Teach English Abroad In Taiwan

Overview

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?

1. Decide if you're the type of person who wants some help, wants to look at several teaching options, would like an orientation before you begin teaching, would like help finding accommodation and making sure you're going to get that paycheck the first payday. You're the person who feels more comfortable moving 7,000 miles with a safety net. If this is you, read on down our "get started" list. (If you're the type of person who's comfortable applying for a job in another country and language, doing all the due diligence and visa applications by yourself, then arriving in Taiwan on your own and making your way to school for your first day, we wrote an article for you.)
2. Schedule a call with us to talk about your options.
3. Fill out and submit your application with your $350 fee. No, you won't be charged again. What's included:
   • Accommodations during orientation.
   • Basic assistance finding housing after orientation.
   • Airport pickup
   • Orientation
   • 24/7 support in Taiwan and from our offices here
   • Visa processing documentation and assistance from Taiwan, if needed.
   • Assistance directly from Taiwan to prepare for your initial interview
     
4. Arrive in Taiwan and begin teaching!

$350

Duration

One-year contract required.

Visa

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 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 those outside of the US, a visa is needed in advance of arriving in Taiwan.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be native English speakers.
• Applicants must be from Australia, Belize, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, USA.
• Applicants must have a bachelors 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.

Start Dates

2019 Dates:

• November 18

2020 Dates:

• January 5
• February 9

Fee

$350

Salary

A minimum monthly salary of $1,680 is guaranteed, even if you teach the minimum of hours. That means you are guaranteed to not make less than $1,680 US per month. Most of our teachers in Taiwan earn over $2,000 US per month. For those willing to teach extra hours, the monthly salary can increase substantially.

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 are awarded an accredited TEFL Certificate at the end of their first year. This encompasses initial training, branch training, 1, 3, and 6-month follow-up training, and a minimum of 800 hours of practicum teaching. This TEFL certificate is FREE.

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.

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. 

TEFL/TESOL

If you have a Bachelor's degree, you do not need a TEFL or TESOL certificate for this program. In fact, by the end of your year, you will have earned a full 800-Hour TEFL certificate for free.

If you have an Associate's degree, you will need TEFL or TESOL certification to be accepted. There are many places to earn your TEFL or TESOL certification. One of those places is GeoVisions Foundation. If you decide to also include your TEFL/TESOL certification through GeoVisions, you will receive a $100 credit.

With GeoVisions Foundation, you can earn your 120-hour TEFL Certification online, or take your GeoVisions Foundation course onsite in Peru, Turkey, Italy or Greece and then travel to Taiwan to begin teaching after graduation. The in-class TEFL consists of 130-hours and 10 hours of practicum. Please let us know if you have any interest in these courses.