TEFL jobs in Taiwan

Overview

Would you like to teach English in Taiwan? It’s no longer a secret that Taiwan has some of the best English teaching prospects in Asia. Of course, many people pick Taiwan because of its inexpensive cost of living and plentiful high-paying jobs. However, living in Taiwan also provides an excellent opportunity to study Chinese while immersed in Taiwan’s distinctive blend of urban advancement and traditional Chinese culture.

There are some impressive landmarks that you need to visit during your time as an English teacher in Taiwan, including the National Palace Museum, which houses one of the most significant collections of Chinese Imperial artefacts. The Yushan National Park is perfect if you like walking and is a stunning backdrop with the most impressive scenery. Also, the Rainbow Village is a must-see. A local man named Huang Yung-fu decided that his home village lacked colour and was looking old and boring, so he decided to paint it. All of it! He apparently hasn’t finished yet, and it really is a sight to behold, with bright colours at every turn. Finally, if you want to escape to the beach, check out the island archipelago Penghu; there are loads of glorious sandy paradise-like beaches for you to while away the hours and the local restaurants and street vendors sell the most delicious fresh-caught seafood delights. As you will discover, the work-life balance on offer to an English teacher in Taiwan is good, so you will have plenty of downtime to go exploring and see all the unique places this country is famous for.

Do you want to teach English in Taiwan? Then, we’ve got your back! Continue reading to find out more about the many sorts of teaching positions, average pay and benefits, and how to find a teaching career in Taiwan!

Types of teaching jobs

Buxiban

Almost all new English teachers in Taiwan begin their careers at buxibans or private cram schools. Students ranging in age from 4 to 15 years old attend these schools after school hours solely to learn English. The lecture hours will often range from 2 pm to 10 pm. Hess, Shane, Reach to Teach, and Kojen is the largest of these buxibans, but there are others, so there are plenty of opportunities just waiting for you if you want to teach English in Taiwan.. In addition, hundreds of other tiny schools exist around the country, so researching and comparing schools is critical to separating the excellent from the bad.

Public schools

You have the option of working in the Taiwanese public school system if you are a certified English teacher in your native country and have a few years of experience. The majority of available English teaching positions in Taiwan are for high school students rather than primary or middle school students. In public schools, rather than private after-school programmes, you will have more leeway in deciding your own teaching curriculum. In addition, many public schools offer a bonus at the end of your six to twelve-month contract.

University

It is more difficult to find a job teaching English in Taiwanese universities than at other educational institutions. To teach at this level, you will typically require at least a master’s degree or a PhD; although this is not unique to the area, the same would apply in the UK. However, the advantage is that you often work fewer hours for more money.