2006-07-10 12:53:32 · 3 answers · asked by Listener 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Taiwan
Yes, westerners can teach in kindergartens. Is it legal? Depends how you look at it. :) Everyone has their own interpretation of the laws and I am sure as you have learned, everyone does something illegal in Taiwan, and it's all a game (i.e. illegal street vendors and police driving them away, but only to come back in a few minutes to set-up shop).
Anyway, no kindergartens cannot get a work permit for a foreigner to teach in their school, but they get around it by applying through a bushiban. If the school is raided by police (only when they recieve complaints from competitors or annoyed parents), often the foreigner's presence can be explained... if s/he is not actively teaching. The foreigner can be an observer (trainee), visitor, etc.
It really is all a game and it's been going on for decades. I would not worry about it. If you are interested in working for a kindergarten, apply for the job.
2006-07-11 05:55:25 · answer #1 · answered by wu_gwei21 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically (meaning legally), the answer is no. However, kindergartens still do so, under the name "bushiban", meaning afterschool program.
As long as Hess or any other school is labelled a bushiban, they are able to employ foreign English teachers.
Also, may I recommend you visit this great site: www.tealit.com.tw for all the latest news on living and teaching in Taiwan. Good luck.
2006-07-11 09:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by LivetoTravel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as I know you can, but most places in Taiwan want you to have at least a bachelors degree.
2006-07-10 20:41:56 · answer #3 · answered by mike i 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋