Teaching English in Taiwan The following information is provided by the government publication Teaching English in Taiwan. Teaching English in Taiwan Teach English Abroad Online TEFL course. - £195/$295 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.")

The Canadian Trade Office cannot become involved in any case, conduct an investigation, or act as lawyer or mediator in any personal, legal or contractual conflicts experienced by Canadian citizens. It cannot investigate, certify or vouch for prospective employers. It is up to each individual to evaluate any employment offer before signing a contract.

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

If you encounter difficulties while teaching English in Taiwan, contact the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei:

13th Floor, 365 Fu Hsing North Road
Taipei 105, Taiwan
Tel.: 886 (2) 2544-3000
Fax: 886 (2) 2544-3592
E-mail: ctot@canada.org.tw
Internet: www.canada.org.tw

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Nearest subway station: Chung Shan Middle School (first stop on the Mucha line)

For emergency assistance after hours, call the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei and follow the recorded instructions. You may also telephone the Consular Affairs Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, in Ottawa toll-free at 00-800-2326-6831 or collect at (613) 996-8885, or use the services offered by Canada Direct (00-801-20012).

Calling Taiwan

To telephone to Taiwan from other countries, dial:
international long distance code + country code + area/city code + telephone number

For example, if you are in Canada and you want to speak to the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, you must dial:
011-886-2-2544-3000

If you are in Taiwan and want to make a long distance call within the country, you must dial the two digit city code plus the telephone number.

For example, if you are in Kaohsiun and you want to speak to the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, you must dial:
02 (for Taipei) 2544-3000

Please choose from the following sections:

Teach English Abroad Online TEFL course. - £195/$295

Introduction
Types of English Language Schools
Visa Matters
Contracts
Housing
Income Tax
Medical Insurance
The Status of Canadians in Taiwan
Cultural Differences
Female Teachers in Taiwan
Adapting to Taiwanese Society
How the Canadian Trade Office In Taipei Can Help

Canuck Abroad takes no responsibility for the information or accuracy contained in this section and suggest you go to http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/pubs/taiwan-en.asp for the latest information.

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