I was hoping that somebody could help me. I am curious to know what kind of qualifications do you need to become a singing teacher? Is it recognised by the department of education?

I ask this as I have paid for a singing teacher course in full. I started it in March of 2003 and I should have finished March of this year. Only 3 weeks ago I sat my half year exam???

This course is done privately and not with the department of education. I feel that something very dodgey is going on and my teacher assures me that the department of education does not recognise a singing teacher as a qualified teacher m and that legal qualifications are not neccessary.

Could someone please tell me if I have been scamed???? because I don't want to find out after I open up my own singing school that I am not legally qualified.

Thank you