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canadiangirlsrock · Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 14

I know this has been thrown out in many threads before. But my question is how hard is it going to be for me to get a legal teaching job, visa, arc with a two year college dipolma plus the advanced TESOL course specializing in children. I am a bit confused as I have read past threads saying you absolutely need a BA and others are saying yes you need a BA or 2 yr college dipolma and TESOL. A second part to this question is if all I could secure is "an illegal" teaching position, how does this work in reguards to getting a visa and arc?
Thanks for your help!

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

depends on where you want to go.

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

sorry, you did say Taiwan, didn't you.
I apologise - didn't read carefully before.

Will you have that TESOL cert without any actual teaching practice?

canadiangirlsrock · Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 14

Yeah thats right its Taiwan....probably Taipei. I do have the TESOL cert. without the actual teaching experience.
Thanks for your reply in advance.

the_p0et · Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Posts: 52

Hey CanadianGirl,

I'm in the same boat as you. I only have my 2 year college diploma and a TESL certification.

Let me know if you get any answers.

Where abouts in Canada are you from?

Dan

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

With an illegal position, you won't get a visa or ARC, I think.. Check out the Taiwan forums here and also tealit.com

canadiangirlsrock · Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 14

dan, from what i have researched and have spoke with others there now, there are no worries. from nova scotia and you?

the_p0et · Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Posts: 52

I'm actually from many places! But in Canada, it's Victoria, Banff, Elkford and now Calgary, AB.

Ledie · Joined: 21 Jun 2004 Posts: 24 Location: Toronto, Canada

OMG!! I'm in the same boat as you guys! 2 years of college (with diploma) plus tefl cert. And I'm in Toronto! I want to go to Taiwan!!!

Ki · Joined: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 475

If you want to work illegally in Taiwan. Try to get a 60 day visa before you go. A 30 day visa is still useful but doesn't give you as much time. Enrole in a language course when you get to Taiwan. There are places to do this without actually attending any classes but for just a little extra you may as well learn Chinese. You will need to do a visa run, say to Hong Kong. Make sure you have everything you need like proof of funds, proof of enrolling in a language course, proof of return ticket, and try to have a friend in Taiwan who can vouch for you and his contact details and ID number. You will (hopefully) be given a two month extendable visa. This will last for 6 months. Then you will need to do another visa run.

Try to avoid using a recruiter. They aren't really necessary but they can be good if you are lacking a degree/experience/etc. If you must use one then PM me and I'll give you the details of one that WON'T rip you off.
Ki.