Teaching English in Taiwan

Introduction

Teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) are in great demand in Taiwan. With more than a thousand schools in the Taipei area alone, it is relatively easy to find work. For ESL job ads, look in the classified sections of the three local English newspapers: the China Post, the Taipei Times and the Taiwan News. ESL departments exist within Mandarin training centres of the major universities, such as the National Taiwan University, the National Normal University in Taipei, the Tunghai University in Taichung and the National Sun Yat-sen University in Kaohsiung. Also search the Internet for information about teaching English and introductory facts about Taiwan.

To work legally in Taiwan you must have a resident visa that specifically states you are permitted to accept employment. (See "Visa Matters.")

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The currency in Taiwan is the new Taiwan dollar (NT). For the current exchange rate click here.