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[t-asia]

Hi,

Hello to all posters.

Looked through several posts and many are interesting and informative. However, skimmed through the ''ESL'' teaching vacancies on Dave's site, and puzzled by some school requirements, namely, they go on to say, American and/ or Canadian native English speakers wanted.

I have read this requirement in several job vacancy postings. Does this exclude me from applying for the position, as is, a native English speaker, or is it a prerequisite for a school to hire these nationalities alone? Am I reading this wrong?

I am aware that the term native english speaker is broad, but why American or Canadian? In Thailand now. Need clarity.

t-asia (English)

[BigWally]

That probably means that the schools posting those ads want people with "North American English" accents.

Some schools are very particular about hiring Canadians and Americans, and NOT hiring Aussies, Brits or South Africans.

[t-asia]

Makes sense. Had I not asked, I would not have been informed.

Puzzling. How far this extends to other Taiwanese teaching posts?

Role reversal or what, the anglo-diversity, and the opportunity.
And the possibility of an assured ARC visa, and the possibility
of employment in Taiwan. But nothing surprises me in my' Asia.

However, to find one bright spot. I read one encouraging post
where a 'foreigner' brought his wife with him and the dear lady
worked part-time hours, while he taught English. Encouraging!

Thank you BW

[Ki]

There are a few schools which only hire north americans despite how good a teacher you may be. If they state they only accept north americans and if you�re not then steer well clear. No point wasting time doing a demo and interview when they will never hire you anyway. Or just pretend to be canadian or somewhat. They won�t be able to tell anyway. Up to you. There are many schools out there which prefer to hire on experience and qualifications. Which school would you rather work for? Saying that, most schools only hire whiteys anyway.

[BJ]

Check them out, a lot say north american accent but will take a British standard accent. I also know an "American school" which has a polish, swedish, many south africans, Irish and I think one actual American.

In other words apply they can only say no, and if they question your accent then thats their problem:)