this month with two Bachelor Degrees -- One in Chinese, one in International Business.  He �s planning on coming to Beijing (where we live) in July to look for a job.   We strongly suggested that he get a TEFL so that, if nothing else, he can teach while he �s looking for something in his field. 

 

Here �s my question  ---  Will he be ok getting an online TEFL? Or should he hold out until he gets to Beijing and get a Celta? (There �s an authorized certification facility here.)   I have a Celta, which has been a great investment  since it is to be my only job until I retire. But he �s not planning on teaching forever. So, I �m wondering if the hassle of a Celta is worth it for him.

 

Opinions, anyone?  

 

(Incidentally, he �s also native-fluent in both English and Spanish, so more international travel is definitely an option for him. Just trying to figure out his first steps in the interim.)

 

Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

 

Cheers from China --

 

Dee