Teach English in Taiwan

TESOL in Taiwan

The demand for English education in Taiwan is high, and there are plenty of teaching opportunities. Native English speakers with an undergraduate degree can find jobs easily in this country. You can choose to work in a language school, private tutoring, teach in the universities or teach children. Jobs are high paying relative to the cost of living. It is possible to earn around US $2,007 per month after tax.

Taiwan is located Eastern Asia, islands bordering the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, South China Sea, and Taiwan Strait, north of the Philippines, off the south-eastern coast of China. Taiwan is famous as one of East Asia's economic "Tigers." It is a major investor throughout Southeast Asia. The demand for English teachers is very high in Taiwan.

Local currency: Taiwan New Dollars-TWD

Cost of living:Quite High

Key teaching areas:General English, Business English

Where to teach:

Private English Language schools
Universities and colleges
In-company

Qualification Requirements

A TESOL certificate.

Salary Range

You can expect to earn US$2,007 per month. Pay is depending on qualifications and experience.

Visa Requirements

Visa requirements and links: a work visa is required. There are some types of visa available, including short-term and long-term visa. For a TESOL teacher, there are two suitable visa types that you can choose from:
Working holiday visa - Available to Australian and New Zealand passport holders aged between 18 and 30 years. Initial duration of stay shall be 180 days, which may be extended for no more than another 180 days while the visa is still valid. (http://www.aacircle.com.au/visas-taiwan.htm)

Visitor visa - This can be a multiple or single visitor visa. This type of visa is only issued in your home country. If you are teaching English, then your employer will get your visitor visa changed to a work permit. Extendable visitor visas are valid for stays up to 60 days and may be extended up to 6 months without leaving Taiwan if you are studying Mandarin. If you decide to stay longer than 6 months, you can then apply for a resident visa. In order to receive a 60 day extendable VISA from your local Taiwanese Consulate, you will need to have official documentation with you upon application.

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