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mandi100 · Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Posts: 5

Hi,

I am coming to Taiwan in a few days to work at a winter camp for a couple of weeks. Initially I was going to stay on after this and work in Taiwan for year or so...however, I have just been offered a short term contract in Burma, which I think is an amazing opportunity that I can't really turn down. So, now I have a month between the time my Taiwan contract ends and my Burma one begins. I have already bought the 60-day visa and was wondering if anyone knew of any agencies that deal in substitute teaching anywhere in Taiwan. I would prefer to be somewhere outside of Taipei but realise this isn't really an option with the type of thing I'm looking for. I'm 24, British, female, have a degree and lots of teaching experience - so if anyone can forward me any details of suitable contacts that would be great. My email is [email protected]

Thanks for reading and I hope you're all enjoying 2005,

Mandi
xxx

ps. Any party info for the month of February would be good too!!!

TaoyuanSteve · Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 1028 Location: Taoyuan

No, to my knowledge there are no such agencies. English teaching is a tightly regulated industry and foreigners have to obtain sponsors and work visas. Will you have such a visa for your stay in Taiwan? Work permits are address specific, meaning teachers cannot legally work in multiple locations (although many do). Most schools handle their sub needs in house, by utilizing other foreign teachers or local staff in their employ to fill the gaps. Occasionally, a school will hire a temp (but this would be illegal work). A temp agency for foreign English teachers would likely be shut down in short order because most foreign teachers (except for those married to locals) could not work legally for them.

That aside, will you be able to find work for the little while after your camp ends and your new job in Burma begins? I'd say pretty likely if you're determined.

clark.w.griswald · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 2056

mandi100 · Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Posts: 5

Thanks for all the advice. Should you hear of any work that might be suitable or amazing parties that I must attend please get in touch. Cheers again, Mandi x

Aristotle · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 1388 Location: Taiwan

Many of the larger schools have their own substitute teaching staff on call.
Most of the international schools operate this way. Send them your resume and a CV explaining that you are interested in doing substitute work.If they like what they see they will put you on their list. Chances are you will get calls quite regularly.
Places to start.
Taipei American School, Taipei European School and Bethany International school all in Taipei.
In Taichung try Lincoln American School, Morrison Academy and Washington schools.
In Kaohsiung try the Kaohsiung International school.
Good luck,
A.