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stephen_ceratti · Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 2

Hi yall,
i am a newly qualified tesol teacher but dont have a bachelors degree, is it possible for me to work in taiwan? And does anyone know if there are any recognized short courses that i can do over the net to get a bachelors degree.
cheers.....

Pop Fly · Joined: 15 Feb 2003 Posts: 429

Dr_Zoidberg · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 5:16 pm Post subject:

Pop Fly's information is not entirely correct.

There is no government requirement in Taiwan for a university degree. One may work in a buxiban with as little as a college diploma from a two year program and a TESOL certificate.

Whether one can find work with that kind of educational background is open for debate. Many schools now require a bachelor's degree, some even demand a 4 year degree. With a lesser education one may be forced to work in places the university graduates won't go. Such communities tend to be somewhat isolated and often require a trip to one of the larger cities for entertainment.

Many universities offer on-line degrees, but I am led to believe on-line degrees are not generally recognized here.

stephen_ceratti · Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 2

Yeah thats exactly what i was hopeing to hear, i am currently living in rio and about to head off to london, After this i think a more secluded place will be exactly what the doctor orded.
Do you know the best way to persue a job offer under these circumstances, i dont particularly want to rock up and take it by chance!!

Dr_Zoidberg · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 11:55 pm Post subject:

Your job hunt is best conducted with you in Taiwan. By all means peruse the job postings, but don't sign any contract until you're here and have had a chance to see what you're getting into.