What different qualifications do I need?

Work Teaching English in Taiwan
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Hi everyone,

I have been wanting to come to live/work in Taiwan for a couple of years now, and after not having much luck finding Finance/IT related roles there (the industry I’m in now), I have decided to try my hand at teaching. I’m now starting to look a little more seriously at things because I plan to be in Taiwan from early next year & would like to be in the best position possible when I get there. With that in mind I’d like to get a clear idea as to what qualifications I need to work in particular areas. I’ve done a little research into some areas, so have included what I think are the requirements, but am happy to be corrected.

Buxibans - 4 year Bachelors degree (any area)
Government Schools - 4 year Bachelors degree + Home country teaching accreditation
University - PhD (Have read that Masters is sometimes accepted?)

I’m not sure if there are other levels of schooling in Taiwan.

I have completed a basic TESOL course, and have the option of “upgrading” to a Certificate IV. Would that be sufficient to have the teaching accreditation from my home country? I have also started a Masters degree, but have had to put it on hold as a result of my work commitments. Would that be sufficient enough for a university?

Oh, and to top it off, I have no formal teaching experience (except the TESOL course) - not sure if that’s a requirement for anything, though I’m sure it helps!

Thanks in advance,
Fish.

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I have completed a basic TESOL course, and have the option of “upgrading” to a Certificate IV. Would that be sufficient to have the teaching accreditation from my home country? I have also started a Masters degree, but have had to put it on hold as a result of my work commitments. Would that be sufficient enough for a university?[/quote]

No.
You have to HAVE the degree.
Somebody started medical school…is that enough to operate on you? :smiley:
Also, most universities want a Ph.D…some will accept a Master’s…what would make you think that anyone would hire someone who didn’t even have a Master’s finished when most of them want a Ph.D in the first place?
And you have to have a proper teaching certificate (i.e., you are qualified to teach public school in your home country), not a six-week certificate course or whatever.

Actual teaching experience may just make you miserable. But your mileage may vary.