Teaching English Abroad - How to get a job

Hello! Welcome to my channel :) In this video I answered some FAQs and shared my experience getting a teaching job in Taiwan. I hope this helps anyone considering the move. Feel free to leave questions down below and thank you for tuning in! Peace ☺️
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[@sofystardust]

Thank you so much for all of your information!!! ❤

[@reynastargaze7750]

Thank you for this! I didn't know about the licensure part, I appreciate it 💞

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@chynasshafritos]

Is the teaching license has to be in that country or us?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

@@chynasshafritos You should get it from you home country.

[@BrownBeauty_Luv]

Thinking of taking this into consideration thank you for the information. I love kids so teaching them would be a new experience for me and give me a chance to live abroad! I’m from Chicago. :)

[@NneniaYasmeen]

It’s been a great experience for me! If you love kids then I think you’d enjoy it. 🙂 thank you for watching 💕

[@theKhumbaguy]

Very helpful information. Thanks for sharing.

[@reneelouisetech]

Love this video! Thank you for the insight. New subbie. x

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you 🥰🥰

[@mandylungelo4623]

Thank you for this video 🇿🇦🥰

[@Gobusamang25]

What happened to your WhatsApp Mandy?

[@annemazing_u]

Thanks for the great information.

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jahdavlogs615]

I started watching a couple of your other videos (I like how you said you wasn't finna show everything in a 7/11 then you proceeded to do just that lmao). Stereo-typically I don't see many people's homes (who teach English) being that large in Asia regardless of country (with the exception of a very small number of English teachers in China). Now, I ain't got no typa no problems with a nice little studio or one bedroom they all look nice, but my question is can we get that apartment tour sometime?! Because when you opened them curtains for your windows I was like "What in the Mcmansion?!? Shawty living in the same crib Drake did in that I'm on one video." I'm tapping in and peeping game, put me on *subbed*

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hahah I went and showed every corner of that 7/11 😂 & lol thank you for watching!! I've been debating an apartment tour. I may have to really do it now.

[@jahdavlogs615]

@@NneniaYasmeen peer pressure strikes again

[@MylesGmail]

Thank u so much

[@carmelacaranyagan6726]

Truly informative!! Thank you so much. I applied to Teach Taiwan too and was interviewed days ago. I'm curious on what's gonna happen next. Just wanna ask based on your experience, how long did you need to wait to hear back from them? did they sent you an email after your interview? Thank you so much.

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Glad it was helpful! This was a few years ago so I honestly don't remember the times frames but I want to say a few weeks later they emailed me once a school was interested and wanted me to sign on. I don't remember any follow ups from the interview though. They just emailed me once a school was interested.

[@preciouscele5130]

Hi dear thanks for the information am very much interested in teaching in Taiwan I have three years of experience with bachelor degree and tefl.

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Awesome! There should be options for you. Good luck & thank you for watching 🙂

[@lilmzjayka]

I am currently, fulfilling my Tefl, which public school isn't on the radar. Does that mean I can still work up the ladder to public schools? Or most likely I will have to get a teaching license? Your video was super helpful!

[@NneniaYasmeen]

I’m glad this helped! You will still need a teaching or substitute teaching license for public schools. 🙂

[@olwethunkalitshana2726]

Thanks for this video. Just a question, you didn’t mention any medical/health checks in the process. Are there any and if you don’t mind please share what exactly is tested in the medicals? New subbie here💜 all the best!

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hi thank you for subbing 🙂 they required a general physical when I arrived. I didn’t have to take any medications/ vaccines.

[@kaileighchow7207]

Hi Nnenia! Thanks for the information, very helpful! Looking forward to following along with your adventure on KZbin. A couple questions: Do you know if most public schools in Taiwan require a teaching certification instead of a TEFL? So, if you have a Bachelor's and TEFL, is the best way to find a job at buxibans?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hi Kaileigh, thank you for watching 🙂 as far as I know those are the requirements but recruiters may have alternatives/ other options available. From what I remember the substitute teaching license was pretty easy to get!

[@enjaysings6173]

Hi Yasmeen,pls what's the substitute teaching license

[@shinyeee1709]

@@enjaysings6173 application varies per state. It allows you to become a substitute teacher. (You replace a teacher for an XXX period of days) I recommend researching the criteria for your home state or country.

[@Five-uy6xn]

How do you go about applying to cram schools with just a tefl certification?

[@TEFLLemon]

Hi Nnenia, I'm writing a 180-Hour Higher Certificate in TESOL and I'm referencing various videos within the course for trainees to watch to learn more. Is it OK for me to include a link in my course for TEFL Lemon trainees to learn more about job hunting for TEFL teachers? Should get quite a few people coming over to watch the video!

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hi, I have no problem with you sharing this link! Thank you for asking/ supporting. 🙂

[@NationalDeputy]

When you said you need a teaching license, does that mean a bachelors degree and a tefla certificate won’t be sufficient to apply for that school you worked at ?

[@yanie3000]

Thank you for all of the information! Do you mind sharing the information of the recruiter you used to land your public school job?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Thank you & sure. Teach Taiwan is the agency!

[@yanie3000]

@@NneniaYasmeen Thank you for replying!

[@NneniaYasmeen]

@@yanie3000 of course. Thank you for watching 💕

[@emmasankofa7597]

Thank you for the information! I'm very interested in opportunities available for Americans with a bachelors degree and a TESOL Certification. I'll be done with my cert in March and I really want to explore Taiwan. The weather seems similar to my hometown here in a Houston, TX. I am teaching myself to read Mandarin too.

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Thank you for watching. That sounds awesome!

[@godsonnwoseh3680]

Which school did you attend for the Tesol training? Am interested in enrolling

[@lindaslifeabroad7098]

Great video! Which video were you a part of?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Thank you! I'm not sure what the question is referencing.

[@nicolel9160]

Hey girl, i'm really interested in teaching in Tawain this year. Just a question, you said before you had no teaching experience prior to taiwan but you also had a teaching license? While license was it if I may ask?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hi!! It's a license I had to apply for through my state. At the time they just required copies of my college transcripts & charged a fee to issue it.

[@Sheilzdarlingz]

Do you hire teachers with only high school diploma and TEFL CERT

[@Dar4583]

Hi....I enjoy your videos. Just wondering are there any barriers to age? Most of the people I see I see are in their 20’s. I’m in my 30’s. But I was a teacher for 3 years and other experiences in public speaking. Exploring the idea of moving there.

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hi thank you for watching!! I’ve seen teachers of all ages here! I know a lot in their 30s 🙂

[@Kandeeepop]

Hi!! Thank you for your videos. I love watching them and they’re super insightful 😊. When you applied for a substitute license, what did you put for your subject area? I’m currently applying for one and unsure if I should put multiple subject, single subject, English learner authorization, etc? Any help will be appreciated !

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hi I'm glad they've been helpful! Unfortunately, I don't remember. I'd recommend choosing one that'll best fit you. The license is valid 5 years so if you want to possibly teach multiple subjects that could be a good choice. I hope that helps!

[@Kandeeepop]

@@NneniaYasmeen WOW thanks for replying to me 😭 yes that makes sense! I just wasn’t sure if there was one in particular I needed in order to teach in Taiwan.

[@egcrazycool8793]

Hello, thank you for this information, very useful. One question though, do you need to know how to speak chinese mandarin? Thanks.

[@NneniaYasmeen]

No, not at all. 🙂 Thank you for watching!

[@levailwilliams3056]

Does your teaching license have to be from the country that you teach in?

[@noluthandocele4203]

Thank you for this, im currently teaching online and I'm a last year student, studying education I also have a TEFL. Will this be enough to land a teaching position in Taiwan. Iv never really researched teaching licenses in South Africa but definitely will check

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hi I applied and went through this process a few years ago. I'm not certain if it's been updated since but you can check out the website from the recruiting agency I went through. It's called Teach Taiwan!

[@noluthandocele4203]

@@NneniaYasmeen thanks so much

[@NationalDeputy]

Hello! I have a question, When you said you need a teaching license to work at the public school you worked at, does that mean a bachelors degree and a tefla certificate won’t be sufficient to apply for that school you worked at ?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

A Tefl certificate isn't sufficient for the public school/ program I went through. They never asked me for one.

[@SomethingNewAMBW]

you can actually teach with an associates too, one of their government programs do it 😁

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Oh ok that’s good to know. Thank you!

[@vm1ccc]

Which program is that?

[@gnidaol51]

Was curious what program did you attend to get your teaching certificate that allowed you to teach in the public school? And how long did it take?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

I got a substitute teaching license through my state. It was a quick process I just had to send in some documents like transcripts.

[@english_bigenglish311]

Thanks a lot for ur video!🌹 I & my husband would like to apply for a teaching job in Japan. Could you please give us information or suggest any offers plz

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Thank you for watching. 🙂 I’d suggest a google or Facebook search for teaching jobs in Japan. I’m sure there are you teachers in Japan on KZbin as well. I hope this helps!

[@NOLUTHANDOCHILI]

Hey Nnenia what exactly is a teaching license this is the first time I hear of this requirement

[@janasiajanasia8610]

If you get a substitute teaching license instead of a regular teaching license, would you still be able to teach regularly in Taiwan and make the same amount of money?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Money will depend on the program/ school but I was able to work in the public school with just a substitute license

[@tracistinson3957]

Did they give you any training? Is there a good amount of vacation/time off?(I would like some time to travel and explore the country).

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Yes, there's a good amount of vacation/ time off in the public schools. Unfortunately, there was no training prior to starting.

[@r.m6094]

In a previous video, you said your degree is not in education- how did you get a public school job? I contacted Teach Taiwan and they said a bachelors in education is mandatory :(

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that! My degree is in biology but they may have changed the requirements. I applied over 5 years ago so this isn't the most up to date information.

[@casebeth]

I'd love to work in the public system there. I have both a sub and bilingual educator license form Illinois A BA in Global Language and Culture and an MA TESOL I have 1 year experience in the bilingual classroom. Are the chances good?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Yes it looks like it! You can check out the recruiting agency I went through called Teach Taiwan. Their website will have the most update qualifications for public school teaching.

[@romeziafaithmeezfernandez7545]

I would love to teach in Asia but I'm a bit confused between Taiwan and China. I've done quite a thorough research on China but can you please assistbme as I have indepth questions. Can I email or WeChat or even on Patreon.

[@awsomelily347]

Did you get your teaching license or your substitute teaching license? Can you do a video on how/which certification you got etc? I’ve tried researching and it’s super confusing

[@NneniaYasmeen]

I have a substitute teaching license. I can look into making a video but in the meantime I'd recommend searching "application for substitute teaching license in (insert your state)". The process will be different for everyone because it's dependent on your state. Hope this helps. 🙂

[@awsomelily347]

@@NneniaYasmeen after your license expires, do you have to renew it while you’re in Taiwan?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

@@awsomelily347 Mine is valid 5 years. I’ll renew it from wherever I am when the time comes.

[@AABMT]

@@NneniaYasmeen Thank you so much for your videos, they are incredibly informative. Would you mind emailing me at etayl003@ odu.edu to help me out more with this process? I just applied for a position with Teach Taiwan. Also, the substitute teaching license you have is basically a license to teach as a substitute teacher here in the states? Correct? Or am I wrong?

[@phomellomahanke2642]

You're so pretty!! I would like to apply to a buxiban however your link says there aren't any posts. Please help me

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Thank you! Please check out our website TeaZeaP.com and send an email to [e-mail].

[@kevinmaestroful]

Is your 8 week summer vacation and Chinese New year vacation paid too?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Yes absolutely!

[@tsegasintayehu7809]

what recuiter did you use? What government programs are there to find these jobs?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

I went through Teach Taiwan. You can check out their webswite!

[@Zifoduk]

Is there chances of finding more technical jobs like engineering or medicine etc?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

I’m sure there are.

[@chynasshafritos]

Can you please do a video on how to file for taxes there

[@NneniaYasmeen]

I just go to the tax office and give them my ARC. They will do everything from there and your return will be direct deposited to your bank account. 🙂

[@ryanr8121]

Hey. If you dont mind, what city did you move to and what recruiter did you use for public school? Did you have to do a teaching demo in the interview? How many students do you have average per class?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hi, I'm in Hsinchu city. I went through Teach Taiwan & class sizes are 24-26 students. I'm not sure but I don't remember doing a demo.

[@ryanr8121]

@@NneniaYasmeen thank you for the response. How was the training?? Do you go to Taipei often? If so, how long does it take? Do you go around by scooter or are there bus routes there?

[@stopsthismadness9924]

Is there an age limit ?

[@tamiamendez8987]

Where did you get your teaching (sub) license? I only have a bachelors and TEFL and TESOL

[@NneniaYasmeen]

I got mine through the state of Illinois. I was able to do everything online. My agency Teach Taiwan accepted it although that's not the state I'm from.

[@nkosinathikhumalo4575]

Hie lm originally from Zimbabwe but l have been teaching in South Africa for close to a decade l hold a B Ed degree and a Diploma in Education and lam SACE registered (South African Council of Educators) what are my chances of landing a post in Taiwan with such a teaching experience and credentials. Thank you.

[@Sharoll_Makofane]

Hey... U do stand a chance. Just prepare your introduction video and demo

[@slindilegama909]

The bachelor's degree can be in any field or its for teaching, the teaching license u refering to SACE certification or its another certificate, please clarify.

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Bachelors can be in any field. There are different universities that you can get a teaching license from. I'm not familiar with the SACE certification.

[@slindilegama909]

Hi again😊, I was wondering if you could tell me which program are you in, cause I was searching through Teach Taiwan but there are a lot of programs, so I'm not sure which one I should choose.

[@sharoonsharoon1749]

I would like to become a teacher

[@marielisarodriguez5233]

What certification did you get? I'm looking into doing it for next year

[@NneniaYasmeen]

I had to get a substitute teaching license.

[@kerdishacodrington6314]

Hi good day. Am from Trinidad 🇹🇹 and am really interested in teaching. How do I get a substitute license? I have the other qualifications needed.

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hi! I'm not sure how it works for other countries unfortunately. I'd suggest researching how to get it in Trinidad specifically or reach out to a recruiter and maybe they can direct you.

[@amakanwabeke0123456789]

nice video, but speaking of native English countries that are accepted am from an English African speaking country will i be accepted or are they specifically looking for teachers from South Africa alone? Seems like all other African English speaking countries are not accepted for international teaching jobs unless your South African.

[@NneniaYasmeen]

I’m honestly not sure. From my understanding it’s any native English speaking country but a recruiter can give you an accurate answer.

[@amakanwabeke0123456789]

@@NneniaYasmeen okay, thanks. Please, any ideas on how i can find recruiters?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

@@amakanwabeke0123456789 Job listings are usually posted by recruiters. You can reach out to them that way or join Facebook groups. They’re usually in there too!

[@joaogabrieloliveira6989]

Hi, I am from Brazil and I am very interested in try this new thing. I am an English teacher here but I don’t know if I can try this if I am not a native speaker or American and other countries that I always see here around KZbin. Do you have any information about it ? Can I apply being brazilian? Love you channel, by the way

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Thank you! You'd have to check if and how Brazilians are eligible for working visas. I'm sorry I cannot give out immigration advice. I'm not 100% sure and don't want to give out any misinformation.

[@joaogabrieloliveira6989]

@@NneniaYasmeen I searched about it and I didn’t find anything saying that brazilians can’t make it. So I found some job offers and I will try it.

[@josh_hen_har3377]

I'm confused about the native speaker part. So I was born and raised in Germany but my dad is from the UK and before moving I'm gonna get a uk passport. Do u think that'll count lol?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

I'm not sure but I believe if you have a UK passport then it would count as native English speaker. I'd double check with the recruiter/schools you're interested in though.

[@essamlofty2748]

Just don't say you're German. Tell them you're a British national plain and simple and don't try to over complicate it. If you have German schooling papers, and they enquire about that those, just say you spent some time there as a kid. Don't go too far though and say you aren't German though. A lie by omission isn't that serious but actually lying is. As you're Passport does list where you were born. I had to use similar tactic as I'm Quebecois, and many schools in Asia explicitly state they aren't looking for us if we don't have 20 years of teaching experience under our belt. So I kept that hidden.

[@josh_hen_har3377]

Thank you two for your reply!

[@k.3255]

Hi! Did you get a substitute teaching license? I am asking because in another video you said you had no experience besides teaching online for a few months. I also want to go through Teach Taiwan, that is why I am asking.

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hi, yes I have a substitute teaching license. You don’t need experience to get the license. It was easier/ faster than a teaching license.

[@k.3255]

@@NneniaYasmeen my state doesn’t offer one, depressing.

[@arehoneb]

Hi which recruitment agency did you use?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hi I went through Teach Taiwan :)

[@sharoonsharoon1749]

Please can you help me out

[@ryle1732]

Do we have to apostille any of our documents for Taiwan?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

I don't think I did but I don't remember. The school/ program you go through should let you know exactly what they need from you.

[@ryle1732]

@@NneniaYasmeen Thank you for the reply :) So far I haven't seen anything about Taiwan requiring that. Japan and Korea on the other hand... haha.

[@kimberlyfennell7689]

What agency did you go through? I am in my last semester of college about to graduate with a BS. Ed in TESOL and Taiwan is my top choice for jobs!

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Congratulations! I went through Teach Taiwan.

[@max3334441]

Nice profile pic!

[@matiurrahman317]

I am an English teacher in Bangladesh. How can I get the opportunity to teach abroad?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hi, I’ve answered that question in detail in the following video! Hope it helps 🙂

[@dansaid443]

Even though I’m not a native English speaker, I’ve lived in London since the age of 10 and can speak English fluently. I wouldn’t mind teaching English in Bangladesh. Is there a high demand for learning English in Bangladesh? Do you think I could easily find a job teaching over there? Is it as simple as buying a plane ticket to Dhaka and walking into a classroom and telling them I grew up in England or am I being too optimistic? Thanks.

[@matiurrahman317]

Yes, opportunity is available to teach English in Bangladesh. But after the Corona pandemic. Thanks.

[@taylorgammon7994]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I'm trying to come to Taiwan in the near future, currently teaching in China at an international high school. In your experience, could I find a job as a native English speaker (USA) with 4+ years experience in a public school, but without the teaching certification? Is the substitute certification okay?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Thank you for watching! Yes a substitute teaching license is ok for the public schools. 🙂

[@taylorgammon7994]

@@NneniaYasmeen thanks for getting back to me! Very good to know about the sub license. May I ask, what's the name of the recruiter agency that you used?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

@@taylorgammon7994 No worries. I went through Teach Taiwan. They're looking to hire quite a few teachers for the upcoming school year/ fall semester.

[@taylorgammon7994]

@@NneniaYasmeen great to know. I'll look into that, thanks again!

[@taylorgammon7994]

@@NneniaYasmeen any recommendations for the easiet way (or state) to get a substitute teacher license?

[@llinulaufegri3482]

13:43 I love that. Do you love me? 😍💋 💝💖❤️

[@dansaid443]

Are you serious?

[@NationalDeputy]

When you said you need a teaching license, does that mean a bachelors degree and a tefla certificate won’t be sufficient to apply for that school you worked at ?

[@NneniaYasmeen]

Hello, a TEFL wasn't needed/ requested for teaching in the public school. They required a bachelors degree and teaching license at the time!