PsyGuy, thanks for the thorough explanation of this process.
I'm just wondering if I should get my UK (pgcei) credential evaluated by some US institution/agency first and then proceed further? Also, do you think I could complete most of this abroad?
I appreciate it.
Thanks again.

Thanks guys. I appreciate it.
PsyGuy, I'm just wondering what you meant by getting entry grade credentials from UT or MA, and CT(you mean Utah or Massetsusats, and Connecticut)? And what you meant by MS? Does that mean that with my PGCEi, I could translate my degree to an American equivalent and do some state test to get entry grade credentials, and then convert that to QTS? If I'm getting it right that sounds pretty amazing.

Hello all,

I'm from the States, and I've been teaching for the past 8 years in Spain and Thailand. I have a BA in anthropology from the US and PGCEi from Nottingham University. Now I'm at this place where I know that I have to upgrade again, but could definitely use some expert advice. I'm thinking between three things: Masters in Education (or M.ed. in advanced studies), teacher license through teach now program, or simply getting my MYP/DP IB certification. I'm not planning on leaving Thailand right now, but I am trying to think long term. I do want to advance in my career and I'm just trying to figure out what's the best next step. I thought about Masters for a while and the teacher license program, but for some reason I just dont really vibe with the whole idea. I do love IB curriculum very much and I know a lot about it. I've even taken some of their workshops before for Theory of Knowledge training and loved it. So, think if I were to listen to my heart I would definitely pick IB certified training, I'm just not sure how practical it is at this point in my career.
Any advice is very much appreciated.
Thank you,
George