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[Sudz]

Just as the title says - no further need for explanation

Thanks

[Sudz]

nothing?

[Dr_Zoidberg]

You need either a BA or a college diploma with TESOL. The college diploma must be from a two-year programme at minimum.

[Sudz]

Thanks for the reply.

Hmmm I have the TESOL, and the MA TESOL will - I believe - technically be a year and a half full-time. I guess this doesn't qualify me?

[TaoyuanSteve]

I suspect no one is going to be able to answer your question definitively. I have my doubts, though. The MOE maintains a list of schools from English-speaking countries that it recognizes for the purposes of work permits. Not sure a school that would issue an MA to someone with no undergrad degree would be an accredited, recognized school (but, hey, I could just be biased and jealous. If I could have done an MA without doing my BA, wtf did I waste those years for? ) You're just going to have to find out from the authorities yourself. Perhaps the best way is to see if you can get an offer and see if the school can process your work permit with your credential.

[Sudz]

Thanks for the reply.

The degree is from Nottingham, a fairly well-regarded UK university. It seems as though there are UK schools that allow 'short cuts' into their MA programs.

[TaoyuanSteve]

I suppose another way to check would be to take your credential to your local TECO office (Taiwan's defacto embassy) and see if they will validate it. One of the functions of TECO offices is verifying documents that originate in the countries where the offices are located. I think they would know if your degree would be accepted. Worth checking with them anyway.

[Sudz]

Thanks for the advice. Well I've just contacted a school, asking whether an MA TESOL will suffice in lieu of a BA. Here's the reply.....

"Unfortunately it will not, according to our laws."

I guess that answers my question!

[therock]

I think the major problem is most schools (and seems people on these forums) don't understand how you can get a MA without the BA. They automatically assume the degree is not the real deal or the university is not accredited and is some kind of diploma mill.

I know a few people who haved used their MA's to get work permits, they did have BA's, but the school or immigration didn't care and never asked to see their BA's.

[TaoyuanSteve]

[Sudz]

Thanks guys. Taiwan is only one of many places where'd I'd like to work, but nevertheless I'll look more into it.

Yes someone mentioned to me on the China board that having just an MA notarized is a viable option. I've heard of this working in the Middle East as well.

Just as a reminder I have yet to even be accepted into this class (my application is currently being processed). Just trying to plan ahead.