Why use Apostil for document notarisation?

Saving you time: We queue for you, we apply on your behalf, we call and travel many times to follow up on your applications and then collect once ready. Usually, we receive documents much, much faster than if you had applied alone, especially if you are based outside of South Africa. You save masses of time using our services.

Why use Apostil for document notarisation?

Experience and know-how: We are a reputable firm with an extensive track record. Other providers are typically back-street operators or single operators – be aware as your personal documentation is at stake. If your documentation has errors, we attempt to have this corrected, usually at no extra cost.

Apostil – Where are we based?

Apostil.co.za has various office addresses in the Western Cape and Gauteng. You can only courier them to us, please enquire for the address (depends on your requirement). We also offer a delivery and collection service within SA and globally, through DHL, The Courier Guy and other companies. To reiterate, we only accept documentation, couriered, to our addresses.

Teaching English in Taiwan: What documents do you need?

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4 years ago

Many South Africans dream of teaching English in Taiwan as it is a great way to see the world, submerge themselves in another culture and bag an attractive salary package. But in most cases, merely holding a TEFL certificate will not meet the requirements for this adventure. So, what other documents do you need to teach English in Taiwan? This post looks at the document requirements and how you can get your admin ducks in a row.

How to legally teach English in Taiwan

Anyone considering teaching English in Taiwan must meet a few basic requirements to be considered a valid applicant. Here is a look at the four primary requirements:

#1 – Citizenship from a recognized English-speaking country

Citizens from the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand are highly desired in Taiwan and can apply to teach English here.

#2 – Bachelor’s Degree

If you want to teach English in Taiwan, you must hold a valid bachelor’s degree, or any other higher degree, in ANY field. The only exception to this rule is for positions posted by Hess International Education Group, which only hires teachers with an Associate’s Degree (also known as an AA degree) in addition to their TEFL certification.HESS Group also hires candidates with higher degrees.

#3 – Clean criminal background

South Africans looking to apply for English teaching jobs in Taiwan must provide authorities with clean Police Clearance Records. Read this article to find out how you can obtain your South African Police Clearance Certificate and have it authenticated and attested for official use in Taiwan.

#4 – Accredited TEFL Certification

One of the fundamental requirements to teach English in Taiwan is a TEFL certificate. There are many online agencies that offer top-tier courses to help you teach English as a foreign language anywhere in the world. It is essential to gain this certification before applying for teaching jobs in the Far East.

Why do you need to have your TEFL certificates and other documents attested?

When working in Taiwan, South Africans (or any nationality for that matter) have a number of documents that are requested of them to prove and verify their identity, qualifications, clear criminal record, and so on. These documents are usually issued by a South African institution, meaning that another country may not “trust” their validity immediately.

If you plan to teach English in Taiwan, you will need a variety of personal, professional, and academic documents to apply for a job, as mentioned above. While some documentation can only be done once you reach your destination country, there are a few essential documents you will need to have ready before you depart from your home country.

Although there will always be variations, here’s a brief rundown of the type of documents you will usually or possibly need to teach English abroad:

A passport (valid for the correct time period)
A work visa/s (valid for the correct time period)
An International CV or Résumé (which might need to be translated into the local language of the country where you plan to teach)
Your TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/DELTA Certification (which might have to be notarised, and authenticated)
A SAPS Police Clearance Certificate (which might have to be authenticated and attested)
Verified academic qualification certificates such as degrees or diplomas
Authenticated health certificates.
Reference letters from various institutions

We can assist with a “TEFL Apostille Pack” for those wanting to teach English in Taiwan!

The term “TEFL Apostille Pack” is a term we use to describe a bundled service we offer to those who have the “standard 3 documents” for TEFL teachers. The Taiwanese authorities will usually need the following:

An original, attested SAPS Police Clearance certificate (we can obtain this for you)
An original, attested TEFL certificate (either from South Africa or abroad)
An attested degree from a university – we can assist if it is from a South African educational institution

The above may not cover all the documents you will need in order to apply for an English teaching job in Taiwan. It is simply the most common grouping of documents – a police clearance, TEFL certificate, and degree. Apostil.co.za can prepare all these documents for you in a concise space for a fair cost. See our pricing and get in touch.