Teach English Illegally in Taiwan - ESL Teaching

Niko · Fri 08-Sep-06, 12:36 PM

Taiwanese Police and English Teachers

With no Bachelor degree, my dream to teach abroad was very slim. I didn't want to teach in China, where having no degree is not that big of a deal in getting an ESL job. China just doesn't line my pockets enough. Japan, Korea and Hong Kong are too strict and I'm sure I wouldn't be given a chance in these countries.

So where did this leave me? You guessed - Teaching English in Taiwan under the radar!

Don't get me wrong. I don't condone doing things illegally. But when Taiwan is in desperate need of teachers that can do a great job, why should I follow the rules?

As far as I see, it's a WIN WIN WIN situation. 2 wins for Taiwan, 1 win for me.

Taiwanese schools profit from me enrolling in Chinese classes.
Taiwanese students benefit from me teaching English.
I can fullfil my dream to be an English Teacher abroad!

So am I really a bad guy just because I've bent the rules? I don't think so. Some rules are meant to be bent. The Taiwanese police know this goes on but do nothing about it. Probably because they want to learn English too!

I've been teaching in Taiwan now for 9 months without a hiccup. Every 6 months I make a visa run to Hong Kong with the paperwork my Chinese school provides. Everyone is happy, and that's the main thing.

Greg A.
(English Teacher, aka Chinese Student - Taipei, Taiwan)

exported_kiwi · Fri 08-Sep-06, 02:38 PM

Well, if you can get away with it and there are no negative ramifications for you, why not! It's great you're having fun there in Taiwan. I'm on the mainland, and after being in my 3rd year here, am still enjoying the experience. Good luck in staying below the radar!

nuwanda · Wed 20-Sep-06, 10:06 PM

Hey Niko,
I'm heading to Taiwan with a fake degree. If my ARC plans with Hess fall through, will it be tough for me to find illegal work? Or is it in abundance. I've sent you PM.

Thanks

Niko · Wed 20-Sep-06, 10:51 PM

If you teach with a fake degree, then realise the possible outcomes. Although I have heard of successes in the past, AAC does not condone teaching with fake degrees.

Be careful not to get yourself into trouble as what you will be doing is opening yourself to fraud.

Why don't you undertake a TESOL Dipoma? This may be suitable for you to find work in Taiwan. OR even teach in China as many do without a university degree.

Fri 08-Sep-06, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Niko Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Nationality: Australian Occupation: Editor Location: Posts: 220	Teach English Illegally in Taiwan Taiwanese Police and English Teachers With no Bachelor degree, my dream to teach abroad was very slim. I didn't want to teach in China, where having no degree is not that big of a deal in getting an ESL job. China just doesn't line my pockets enough. Japan, Korea and Hong Kong are too strict and I'm sure I wouldn't be given a chance in these countries. So where did this leave me? You guessed - Teaching English in Taiwan under the radar! Don't get me wrong. I don't condone doing things illegally. But when Taiwan is in desperate need of teachers that can do a great job, why should I follow the rules? As far as I see, it's a WIN WIN WIN situation. 2 wins for Taiwan, 1 win for me. Taiwanese schools profit from me enrolling in Chinese classes. Taiwanese students benefit from me teaching English. I can fullfil my dream to be an English Teacher abroad! So am I really a bad guy just because I've bent the rules? I don't think so. Some rules are meant to be bent. The Taiwanese police know this goes on but do nothing about it. Probably because they want to learn English too! I've been teaching in Taiwan now for 9 months without a hiccup. Every 6 months I make a visa run to Hong Kong with the paperwork my Chinese school provides. Everyone is happy, and that's the main thing. Greg A. (English Teacher, aka Chinese Student - Taipei, Taiwan) Attached Images To view attachments in this forum your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Fri 08-Sep-06, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
exported_kiwi Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Nationality: Kiwi who's been exported! Occupation: Beer taster, hehehehehe! Location: Posts: 230	Taiwan Well, if you can get away with it and there are no negative ramifications for you, why not! It's great you're having fun there in Taiwan. I'm on the mainland, and after being in my 3rd year here, am still enjoying the experience. Good luck in staying below the radar!

Wed 20-Sep-06, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Niko Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Nationality: Australian Occupation: Editor Location: Posts: 220	Teaching with a fake degree If you teach with a fake degree, then realise the possible outcomes. Although I have heard of successes in the past, AAC does not condone teaching with fake degrees. Be careful not to get yourself into trouble as what you will be doing is opening yourself to fraud. Why don't you undertake a TESOL Dipoma? This may be suitable for you to find work in Taiwan. OR even teach in China as many do without a university degree.

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Wed 20-Sep-06, 10:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
nuwanda ESL Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Posts: 1	Hey Niko, I'm heading to Taiwan with a fake degree. If my ARC plans with Hess fall through, will it be tough for me to find illegal work? Or is it in abundance. I've sent you PM. Thanks

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