The
island of Taiwan has long been known as a good place to teach English.
The local people are friendly, there are lots of jobs,
living costs are relatively low and the pay is good.
It used to be very easy to find work but in recent years there has been more
competition for jobs and
a crackdown on teachers
without suitable qualifications
and experience. In addition, a low national birth rate means
that the demand for English
tuition is not likely to grow much further. However, Taiwan definitely remains
one of the best
choices in Asia.
Salaries start at $1,300 USD per month and go as high as $2,500
USD per month at some of the better international
schools. Jobs are available nationwide in Taiwan, with
salaries a little higher in bigger cities, but of course the cost
of living will also be a little
higher.
A
Bachelor Degree and TEFL
certificate plus 2 years of experience are
required to get a good job. Typically
accommodations are included as part of your benefits, so the ability to save
some money is very possible in Taiwan. A
Bachelor Degree
or higher is absolutely required in Taiwan, so if you do not have a degree
you should consider working
in another country. Kindergartens
and language schools hire all year round but July/August and January are the
most common times of the year to begin a teaching job.
Bear in mind that in recent months the authorities have been restricting native
English teachers
from teaching
kindergarten age groups – this is in accordance with official regulations and
may cause a considerable number of teachers to
lose their jobs across the island.
The
process by which you obtain an ‘Alien Residence Visa’ in Taiwan is relatively
straightforward but it is advisable to try to arrange work
before arriving in the country. The cost
of accommodation, transport and food is low in Taiwan. Income tax is generally paid by the employer
on your behalf. Usually you will be paid on a monthly basis.
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