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		| Fortigurn 
 
 
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				|  Posted: Fri May 14, 2004 6:27 am    Post subject: Here's an interesing one - TESOL certificate required by law |   |  
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				| I was just asked the following question by a school representative: 
 
 
 
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	  | Do you have any teacher certificate like TESOL/TEFL? It is required for applying work permit in Taiwan, according to the law. |  
 I've highlighted the interesting bit.  First I've heard of it.  Is this true?
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		| Fortigurn 
 
 
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				|  Posted: Fri May 14, 2004 6:37 am    Post subject: |   |  
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				| Well, here's the answer to my followup comment, which was 'I thought only a Bachelor was required': 
 
 
 
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	  | Yes - that's for language school. Our school is normal elementary/highschool and both degree & TESOL are required. Maybe u can find a job at language school.
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 Learn something new every day.
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		| Taylor 
 
 
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				|  Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 12:37 pm    Post subject: |   |  
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				| At the first sign of RED-TAPE, it is advisable to BEWARE!!! 
 If "u" like working without air-conditioners, teaching large classes (40+ students with mixed abilities) THEN you may enjoy the public schools.
 
 Personally, I prefer AC, about 15 students, easy access to video equipment, photocopiers, etc.
 
 But maybe that's just ME!
 
 More later,
 
 Taylor
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		| Wonder 
 
 
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				|  Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 2:28 pm    Post subject: |   |  
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				| Right on! I have taught in only one public school and I will never go there again. |  | 
	
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		| Fortigurn 
 
 
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				|  Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 2:39 pm    Post subject: |   |  
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				| Thanks for the headsup guys.  I feel so much better now.  |  | 
	
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