Taiwan lies off the south-east coast of mainland Asia, across the Taiwan Straits from China: a beautiful island on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean. To the north lies Japan and to the south, the Philippines. It is a sub-tropical island with the south enjoying warm humid conditions year round while the north and the mountainous interior have a slightly cooler climate.
The TEFL market in Taiwan is extremely competitive and it can be hard for inexperienced English teachers to find paid work. However this is not a problem with an i-to-i TEFL Job Abroad. Teaching salaries in Taiwan are extremely competitive and the cost of living is comparatively low, which allows English teachers to live well and enjoy their time abroad.
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By using the free job placement service for Taiwan included in the 100-hour TEFL course, you will earn around $1815. You will be given help to find affordable accommodation. At the end of your contract you will receive a partial tax rebate and a substantial bonus.
What can you expect in Taiwan (Private Schools)?
- Salary: Up to 60,000TWD, approximately $1815 per month based on a 25 hour week. You will also receive a bonus of approximately 8 - 17 ,000TWD on completion of your contract.
- Accommodation: Will be given assistance in finding suitable accommodation
- Arrival: You will be met at Taipei Airport (TPE) and taken to your accommodation. The next day, you will be taken to the central training centre to start a week of orientation and training.
- Locations: Schools are located around Taipei, Taichubg, Kaosiung and a few other locations..
- Contract length: 1 year.
- Departure dates: Departures are monthly departures.
- No Teaching experience required
Requirements for Taiwan (Private Schools)
- Native English speaker with British, Canadian, Irish, American, Australian, New Zealand or South African nationality.
- TEFL qualification (100-hr TEFL Course included).
- University degree holder.
Frequently asked questions about teaching in Taiwan (Private Schools)
1. What age and level of students will I be teaching?
You will be teaching pre-school to adult.
2. How many students will there be in each class?
The class size can range from 5-30 students, depending on the age and type of school.
3. How long are the classes?
Classes are usually 40-60 minutes long.
4. Are there any teaching resources?
Yes. However, resources are school specific so it would be useful to take some of your own resources with you, such as photos of your family and home, newspapers, posters, leaflets and information on local places of interest which you can use in your lessons.
5. Will I be teaching alone or team teaching?
You will be teaching alone.
6. What kind of school will I be teaching in?
You will be teaching in private schools.
Frequently asked questions about employment in Taiwan (Private Schools)
1. How much will I be paid?
Up to 60,000TWD, approximately $1815 per month based on a 25 hour week. Tax of up to 20% will be payable locally on this salary, although a large proportion of this tax will be rebated after the end of the contract.
All bills should generally be less than 4000NT month, depending on the way you live and where you live. Living costs will range from 7000 to 12000NT, approximately $540 month.
2. Do I receive a bonus or flight re-imbursement?
Yes, there is a bonus on completion of the contract of 8-17,000 TWD
3. How many holiday days will I receive per year?
A single unpaid vacation of up to 4 weeks duration during the contract after 6 months of employment - Cannot be taken in July or August. This is in addition to all National Holidays
4. What are my working hours?
Monday - Saturday 18-25 hours per week (does not include prep time)
5. Can I renew my contract?
Your contract may be extendable; you would need to discuss this with your school.
6. What happens if I need to break my contract?
Penalties will be incurred for the cost of getting a replacement teacher depending on the situation and length of employment.
100 Hour TEFL course
Our most comprehensive TEFL course not only gives you in-depth theory and practical training, but also specialist courses for every teaching situation. Increasing the number of hours of study will also give you more confidence, make your CV more attractive and maximize your earning potential.
- Internationally Accredited Certificate
- 20 hour Weekend TEFL Course
- 20 hour Specialist Certificate in Grammar
- 40 hour Online Course
- Video & audio tutorials
- Personal 1 to 1 tutor support
- Lifetime Access to Teaching Helpdesk
- 20 hours in 4 Specialist Certificates
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