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SanChong · Joined: 22 Nov 2005 Posts: 335

I wasn't saying that you misunderstood me. I was clarifying what I said, as I could see how it may not have been clear enough.

Anyway, this is all semantics. The point is that you can't work at a 2nd school without a 2nd work permit.

Also, it should be said that getting a school to sponsor a 2nd work permit is not an easy thing to do. The case could be made that it's illegal either way because you need to have at least 14 hours at a school in order to qualify for a work permit. How often does a teacher work for at least 14 hours at 2 different schools? It happens, but it's an extremely small minority. Really, it would make a lot more sense for the government to just allow teachers to work at 2 different schools, as long as they have a fully legal permit at one. This makes sense for a lot of reasons.

Even better, wouldn't it be great if the government clarified a LOT of the ambiguities in the laws surrounding English teaching and then sent out booklets to every foreign teacher!

Nah, that sounds too good to be true Smile

Miyazaki · Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 635 Location: My Father's Yacht

SanChong · Joined: 22 Nov 2005 Posts: 335

If by "One ARC two schools" you mean that the teachers has a WORK PERMIT at both schools, then you are correct.
They need that work permit at both schools.

Most teachers working at 2 schools don't have a work permit at both schools. I'd venture to say the percentage of people working illegally in such situations is well over 90%. Now, the odds of getting caught are extremely low. Most will never have a problem. However, a number of teachers were deported for this exact issue last year. As such, it's important for people to have this information.