ESL Certification in Taiwan??

[brucewyatt]

Are there any ESL certifcation programs in Taiwan? I have read that ESL certifciation is not required to teach in Taiwant, but I think it would be a helpful credential, for the sake of training and better teaching opportunities. I already have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and six years of classroom teaching experience. However, I've not been in the classroom in over 5 years, and my teaching certifications have expired. As my military career ends this month, I think it would be great to return to teaching, but this time contributing in an unique and challenging capacity. I'll be vacationing in Taipei 30 September to 9 October. It would be nice to meet some potential employers then. Thanks for any advice and info.

Bruce Wyatt
Raleigh, North Carolina
bruce@wyattfamily.net

[Antonio]

Of my years of experience dealing with teachers in Taiwan and being in the industry for quite some more time, I haven't come across any classroom based ESL or teacher training courses in Taiwan.

Probably the reason being is that if teacher's come to Taiwan, they already have a job setup hence no longer need to do such a course. Teachers much prefer getting their qualifications prior to heading overseas.

I wouldn't worry about your teaching qualifications having expired. I would still list them on your resume. The online TESL, TEFL and classroom based courses have no expiry date on their certificates.

There's no shortage of employers and recruiters contact details posted in these forums and other forums out there.

Good luck with things.