Im in my final year at a national university. By graduation we’re expected to qualify for both elementary and junior high school teaching licenses. As long as we complete all the required coursework and practicums, we can graduate without actually submitting the license applications. The issue is that I’d have to travel a long way to campus on the application day, and there are fees due then.
I already have a job offer (naitei) outside education, so I don’t expect to use the licenses. I’m considering not applying now, or applying at a later date. For those who have a teaching license but work in another field: has the license ever been useful? Are there situations outside teaching where it’s required or clearly advantageous?
Thank you.
by niooosan