Asians in the Gov't NET Scheme?

[outkast_3000]

Greetings,

I'm a licensed secondary school teacher in Canada and have been teaching EFL in Korea the past 2 and a half years. I have TESOL certification as well as the standard B.Ed and B.A. I'm looking into making a switch into HK for 2011 for the Gov't NET Scheme and will have 3 and a half years of experience under my belt by then. I feel I've got the basic requirements covered (maybe I don't?)

Anyhow, I'm not sure if my Chinese background (HK born, emigrated at 10 months old) will work against me. Seems like a silly question, but I know where I am now, Korea, being Asian has been somewhat of a barrier and have been lucky with the decent jobs I've gotten. Is HK similar in their wariness of hiring "non-white"?

I'd love to spend a few years back out in the motherland and reconnecting with some family members while earning a decent wage. I'm just not sure if my HK Residence Card will be a barrier to employment.

Appreciate any feedback!

Cheers

[ArKay]

There are plenty of teachers of Asian ethnicity in the NET scheme so in theory it isn't an issue. Having said that, I know the previous English Panel Chair at my school loved the fact that I was blonde and blue eyed - and as such I was paraded out for parents to see at every available opportunity!

Being Asian certainly won't hinder your application tho. Native speaker proficiency is what they're looking for.

[Humaira Faisal]

Hey Hi..

Would like to know from where you obtained the International Teaching License, as even I am a successful EFL teacher in my country with 3 years experience, with B.Ed /TEFL and PYE certification and degree.

But employers here dont require licensure, I was planning to applying for Hong Kong SNET scheme soon...any suggestions in this regard? would really appreciate!