@sciteach @PsyGuy

Thanks for the information, it gives me much food for thought.

I appreciate you taking the time.

I am currently in a quite well paid Science teaching position, with a very manageable workload, at a public school managed by the IS that employ me. You are correct in saying that it's predominantly Chinese students with an Internationl department (IB/PYP) and a couple of local departments. I am happy here in this position and plan on doing one more year all going well.

I just want to obtain as much information as possible before commiting to getting certified as a 'real teacher' :)

Best Regards.

@sciteach,
Thank you for your reply. I know that obtaining the proper teaching credentials (with experience post-certification) is the only way of getting into the better international schools. But, I have read/heard that with a Bachelors it is possible to get into lower tier IS. (but maybe not, hence my post here). Maybe I would be better off teaching Science at a good public school than at an IS at the lower end of the spectrum?
And I guess doing a one year post grad or MSc. will not make me a more desirable candidate for most IS positions (home licensure being the key to this)?
I have a lot of thinking to do, but your feedback is much appreciated.

@shadowjack @sciteach
In China (Shanghai anyway), there seems to be a trend moving towards Science being taught through English at elementary level (I even teach Grade one and know several other Science teachers doing the same in Shanghai). In Chinese ran 'International' schools that is anyway. Having a BSc. and 2 years experience allows you to teach Science legally here at these schools. The homeroom teachers at these schools generally teach Chinese only and manage their class. There are seperate English, Math, PE, Science, Music/Art techers. I understand that this is probably not the case in other countries so thank you for the confirmation.

Newbie to the forum here.

A little about me:
Mid-30s
Irish
BSc.
TESOL (120hrs)
Instructor skills certifications
My background is in industry (Research/Training/Technical/Management).
2 years Science teaching experience in China (Primary)
I currently work for the local department of an international school and I am aware that full home country registration is required for the IB/PYP departments of the school. And, also how their wages are considerably higher (so please don't shoot me down).
I am considering doing a post grad cert / Dip.Ed or equivilent. Prehaps a MSc. is my preferred option as my background is in Science and I wish to continue teaching the subject.

So, bearing in mind that I do not wish to return to my home country to study if at all possible, these are my questions:

1. Has anybody gone down a similar career path and obtained a teaching credential whilst teaching abroad (particularly in Asia)?
2. Will it be possible to obtain employment in an International School in China or SEA (Cambodia/Vietnam) with my current qualifications and experience?
3. I would like to continue to teach science at primary level, if possible. Is Science taught by homeroom teachers at primary level in IS in SEA, or are there subject teachers like where I am currently employed (Shanghai)?

Thanks in advance for reading the above and any advice/suggestions/feedback will be much appreciated.