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Anne
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Anne, Australian Teacher
Hi Anne you trained in Australia. How many years experience do you have teaching in Australia?
5 years experience.
What made you want to teach in the UK?
Just to gain experience.
Did you need a Visa? If so, what Visa are you on? How hard was it to get?
Yes, working holiday visa, really easy.
When you arrived did you have friends/family to stay with?
Yes, stayed with friends
How have you found teaching in London? Good points?
The same as in Australia, just more documents needed
What things should teachers be aware of when planning to come here?
Be aware of CRB checks and NQT status
Have you any regrets?
No!
Have you done much travelling (if they have been here a while)? What destinations?
Yes, All over Europe, Middle East, South America – got bitten by the travel bug!
Would you recommend the London experience to other Australian teachers? Why and what have you enjoyed?
Yes! Just to gain more experience to further my teaching career.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
No.
Thank you for your time Anne
Interviewed November 2008
Interesting facts about London
Oyster Card
The Tube
Free stuff on the Tube
Things you must see in London
Into your music?
Is London Expensive?
Primark
Cockney Rhyming Slang
Postcodes
Phones
