Posted: 17 Jul 2005, 20:30
Technically, no, you don't need a licence or even exams. However, for your own sake and the pupils', it's best that you do at least Grade VIII to be competent as a teacher. The Associated Board do teaching qualifications after Grade VIII. That said, most people have taught in an informal way without high qualifications - I have the qualifications but would be a terrible teacher as I have no patience and don't particularly like kids, so could do untold damage if I decided to teach 
! If you are quite clear to potential pupils and their parents that you aren't qualified, then it could be on a caveat emptor basis - to be honest, most people don't even enquire about qualifications, and as I've said, I think teachers are born, not made from bits of paper! Just be honest, and set about getting the exams ASAP. Good luck!
! If you are quite clear to potential pupils and their parents that you aren't qualified, then it could be on a caveat emptor basis - to be honest, most people don't even enquire about qualifications, and as I've said, I think teachers are born, not made from bits of paper! Just be honest, and set about getting the exams ASAP. Good luck!