Teach English In Taiwan
Start earning around $20,000 Per Year
Guaranteed monthly salary! We'll train you before your classes begin.
Updated 1 March, 2021: AT THIS TIME foreign nationals are permitted to enter Taiwan to teach. You will need to apply for a visa before traveling. You must provide a negative COVID-19 test report completed in the three working days prior to boarding their flight. On arrival in Taiwan, you are legally required to self-isolate for 14 days.
We are currently matching teachers to schools and making hiring offers at this time.
We will continue to update this program page.
Teach English Abroad In Taiwan
When you go abroad to teach English in Taiwan with GeoVisions Foundation, you will be earning more than a competitive salary. Your teaching job can be an excellent alternative to the traditional post-graduate employment path. It is also an amazing opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while experiencing the rich culture of the East.
There are many opportunities for adventure to be found while teaching English in Taiwan. From discovering the chaotic city night markets to hiking on Yangminshan to lounging on the beaches of Kenting, you will find there is plenty to explore.
If you want to immerse yourself in Chinese culture and learn Mandarin Chinese while still having all the modern conveniences available, teaching in Taiwan is for you!
How Do I Get Started?
- If you've just started your research, we recommend that you read this post, which is our definitive guide to teaching abroad.
- When you're ready to have your questions answered and go through some plans, schedule a call with us. There is no obligation when you speak with us. We're here to answer your questions.
- Fill out and submit your application with your $350 fee. Why is there a fee? We provide pre-departure assistance, airport pickup, orientation on arrival and a high level of support throughout your experience as well as visa guidance.
- Fill out our supplemental application and upload the required documents like a copy of your passport, your transcript, photos, medical form, etc.
- Begin your interviews with schools in Taiwan.
- Next you will receive personalized, step-by-step guidance with document preparation for your visa after you accept a teaching position with the school of your choice.
- Arrive in Taiwan, begin your new teaching job and collect your first paycheck.
Eligibility And Fees
The program fee is $350.
The most important qualifications required by the schools in Taiwan is that you must be a native English speaker and have an Associates Degree or the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree.
The schools also want to see that you have a desire to change lives and have an unending curiosity for cultural exchange. You don’t need prior teaching experience, a degree in education, or even plans to become a teacher.
- Must be in good physical and mental health.
- Clear criminal record.
- No experience necessary. In fact, schools prefer that you have less than five years of teaching experience if you have been teaching.
- You do not need to know any Chinese.
- An Associate or Bachelors's degree or higher in any subject is required.
- A commitment to 12 months of employment.
- Applicants must be native English speakers up to age 35.
- Applicants must be from Australia, Belize, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, USA.
- Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any field. We can also accept a 2-year degree (Associates) if you have TEFL certification in advance.
- Applicants must be in good mental health and physically fit to work with students as young as 3 years old.
What is the application process?
You can fill out and submit your application anytime using the red button below. If you prefer to speak to someone first, schedule a call and find a day and time convenient for you.
When you're ready to apply, fill out and submit your application (red button below) with your $350 fee. What's included:
- Job Placement.
- Guaranteed minimum monthly salary, even if you teach below the minimum hours that month.
- Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision, and guidance throughout your stay.
- Pre-departure assistance.
- Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
- Curricula with a full range of support materials such as CDs, posters, and visual aids, and classes are clearly structured.
- 1-day follow-up training is held for all new teachers three times in their first year. They are held after 1, 3, and 6 months of teaching.
Next? Our Supplemental Application
After you apply, you'll receive our Supplemental Application with more detailed information about yourself and your qualifications. In this supplemental application, we will need you to upload a copy of your resume, passport, a copy of your degree, and your TEFL Certification if you have it. TEFL Certification is always recommended but not required if you have a Bachelor's Degree.
Interview
You will be interviewed twice. The first interview will be with a staff person here at The GeoVisions Foundation. And the second interview will be with the actual school in Taiwan.
A final decision will be made within 2 weeks of your second interview. When you're accepted, that's when you'll begin your visa process.
What about a visa to teach legally in Taiwan?
Of all the locations to teach English abroad, Taiwan is the easiest regarding a visa to legally teach in Taiwan. You don't even need to go through a visa process until you arrive in Taiwan and begin teaching.
For US, UK, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand Australia citizens, you can enter Taiwan without a visa. Then your school director will assist you with the documentation necessary to apply for an ARC (Alien Residence Certificate). For
What is the salary of a teacher in Taiwan?
A minimum monthly salary of $1,680 is guaranteed, even if you
Assistance in finding accommodation is included, but teachers pay their own rent. Rent is generally between USD $250 and $400 per month, exclusive of electricity and water (which is generally quite affordable). In some instances Internet is provided in accommodation costs, in other instances, it must be purchased separately.
Teachers will prepare in-class activities focused on language development such as dialogues, games, pronunciation and grammar activities, songs, role-playing, and conversation groups. Each day plan lessons and presentations for your class and attend some faculty meetings.
You will receive 15 paid public holidays and another 10 paid vacation days, based on the schools’ protocol.
Start Dates
2020 Dates:
The second or third week of each month in February, April, May, June, July, August, September, and November.
Your fee guarantees these benefits
Included Benefits
- Job Placement.
- Guaranteed minimum monthly salary, even if you teach below the minimum hours that month.
- Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision, and guidance throughout your stay.
- Pre-departure assistance.
- Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
- Curricula with a full range of support materials such as CDs, posters, and visual aids, and classes are clearly structured.
- 1-day follow-up training is held for all new teachers three times in their first year. They are held after 1, 3, and 6 months of teaching.
What's Not Included
- Meals.
- Local transportation.
- Visa costs.
- Accommodation.
- Airfare.
What do I do about my student loans?
Many of the teach abroad programs GeoVisions operates pay more than enough to take care of your student loans. Some pay enough to live comfortably, but depending on your monthly loan payment, it could be close.
GeoVisions will work with you to provide official documents from your school and GeoVisions. However, ultimately, it's going to come down to the loan provider to make the final determination.
Many participants end up putting their loans on forbearance if their salary doesn't leave them enough funds to cover their loans.
The teach abroad programs that pay the most and where teachers have consistently been able to stay current on student loans are in Taiwan, South Korea, and in some instances, China.
"I have been promoted 3 times
I started as a Native-Speaking Teacher and have, through hard work and dedication, developed professionally to fill several other roles, including Head Native-Speaking Teacher and Area Recruitment Coordinator.
This job has allowed me to develop my skills as well as my resume. I recently tied the knot with my Taiwanese partner and we now live together in the Greater Taipei area.
After weighing the pros and cons of each country where I thought I wanted to teach, I ultimately decided on Taiwan for its open and ground-breakingly liberal society as well as the relaxed teaching environment compared with other Asian countries.
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Mike
May 17, 2019
"I was not happy with the job that I had in the U.S.
I went through the Initial Teacher Training in August 2018 and have since been living and teaching in the Greater Taipei area of northern Taiwan.
I was longing for the opportunity to travel and live abroad. I still recall the day that I made the decision to take a leap and leave my mundane job back home in Dallas, jump on an airplane, and begin my adventure in Taiwan.
I wouldn't change a thing."
Chad
September 30, 2019
"This is a way of life.
Living and working abroad isn’t just a gap year—it’s a way of life!
There isn't enough space here to explain the experiences that led up to me teaching in Taiwan and the reasons I have decided to remain in Taiwan.
Teaching English in Taiwan isn’t just a way to make ends meet, it’s a way to shape your future.
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Stephen
May 2, 2019
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