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LauraS11
Joined: 08 Aug 2011
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 Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:37 pm Post subject: Where will hire in Dec/Jan? |
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Hi,
I am looking to teach somewhere in Asia, preferably primary school age. I have a degree, a "combined" TEFL, and a years experience tutoring school age children in maths and english.
I was initially looking to move early october, and had been looking at Thailand, Korea and Taiwan. However, I am considering postponing my start date to December or January and am wondering whether anywhere will hire around this time? |
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tttompatz
Joined: 06 Mar 2010
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Location: Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
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| Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: Where will hire in Dec/Jan? |
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| LauraS11 wrote: |
Hi,
I am looking to teach somewhere in Asia, preferably primary school age. I have a degree, a "combined" TEFL, and a years experience tutoring school age children in maths and english.
I was initially looking to move early october, and had been looking at Thailand, Korea and Taiwan. However, I am considering postponing my start date to December or January and am wondering whether anywhere will hire around this time? |
Korea - winter holiday (end of year)starts at the end of Dec. and continues till the new academic year starts on March 2. Lots of job ads in Dec/Jan with starts in late Feb.
Thailand - academic year ends in March and begins again in mid May. Slowest time of the year for job ads/starts is Dec/Jan and busy again from March to May.
Taiwan - you only have the language academies as an option and they are hiring year round.
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wailing_imam
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
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Location: Malaya
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What is a 'combined' TEFL?
Indonesia - all year
Singapore - all year
China - language schools - all year |
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LauraS11
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| Ok, thanks. One thing i'm a bit confused about is if I do decide to travel first and apply later, how do I go about getting a visa. I am planning on possibly travelling in India before I start teaching. Will I need/ be able to get a visa for China/ Taiwan/ similar in India? |
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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Like Korea, Japan is on winter vacation in December/January, but almost no job ads during that time.
Getting a visa may be as simple as applying for it through your employer. Your biggest concern should be getting hired. I don't see how that is possible when one is traveling. You need the job first, and then you apply for the visa at the Japanese consulate wherever you are. |
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