college education in Philippines

[cebujessica70 2]

hello everyone, my two sons ages 19 and 21 both are US permanent resident decided to go back to philippines to continue and finish their teaching degree there. Do you know if the US will recognize their degree when they come back here in US after they got their degree and look for employment? Please share your opinion if it is a good idea for my sons to finish their education in Philippines or not.

Thank you so much!

Cebujessica70

[Boiler 43,576]

Difficult enough for those with US qualifications.

You need to speak to the school district they are interested in.

[Bugs 455]

I'm guessing no. Most states don't even accept other states' teaching credentials, although they may give a temporary waiver. They usually require that they eventually return to school for at least a few courses, if not many, to get their state credential.

From a different country though - I'm guessing the state will require they go through the full teaching training as well as exams to demonstrate english proficiency.

They may accept their bachelor's degree however, for the degree requirement.

Edited June 30, 2013 by Leon & Mylen

[joyjohn 18]

sadly let me put it too you this away,...........my wife has a master degree from the Philippines, she's in her 2nd year of college here, too many college degrees working at McDonalds!!!

[aaron2020 11,651]

Have you consider how much less it would cost for your sons to attend two years at a community college? Have you considered your sons will probably qualify for financial aid?

Tuition at Miramar Community College in San Diego is about $2000 per year. My niece is living at home and going there. She gets financial aid which covers all of her tuition. All she pays for are books.

She plans to get her AA and then get her BA at San Diego State Unicersity where tuition is about $7,000 per year. She is counting on financial aid to cover most of her tuition.

[cebujessica70 2]

Thank you for all your comments. My oldest son is willing to go back to Phil to finish his college there, my youngest wants here in US. He cannot avail financial aid due to my income as a Teacher.

I really appreciate your opinion. thank you so much for your time and for your reply.

cebujessica70

[LSnBigBear 61]

When I lived in Cebu I met a few Americans that came to Cebu on the Army College Fund route. They studied at San Carlos in Cebu. They claimed that a degree from UCC is accredited with the USA. I knew of a few other Universities that were accredited up in Manila. I do not recall their names. I do know costs would be around 150,000p per year which is expensive for Philippines. At that price a Community College in USA may be better....

[Messybrownhair 251]

I graduated with a bachelors degree from UP (speech pathology). My degree was recognized for education purposes (meaning I was able to go to grad school right away- no additional courses), but they would not recognize it for work until I did my masters here now my teaching certificate was just approved

[canadian_wife 1,791]

Thank you for all your comments. My oldest son is willing to go back to Phil to finish his college there, my youngest wants here in US. He cannot avail financial aid due to my income as a Teacher.

I really appreciate your opinion. thank you so much for your time and for your reply.

cebujessica70

If you are a teacher why don't you consult the school board, perhaps the certification department to see if their qualifications will transfer

good luck