Arnold Said:

Should I teach English in Taiwan or Korea?

We Answered:

if you dint like kimche you know where to go.

Tom Said:

What do I need to teach English in Taiwan?

We Answered:

You will need to gain Associates Degree with TESOL/TEFL Certificate (the minimum allowed by the Ministry of Education) OR a B.A. degree in anything. Many schools prefer you have a B.A .degree. For general teaching in private buxibans, TOEFL certification, an education degree, teaching experience and not required if you hold a BA. Public schools often require an actual accredited teaching degree, though some private buxibans (private cram schools) out-source to public schools teachers who do not hold them. University teaching requires a Masters degree in a related field.

Once in country, you'll need a copy of your actual diploma, legal working status (an ARC or Alien Resident Certificate) or a current visa with the option of extension, and come from one of six native-English speaking countries that are favored in Taiwan: Canada, The United States, The United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand or South Aftrica. You must also have no criminal record and be free of HIV. Overall, most schools are looking for someone who is light-hearted and gets along will with the students, and knows how to play some good games. See: games page.

TOEFL certification, an education degree, teaching experience: none of these are required. Overall, most schools are looking for someone who is light-hearted and gets along will with the students, and knows how to play some good games.

Therefore, you must finish school to come and teach. Some do teach illegally, but this requires you to visa-hop every month, potentially go to jail, and it's also illegal and no one would recommend it.

April Said:

Too teach English in Taiwan without a degree,do i need a Tesol or Esl Certificate? Or anything else?

We Answered:

Well you'll need some way to prove to the school that you know what you're talking about. It'll be hard just to turn up with nothing.

The TEFL certificate can be taken either in-house or online at your own pace which is a much cheaper option (see http://icalweb.com).

Henry Said:

How can I get a permit to teach English in Taiwan for 1-2 years?

We Answered:

The government will not issue a work permit for any English teacher who does not have a degree, or at least a two-year diploma, from an ACCREDITED university. You must also have a passport from a list of English-speaking countries (USA UK Canada etc). Your contract has to be for at least one year.

You cannot get a work permit unless you meet these criteria--no matter how badly a school wants to hire you.

TT, who advised you against working illegally, is correct.

Karen Said:

Is it feasible to teach English in Taiwan and stay there forever?

We Answered:

Maybe if you have a PhD and teach at a University because a lot of school discriminate based on age, especially for teaching children.

Rose Said:

programs are there to teach english in Taiwan over the summer?

We Answered:

well, my friend went to hess last year and she had fun. so check it out?