What do you need to become a medical examiner?

What qualifications do I need to become an IELTS examiner?

• I am not a native English speaker. However, I am teaching IELTS Speaking module at a local language school. I got a 9 in Speaking last time. What do I need to become an IELTS examiner? I currently live in Melbourne, Australia.

• Answer:

  Be it a native or non-native English speaker, there are several qualifications that you may need to possess to become an IELTS examiner. First, you need to have taught English to adult learners for at least 3 full years. Also CERTESOL or Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is a must. Finally, be prepared to take an IELTS test to prove your English aptitude, given that your native language isn't English. If you possess all the above-mentioned qualifications, you may apply. In an ideal scenario, you will be invited to take a very intensive course that lasts 1 - 2 days, which usually takes place on the weekend. The course is not that difficult, but you have to pass the exam at the end of the course, which proves quite challenging to some trainees. The most difficult part is that your assessment cannot be more than 1 band different from that of your trainer. True that you will be given a 2nd or 3rd chance to re-write the test, but each time you fail, the pressure will build up, and may make it even harder for you to pass. It isn't easy to be an IELTS examiner, but once you learn how to assess your candidates using the rubric, you'll enjoy the work. Hopefully, I have answered your question. $0.02