Comments on: Who Can Teach in Taiwan?

By: admin

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:24:55 +0000

@Mary: most schools will simply ask you will to speak with your best American accent possible. I wouldn’t worry unless you have a VERY heavy British accent. If you do, just start practicing now so you’ve taken the edge off it a bit.

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:13:58 +0000

My boyfriend and I are considering teaching in Taipei early next year. As a Brit, will it be more difficult for him (I’m American) to find a teaching position? I have heard that most schools prefer English teachers with an American accent. Any suggestions on how we can overcome this if English accents are a deterrent?

By: admin

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:57:09 +0000

Contracts are usually 1 year and you will require one of the above qualifications. Shorter contracts are very unlikely. Expect to have to sign for at least 1 year.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:56:00 +0000

@rutchel: I would strongly recommend looking for work in other countries. You need at least one of the above qualifications in order to legally work in Taiwan.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:54:51 +0000

@Jason: you are correct, public school teachers need a valid teaching license from their home country. If it is not valid you will not be able to apply for work at public schools.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:51:51 +0000

@Jeremy: age is only a problem for the younger classes. The biggest problem is that the majority of work in Taiwan is teaching children. Finding work for anyone over 40 is not impossible, but you need to remember that if a boss had to pick between a 20 year old applicant and a 40 year old applicant, it is almost a given they would opt for the younger teacher. Again, this is only applicable to schools that teach/entertain children.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:52:39 +0000

Hello… I find it disheartening that age is a factor. I turned 40 this year, but do look younger, and have more energy (now that I lost 60 pounds). How difficult will it be for me to find a job in Taiwan?

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 06 May 2010 16:50:33 +0000

Hello! Thanks for your great site. Regarding teaching in public schools, when you mention that you must have a teachers license, are you talking about the license you receive from your home country? Or is it something you can apply to in Taiwan? I am assuming that the teacher’s license is an internationally recognized standard and accreditation that you receive once you finish and Education degree in your home country? Thanks so much for your time and effort.

By: rutchel

rutchel — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:47:35 +0000

i am from Philippines,30 yrs. old,not white,only have an associate diploma,no teaching experience,do i have a chance to work as an english teacher in taiwan if i have TESOL certificate

By: Alia

Alia — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:42:26 +0000

Hello,
I have long been enthralled with the Taiwanese culture, people, and language(s). I will be taking a considerable amount of Chinese during my time in college to fulfill the language requirement for my University’s Honors College. I realize, however, that this is unnecessary to the fulfillment of my goal—to spend the spring and summer (May-August) of 2011 teaching English in Taiwan. I have several friends who have spend semesters/terms teaching English in other counties. Unfortunately, I will be a mere 19-year-old Junior in college at that point in time. Will my age be a concern? Or the (short) length of time, perhaps? What sorts of sites would you recommend I look at for such an aspiration?