I have previously had a work permit and I never had a problem. (It was with an agency). Now my new school is asking for my TOEIC test score. They told me that the MOE asked them for my score because I was Irish. I obviously disputed this and after awhile they agreed to call the MOE again in my presence. The MOE refused to back down saying they wanted a score. I even informed them about the teaching councils website, where it states we (irish) do not need the test. They said they are not the teaching council and that they needed a score from me.

I am working for a private bilingual school. Would that have anything to do with the difference in procedure or is somebody just giving me wrong information???

Appreciate all the help I can get fellow teachers.

Cheers

Stop using the word craic, if you want to be taken seriously.

One thing is for sure, arguing with the MOE wont really make the situation any easier. It may also send a message to the new school that you are argumentative and may not fit into their school system