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mediamanbkk · 23-05-2008, 12:54 PM

In over 10 years of working here, I have only met one bloke who admitting to work for the BC.. haven't a clue what he did though. The only thing I could gather is that they had pretty good library!

I read somewhere that the BC in Russia was having grief and possibly had been closed down/banned/kicked out. Maybe they were all spies!

Marmite the Dog · 23-05-2008, 01:26 PM

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What is a British Council tacher?

I've no idea. But a BC teacher is a teacher who works for the British Council.

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Why are they considered different from any other foreign teacher here?

They're not, but the BC is the official cultural and educational charity entrusted by Her Majesty's government.

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Are these the people we can blame for the abhorrent state of the English language in Thailand?

No. They don't employ American teachers.

Texpat · 23-05-2008, 01:38 PM

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Why are they considered different from any other foreign teacher here?

They're not, but the BC is the official cultural and educational charity entrusted by Her Majesty's government.

And the visas are the same as all other teachers? Are they TEFLrs? Or just drug-addled pervs with crown patronage?

OK I understand this is a queen/king thing. I'll leave it to the as you can guess my opinion of both.

Marmite the Dog · 23-05-2008, 01:53 PM

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And the visas are the same as all other teachers?

No.

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Are they TEFLrs?

Yes, but in theory, they are of a higher calibre.

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Or just drug-addled pervs with crown patronage?

The crown patronage isn't from the UK crown, but from the local actually.

DaveRobin · 23-05-2008, 02:14 PM

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Why are they considered different from any other foreign teacher here?

They're not, but the BC is the official cultural and educational charity entrusted by Her Majesty's government.

And the visas are the same as all other teachers? Are they TEFLrs? Or just drug-addled pervs with crown patronage?

OK I understand this is a queen/king thing. I'll leave it to the as you can guess my opinion of both.

Correct, BC is known for the number of queens who work for them

they have a special deal concerning visas - non-imm F entitles them to work without a work permit or paying taxes

Happyman · 23-05-2008, 03:38 PM

Knew quite a few BC teachers in KL and they all seemed ok! and sincere in their work.

khonjaiyen · 02-06-2008, 01:01 AM

I worked for the council a few years ago. Good working conditions, nice students, good and bad colleagues so no different to anywhere you work in Thailand. However, at the end of the day it is still the benchmark for TEFL teachers and looks good on your CV.

Thormaturge · 02-06-2008, 02:03 AM

The BC were considering relinquishing their charitable status and becoming a commercial organisation. It would not surprise me if that has gone wrong somewhere, especially here.

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23-05-2008, 12:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
mediamanbkk Developing Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:53 AM Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rama V Posts: 1,202	In over 10 years of working here, I have only met one bloke who admitting to work for the BC.. haven't a clue what he did though. The only thing I could gather is that they had pretty good library! I read somewhere that the BC in Russia was having grief and possibly had been closed down/banned/kicked out. Maybe they were all spies!

23-05-2008, 03:38 PM	#26 (permalink)
Happyman Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Today 01:47 AM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rawai Phuket Posts: 5,303	Knew quite a few BC teachers in KL and they all seemed ok! and sincere in their work.

02-06-2008, 01:01 AM	#27 (permalink)
khonjaiyen Pattaya Beach Last Online: 27-10-2009 12:32 AM Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9	I worked for the council a few years ago. Good working conditions, nice students, good and bad colleagues so no different to anywhere you work in Thailand. However, at the end of the day it is still the benchmark for TEFL teachers and looks good on your CV.

02-06-2008, 02:03 AM	#28 (permalink)
Thormaturge Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,518	The BC were considering relinquishing their charitable status and becoming a commercial organisation. It would not surprise me if that has gone wrong somewhere, especially here.

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