1. Does any of you know if there's a new rule that makes it compulsory for non-native speakers of English to take a TOEIC test in order to get a work permit?
2. I read somewhere that 5 countries were excluded from this rule: The USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The Republic of Ireland isn't mentioned. Does this mean that teachers from Ireland would also have to take the test?
Thanks.
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It would seem a bit unfair to test the citizens of the Republic but let people from Belfast go straight through.
That's an understatement. It just doesn't make sense . . .Originally Posted by Jimmy Mulga
Although I have met people from Limerick who are almost as incomprehensible as people from Belfast.
Irrelevant. I've met people from Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, and England who were incomprehensible.
I suppose they have to draw a line somewhere, if they let the Irish off the next thing you know the Saffers will be whining about it too.
Maybe . . .
So do you know if it's compulsory to take the test?
I'm just winding you up. I don't know anything about it, it would be a huge over-site on the part of the department of Education though.
Impossible. I haven't even finished my second beer!
I'm asking because my school just hired a lady from Ireland, and I said I'd try to find out whether she really has to take the test.
It would be nice if there was a definite answer!
I got my original degree certificate but may need a transcript. ** The Thai Culture Course has been suspended or abolished? I got that last year through an agency but have no paperwork. Now the new school is demanding that - or to re-take it for "6,000 Baht".
AFAIK my school never submitted an application to the TCT. Which might make getting a waiver easier.
Now I have to take this TOEIC test? Mmh. How much is it? Will it be administered in major towns as well?
Hope you will all have a good start this month!
Mel
I found these two sites:
Center for Professional Assessment (Thailand) - TOEIC Public (Monthly) Listening & Reading Test Administration Policies
Information about taking TOEIC test | English Language Coordinating Section
Wasn't there a previous list that included Ireland and South Africa?
No idea mate . . .
---Update---
1200 baht, according to this source:
+Memo real++ : TOEIC test in Bangkok
Not a rule from The Ministry of Labour, Department of Employment, Bird71.
Yes, but also teachers from South Africa.
The next one is 19 - 21 May 2012 in Bangkok.
5,000 Baht but what about the re-take?
1,500 - 1,800 Baht.
Could it be a new rule of the ministry of education?
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