Comments on: Ask Matt: Finding a Teaching Job in Taiwan Through a Recruiter

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:45:13 +0000

In reply to Anne.

Hi Anne. As far as I know you need to be from one of the recognized English-speaking countries in order to qualify for a teacher visa, and last I heard Philippines wasn’t included on the list.

I know that sometimes there are exceptions to the rule, but I’m not sure how people are able to get past the normal rules.

I would suggest that when you go to volunteer in Taiwan you spend some time looking for a school that is willing to help you try and get a visa.

By: Anne

Anne — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 06:32:06 +0000

Hello Matt! I’m a Filipino and planning to work as English teacher. I am a graduate with bachelors degree and i have TESOL certificate too. Can i apply in Taiwan legally even if Im a Filipino? Also, which is better.. find a work when Im in Taiwan already? or Should i need to find a job first before i get to Taiwan?

I’m planning to do volunteer English teaching in Taiwan for 7 weeks to have at least gain an experience since i don’t really have one yet. I’m planning while Im in Taiwan for the volunteer, i will look for jobs opportunities. What do you think, Is my plan a good idea?

Hope to really hear from you, thank you!

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 00:45:20 +0000

In reply to Mandy. Hi Mandy. You're best off to arrive just before the end of the semester, when people are changing jobs. October will not be a good time to find work. Most jobs will require a one year commitment. It is likely you can find better pay on the ground in Taiwan than you can looking from abroad because you will have more options.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:35:08 +0000

Hey Matt!

A friend and I are currently looking to teach in Taiwan. If we were to fly there in October how would you suggest we go about finding full time English teaching employment? I heard that if we go find a job once we are there then we wouldn’t necessarily need to sign a one year contract and we could get better pay.

Let me know your suggestions!

Mandy

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 16 May 2016 16:31:37 +0000

Thank you Matt. Yes I am a USA citizen. Will contact RTT definitely. Thanks again

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 16 May 2016 03:02:52 +0000

In reply to Chris.

Hi Chris. I’m not sure if you are qualified to teach English in Taiwan. In order to legally teach there you must be from one of a few English-speaking countries (Canada, USA, Britain, South Africa, Australia, maybe others…I’m not sure). If you are from one of those countries then you probably do have a good chance of finding a job in Taiwan.

You should definitely contact Reach to Teach for more information.

I don’t really know anything about Oman, so I can’t help with that.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 14 May 2016 03:30:32 +0000

Hello ALL,
My name is Chris. Very interesting reading, I have so much to learn. I finished TEFL in Prague, Czech Republic, currently teaching at Channel Crossings School in Prague until end of June. Cost of living is relatively high in Prague and the pay hardly cover my expenses. I heard so much about Taiwan and the Middle East. Looking into Taiwan possibly Oman. I would like to try RTT, now that I am more confident after reading these articles. Thank you for sharing. I am new at this, Channel Crossings is my first teaching job after getting certified from TEFL. Do I have a chance teaching in Taiwan or Oman?? (In your opinion)

By: manoj

manoj — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 21:05:15 +0000

Hey matt

I was just wondering whether a non-native or native level, tefl certified can secure a job in Taiwan or any where else in asia?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:05:54 +0000

While I believe that Carrie was being honest in her evaluation of Reach to Teach, it was interesting to learn through her website that she is in fact the Global Director of Recruiting for Reach to Teach.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 05:37:00 +0000

Carrie is absolutely right about this. Although I have never heard a success story quite as good as Carrie’s, I’ve known several people who have had good experiences with recruiters. The reason that I warn people against using them is that the people I know who were unhappy with their recruiter and agent experiences vastly outnumber those who were happy.

The differences between my and Carie’s experiences also may have to do with the places we live in Taiwan. She lives in Taipei where the industry is more established and professional. I live in Tainan, where the teaching industry is still maturing. It’s easier for unprofessional hucksters looking for a quick buck to start companies where I live.

So, as Carrie says, the key is research. If you can’t be sure that you are dealing with somebody fair, then you may want to consider whether you want to deal with them or not.

Thanks for your comment Carrie! It really changed my view of recruiters. I’ve never heard anyone come to their defense like that before.