Hi,
 
We are two American girls looking to teach in London this fall.  We have been trying to look up information to find some answers on things like obtaining a visa, and a working permit, however we still have some questions.  It is quite confusing!!  Some of our questions include:
 
1.)  What is the process for obtaining a visa, and how long does the process usually take?
 
2.)  Do we need a work permit before we get a visa or is this something a future employer would be responsible for?
 
3.)  Does anyone have thoughts on the agency TeachLondon.com.  We have been coresponding with them, but we don’t know if there are better agency to work with.
 
4.)  What are our chances of getting jobs as Americans.  One of us is a Math teacher, the other a Speech Therapist.  Does this seem like a need in the London area?
 
5.)  Could you recommed a specifc area in London that the schools seem good to work in or to steer clear of?
 
6.)  Any other useful hints you could send our way?? 
 
Thanks so much!  We know we are asking a bunch of questions but we just thought we would put it all out there.  Eurotrip has been so helpful in the planning of our backpacking trips, and we thought maybe the same would be true for this.  Thanks again!
 
SM & TW