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[Firearcher]

Can someone please tell me what the LEGAL minimum requirements are to work as an ESL teacher in Taiwan?

Not what is preferred or desired ...........what are the requirements according to law?

[BigWally]

Yes, someone can tell you.

Contact your local TECO office.

They will be able to tell you 100% (if they feel like it that day).

[Firearcher]

[quote="BigWally"]Yes, someone can tell you.

Contact your local TECO office.

They will be able to tell you 100% (if they feel like it that day).[/quote]

What is a TECO office?


Not sure if such a thing exists here and if they did I doubt they'd speak English

[Firearcher]

[quote="BigWally"]Yes, someone can tell you.

Contact your local TECO office.

They will be able to tell you 100% (if they feel like it that day).[/quote]

What is a TECO office?


Not sure if such a thing exists here and if they did I doubt they'd speak English

[dangerousapple]

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office = TECO

It's the embassy, for lack of a better word. Every country has one, and some countries have several. Google it, and you'll find it.

[Firearcher]

[quote="dangerousapple"]Taipei Economic and Cultural Office = TECO

It's the embassy, for lack of a better word. Every country has one, and some countries have several. Google it, and you'll find it.[/quote]

I can't get the answers to my questions from there. Let me rephrase my question/s:

To work as an ESL Teacher in Taiwan do you need: YES/NO

1. CRC
2. University Degree
3. Health Certificate


You need a passport plus photos and a resume. I know that much. What else does Taiwan immigration require? Anyone currently working there obviously knows this.

[MomCat]

[Firearcher]

[quote="MomCat"][quote="Firearcher"]

To work as an ESL Teacher in Taiwan do you need: YES/NO

1. CRC
2. University Degree
3. Health Certificate

[/quote]

1. What's a CRC?
2. Yes - if it's a 3 year degree look for exceptions.
3. Yes - but you will get it here. Don't waste your money in your home country.[/quote]

Is a Criminal Record Check required? I thought Taiwan Immigration did not require a degree???

[JZer]

A criminal record check is not required in Taiwan.

[773]

[Firearcher]

[quote="773"][quote="Firearcher"]I thought Taiwan Immigration did not require a degree???[/quote]

If you want to obtain a work permit to teach in Taiwan, you need a degree.[/quote]
Thank you both! CRC no - degree yes. That was exactly what I wanted to know.

Thanks.

[yamahuh]

In reality you need a 3 year or 4 year degree.
OR you need an Associate diploma (issued by a Uni) or College diploma plus TESL certificate.

Either is enough to get you a work permit and your ARC.