Anyone have any updates on Taiwan visa processing/entry restrictions? I've already moved on to the next adventure but it's hard to find clear news about what is going on and when teachers without residency can get in.

mamava wrote:
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> It's good to check that carefully. In every country I've taught in, we've been paid
> in local currency, but for the previous 2 schools, the currency valuation was very
> stable the whole time we were there. Now we're in Brazil, and ouch. Legally, schools
> are required to pay in local currency. It killed us the first year, and now again.
> Our bonuses are announced as USD so we get the equivalent in local currency at the
> time it gets paid out and if you can keep your $$ in country, you're actually pretty
> ok. For anyone who pays regular bills in their home country, it hurts.

I'm currently trying to work in Brazil. Is your monthly salary paid at the exchange rate at that time or when you signed your contract? Or is it a fixed amount of reais? I lived in Brazil before but worked in an English school and was literally paid with an envelope of cash back when the exchange rate was 2:1 USD...times have changed.

Hello Everyone,

I taught in South America from 2013-2016 and have since taught in the States. I am itching to go back abroad but I feel my hiatus from international schools may hinder my chances. I'm a highly qualified visual arts teacher and have my eye on South Africa. How competitive would you say these schools are compared to Europe? I was offered a part-time position in Germany but couldn't get an interview at the schools I was targeting. Thanks!