Taiwan

Taiwan is a popular country to live and work as an English language teacher as there are plenty of job opportunities across the country, many of which offer attractive salaries and good working conditions. The cost of living is also relatively low so you should be able to live a comfortable lifestyle and save some money while working here. As long as you are a native English speaker with an internationally recognised TEFL certificate and a university degree, you should have no trouble finding a suitable teaching position in Taiwan.

How to Find a TEFL Job in Taiwan

The vast majority of TEFL jobs in Taiwan are based in private language schools known as ‘bushibans’ which can be found all over the country. One popular way of securing a job in one of these schools is through a recruiting firm that can arrange employment for teachers from all over the world. This is a particularly popular method as it means you can have everything arranged for you, without having to be in the country. While this can often be a smooth process, it is certainly advisable to thoroughly research the recruitment company that you deal with, as well as any potential employers that you are offered. It is not uncommon for these companies to simply hire teachers without actually knowing what specific jobs they will be given until they arrive in the country. To avoid this scenario, you should make sure you receive an actual contract from a specific school before you agree to anything.

Questions to Ask Employers

If you are offered a teaching position that you are interested in, you should make sure that you are clear on a few important issues before you accept the job or sign a contract. Firstly, you should make sure that you have precise details regarding your pay scale, the amount of hours you will be expected to work, as well as any benefits you are entitled to such as travel expenses, health care or housing support. It is also a good idea to know what equipment and materials you will have access to when planning and carrying out your lessons. Finally, you should also enquire about the need for work permits or visas and whether the employer will help with the organisation and expense of any official paperwork you may require.