Legal Employment

[poena]

Hi

I was just reading this thread stickied at the top

Work Rules For English Teachers

There has been a rash of postings here related to deportations. Our office frequently gets questions about working in Taiwan, laws and related legalities. We understand that the business has gotten more competitive over the past few months and people are aggressively seeking new and different schools all the time. For example: We don’t have a problem with this. But ML McLean would like the English teachers understand the basics to working legally and preventing you from being deported. As…

and a post by brian stated this
2. Government elementary and high schools can only offer legal employment opportunities to foreign teachers under limited circumstances. In these cases teachers need to be qualified teachers with a degree in education and a teaching licence back home. If you cannot meet these academic requirements but are offered a position in a government school then that position is most likely illegal.

Does this mean that if I dont have a teaching license I can’t teach in Taiwan? Or are there other schools other than government schools?

I have a degree in IT and am tired of my career and want to move to Taiwan for at least a year and I figured teaching would be a good way to spend my time.

Thanks

[almas_john]

Does this mean that if I don’t have a teaching license I can’t teach in Taiwan? Or are there other schools other than government schools?

No need to worry, Poena. The majority of teaching jobs do not require a teaching license.

[whitetiger]

You’ve got Buxibans (cram schools)- Language schools that children attend after their regular school hours. Some also cater to adults. Legal
Kindergartens- For younger kids, during the day. Loads of teaching jobs- Illegal but tolerated.
So you can find a job here. All the best.

[Buttercup]

@poena

Does this mean that if I dont have a teaching license I can’t teach in Taiwan? Or are there other schools other than government schools?

By ‘governement schools’, they mean government-run, publicly funded schools. As in most countries, unqualified foreigners don’t work there, legally (unless they are married to locals?).

There are lots of private places who couldn’t care less that you only have an IT degree.

[Enigma]

You don’t need a teaching certificate. I have never been asked for one and, as an aside, don’t have one. But if you have a B.S. in any discipline, you will have no problem. Of course, if you have an advanced degree, you will find more opportunities.

[poena]

sounds good…i’m also an ABC so hopefully that doesnt hurt my chances too much.

I’m trying to figure out if it’d be easier to get a job before I move or move first and start looking. It’d definately be better to have something lined up before the jump though.

[CraigTPE]

@Buttercup

By ‘governement schools’, they mean government-run, publicly funded schools. As in most countries, unqualified foreigners don’t work there, legally (unless they are married to locals?).

Private elementary, junior and senior high schools can not process work permits for foreign teachers without a teaching certificate either. They can hire you without a teaching certificate if you have permanent residence here and don’t need them to apply for a work permit.