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Careers in Education & Training

CAREER PATHS · INDUSTRY

See every level in Education & Training, from student to executive: the jobs, typical pay, and the steps to move up. Tell us where you are now and where you want to go.

1. Student

Still in school

Jobs: Senior High student

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    FI · K–12FI Online Senior HighSelf-Paced from ₱51,480 a year · Live Online available
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    Outside FISenior High strand: HUMSS
  3. 3
    FI · Free courseEnglish Confidence Practice₱0 · start today
  4. 4
    Outside FIA college degree, if the job you want needs one (see the notes in each level)

2. Starting out

No work experienceStarting pay, usually at the lower end of entry level

Jobs: Teacher's Aide · Tutor

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    FI · Professional DiplomaTeaching Assistant720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
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    FI · Professional DiplomaEarly Childhood Education Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500

3. Entry level

0–2 years₱15,000–₱30,000 a month

Jobs: Teaching Assistant · Online Tutor · Trainer

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    FI · Professional DiplomaOnline Teaching & Facilitation720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaTraining & Development720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    Outside FITo teach in schools: education degree + PRC LET (FI review available)

4. Mid level / Supervisor

3–5 years₱30,000–₱60,000 a month

Jobs: Licensed Teacher · Instructional Designer · Training Officer

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    FI · Professional DiplomaInstructional Design720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaAssessment & Learning Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
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5. Senior / Manager

6–10 years₱60,000–₱150,000 a month

Jobs: Head Teacher · Academic Coordinator · Training Manager

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    FI · Professional DiplomaEducation Administration720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaTeam Leadership720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · PathwayETEEAP: earn a college degree from your experience (5+ years)₱8,500 FI fee · university fees separate

6. Executive

10+ yearsAbove the senior range; varies widely by company

Jobs: School Principal · School Director

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    FI · Professional DiplomaStrategic Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
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    FI · Professional DiplomaLeadership & Organisational Development720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
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    Outside FISchool heads usually need a licence and a master's degree

Changing careers into Education & Training

Good for anyone with a degree and strong English. Start with the free course, take the starting-level courses, and use PEDAP if your past work is related. Most career changers then apply at entry level and move up faster because of their experience.

  1. 1
    FI · Free courseEnglish Confidence Practice₱0 · start today
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaTeaching Assistant720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · Professional DiplomaEarly Childhood Education Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
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  5. 5
    Outside FIUpdate your CV in My FI to show your new FI credentials

Starting your own business

Idea: Your own tutorial or training centre. Learn the trade first, then the business side: planning, registration, pricing and managing money.

  1. 1
    FI · Professional DiplomaTraining & Development720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  2. 2
    FI · Professional DiplomaEducation Administration720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  3. 3
    FI · Short courseStarting a Small Business24 learning hours · ₱4,000
  4. 4
    FI · Short courseBusiness Plan Basics24 learning hours · ₱4,000
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    FI · Professional DiplomaSmall Business Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
  6. 6
    FI · Professional DiplomaBusiness Registration & Licensing Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
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    Outside FIRegister your business: DTI (sole proprietor) or SEC, barangay and mayor's permit, BIR

Ways to work

Full-timePublic and private schools, training centres.
Part-timeTutoring is often part-time.
RemoteOnline tutoring and ESL teaching are fully remote.

Salary guide (Philippines, monthly)

Each level shows a general range for the Philippines. Examples for this industry:

  • Teacher I (public, entry): ₱31,705–₱33,611 (kareera.co)
  • Teacher II (public): ₱33,947–₱35,850 (kareera.co)

Sources: public 2026 salary guides (multiplymii.com for the general ranges; others as named). Pay depends on the employer, city, licence and experience. Overseas jobs, for example in the Middle East, usually pay more. This is a guide, not a job offer.

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