Can English teachers enter Taiwan?
As of 2020, teachers must apply for a special entry permit to teach in Taiwan. You cannot enter Taiwan on a landing visa or a tourist visa due to COVID-19. Therefore, we’ll assist your school in applying for your work permit first. Then you can apply for your visa to enter Taiwan.
What certificate do I need to teach English in Taiwan?
To start teaching legally in Taiwan, you’ll need to go through a health check and apply for an Alien Resident Card and a work permit. You will need a copy of your university degree, your background check, and your passport (valid for at least six months).
How can I get Taiwan teaching visa?
Resident Visa/ARC Most ESL teachers in Taiwan obtain a resident visa sponsored by their school. This can only happen once your school has applied for and secured a work permit for you. You receive your resident visa (ARC) after your school has secured your work permit.
Do you need TEFL to teach in Taiwan?
TEFL Certification: Though not technically a legal requirements, reputable private language schools in Taiwan will typically require that their teachers be TEFL certified. Quality schools offering quality jobs typically are not interested in hiring teachers who have not received proper training.
How much can an English teacher make in Taiwan?
In general, English teachers in Taiwan can expect to make between 60,000-70,000 New Taiwan dollars, which equates to $2,000-2,400, per month.
Can you teach in Taiwan with a diploma?
You must have a four-year bachelor’s degree if you want to teach in Taiwan according to the most recent government regulations on cram schools hiring foreigners. Acceptable bachelor’s degrees are those issued by a reputable university or college in the worker’s origin country or in Taiwan.
How much do English teachers make in Taiwan?
Can I teach English if I’m not a native speaker?
Yes. Non-native speakers can teach English abroad and online. While some countries require citizenship from a native English-speaking nation, there are still dozens of nations where schools will hire non-native speakers. The key is to be fluent and to get an accredited TEFL certification.
Can I work in Taiwan without a degree?
If you intend to work as a teacher in Taiwan, you should make sure that you have the required qualification so that you will be able to obtain a work visa and an alien resident certificate (ARC). Working without a degree means you would be doing so illegally and run the risk of being deported if you are caught.
Can non native English speakers teach English in Taiwan?
The selected candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree and must be a native English speaker from the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. Past teaching experience preferred, though not required. The candidate must be serious about residing in Taiwan for at least ONE year.
Which countries hire non native English teachers?
Your most likely choice is probably China, where job openings abound, but it’s also possible to teach as a non-native English speaker in Thailand, Cambodia, or even Japan (South Korea is more challenging due to citizenship requirements for the visa).
How much can I earn teaching English in Taiwan?
Do I need a visa to teach English in Taiwan?
If you plan to do a bit of traveling during your time in Taiwan (asides from the visa run) then before you leave the Asian country you are required to apply for an exit and re-entry permit at a nearby Foreign Affairs police station. The majority of English teachers teach in Private Buxibans (‘cram’ schools).
Why study Chinese in Taiwan as an English teacher?
Living in Taiwan is also a great opportunity to study Chinese while immersing yourself in Taiwan’s unique combination of urban progression and traditional Chinese culture. Many teachers who have also taught in South Korea or China all agree that Taiwan offers the best standard of living for English teachers in Asia.
Do I need a TEFL or Celta qualification to teach in Taiwan?
However, you do not always need a TEFL or CELTA qualification to teach in Taiwan. In some schools, you are able to earn a TEFL on the job. In other schools, they will require a TEFL, so check when you apply.
Where can I find English teachers in Taipei?
Most English teachers work in private English “cram” schools ( buxiban ). For ESL job ads, look in the classified sections of the two local English newspapers: the China Post, and the Taipei Times.