BROADEN
YOUR
HORIZONS
2023 TAIWAN FOREIGN
ENGLISH TEACHER PROGRAM
To apply, please contact:
Education Division
Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Boston
Email: [email protected]
FOREIGN ENGLISH
TEACHERS
ELIGIBILITY
The official or common language of the nation (as the nationality shown on the passport) where the
applicant is from must be English. Identification of the official or common language of a nation is
issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan).
*** If the applicant has dual nationality (ROC Taiwan citizen and other foreign
nationality), please use the foreign nationality to apply. ***
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university or college. The list of the accredited
universities and colleges is based on the Database for the Reference List of Foreign Universities from
the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan) website (list).
Should meet one of the requirements below:
Hold a state-issued teaching license or certificate.
Have taught English courses in accredited foreign schools for more than one year, or have served
as a full-time teaching assistant of English courses in domestic public schools that participate in
MOE's program for more than one year, and have met one of the following requirements:
Hold a bachelor's degree or above in education, English or a related field, and have studied
English language teaching methods, teaching assessment, introduction to second language
learning and trial teaching for more than 120 hours.
Hold a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate, TEFL (Teaching
English as a Foreign Language) certificate or CELTA (Certificate of English Language
Teaching to Adults) certificate approved by accredited universities.
*** The courses offered by the university in granting the certificates shall meet the following requirements: ***
The course includes English language teaching methods, teaching assessment, introduction to second language
learning and trial teaching.
The course lasts at least 120 hours.
Distance learning courses shall not exceed two thirds of the total course hours.
A nationwide police check/clearance issued after January 1st, 2023.
NOTE:
Applicants without prior teaching experiences in either Taiwan or other countries are highly
advised (but not required) to provide education or teaching qualifications that are either
certified by Republic of China (Taiwan) Embassies and Missions or verified by a recognized
credential evaluation agency, such as WES (World Education Service), NACES (National
Association of Credential Evaluation Service), Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of
Canada (ACESC), and International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES).
FOREIGN ENGLISH
TEACHERS
JOB DESCRIPTION
Foreign English teachers work with Taiwanese teachers to improve the
quality of English curriculum, teaching, and assessment, enhance the
professional standards of English teaching, create a positive and
immersive English learning environment, and strengthen the overall
English abilities of students. The main job duties for foreign English
teachers are listed below:
Work hours are 5 days a week, 8 hours a day.
Conduct co-teaching with Taiwanese teachers up to 20 periods a week.
Provide a positive English learning environment for students by taking part in various school
activities, exhibitions, performances, and projects.
Create a rich immersive English learning environment via diverse approaches to enhance student’s
overall English ability, learning interests, and confidence.
Participate in English teaching meetings, professional development activities, extracurricular
activities, competitions, exhibitions, performances, and other related projects.
Prepare lessons with colleagues or independently, including writing lesson plans,
preparing teaching materials, grading assignments, and assessing evaluations.
Accept assignments from the school to
participate in English teaching professional
development activities, competitions,
exhibitions, performances, and other related
affairs organized by the government.
FOREIGN ENGLISH
TEACHERS
REMUNERATION AND OTHER BENEFITS
Monthly Salary (depending on teaching experience):
Holders of bachelor’s degree: NT$65,230~85,380
Holders of master’s degree: NT$72,760~94,980
Holders of doctoral degree: NT$75,950~100,010
The salary rate is based on the teacher’s highest level of education and years of teaching
experience. Teaching experience only refers to full-time teaching positions at a public or state
school inside or outside of the R.O.C., or a registered private high or primary school in the
R.O.C. Teaching experience which is less than one year or without a valid teaching license at
the time of the employment will not be considered.
Airfare Allowance: The program offers reimbursements every school year of one’s economy
class airfare of coming and leaving Taiwan (one time for each). The reimbursements are on an
actual expense basis and are capped at NT$40,000/one-way. Only flights departing from or
arriving at the nearest airport to the place of residence indicated on one’s passport can be
reimbursed. One accompanying lineal blood relative is provided with reimbursements every
school year of economy class airfare, on an actual expense basis and capped at NT$80,000 for
round-trip and NT$40,000 for one-way.
Housing Allowance: The contract employer should offer a housing allowance if accommodations
cannot be provided. A single person is provided with a housing allowance of NT$5,000 per month
and NT$10,000 per month if living with lineal blood relatives.
Performance Bonus: Teachers who have worked for a school year and have been graded A in
annual performance are given an extra month’s pay as a bonus; teachers who have worked for a
school year and have been graded B are given an extra 1/2 month's pay as a bonus.
Overtime Pay: For elementary school, each period is NT$400;
for junior high school, each period is NT$450.
Health insurance, labor insurance and work accident
insurance are provided. (Labor pension is provided if
the applicant is qualified based on Article 7 of the
Labor Pension Act.)
FOREIGN ENGLISH
TEACHING ASSISTANTS
ELIGIBILITY
The official or common language of the nation (as the nationality shown on the
passport) where the applicant is from must be English. Identification of the official
or common language of a nation is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Republic of China (Taiwan).
Hold a bachelor's degree or above from an accredited university or college. The
list of the accredited universities and colleges is based on the Database for the
Reference List of Foreign Universities from the Ministry of Education, Republic of
China (Taiwan) website.
The Top 500 World Universities are announced on the Ministry of Education
website; the accredited universities and colleges are listed in the Database for the
Reference List of Foreign Universities from the Ministry of Education.
A nationwide police check/clearance issued after January 1st, 2023.
NOTE:
Applicants without prior teaching experiences in
either Taiwan or other countries are highly advised
(but not required) to provide education or teaching
qualifications that are either certified by Republic
of China (Taiwan) Embassies and Missions or
verified by a recognized credential evaluation
agency, such as WES (World Education Service),
NACES (National Association of Credential
Evaluation Service), Alliance of Credential
Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC), and
International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES).
FOREIGN ENGLISH
TEACHING ASSISTANTS
JOB DESCRIPTION
Foreign English teaching assistants work under the guidance of
Taiwanese teachers to create a positive, diverse, and immersive English
learning environment that encourages students to enjoy English, actively
learn English, and improve their overall English ability. The main job duties
for foreign English teaching assistants are listed below:
Service hours are 5 days a week, 8 hours a day.
Assist Taiwanese teachers during class up to 20 periods a week.
Assist in various school activities, presentations, exhibitions, performances, and projects.
Create a rich immersive English learning environment via diverse approaches to enhance
students' overall English ability, learning interests, and confidence.
Participate in English teaching meetings, professional development activities,
extracurricular activities, competitions, exhibitions, performances, and other
related projects.
Prepare lessons with colleagues or independently, including writing lesson plans,
preparing teaching materials, grading assignments, and assessing
evaluations.
Accept assignments from the school to participate in
English teaching professional development activities,
competitions, exhibitions, performances, and other
related affairs organized by the government.
FOREIGN ENGLISH
TEACHING ASSISTANTS
REMUNERATION AND OTHER BENEFITS
Scholarship or Salary: The program provides teaching assistants with a monthly
scholarship or salary of NT$48,000. Additional benefits involve residential, transportation,
and other reimbursements, as apportioned on a monthly basis with base salary.
Airfare Allowance: The program offers reimbursements every school year of one’s
economy class airfare of coming and leaving Taiwan (one time for each). The
reimbursements are on an actual expense basis and are capped at NT$40,000/one-way.
Only flights departing from or arriving at the nearest airport to the place of residence
indicated on one’s passport can be reimbursed.
Housing Allowance: The contract school should offer a housing allowance if
accommodations cannot be provided. The housing allowance should be reimbursed on an
actual expense basis and capped at NT$26,000 for each school year.
*** The allowance is not applicable if the accommodation is provided by the contract employer or one
lives in an own-acquired property.***
Learning Allowance: The program offers a monthly learning allowance of NT$5,000 for
assistants to take TESOL or CELTA courses.
Transportation Allowance: The program offers a transportation allowance. The
transportation allowance should be reimbursed on an actual expense basis and capped at
NT$3,000 for each school year.
Health insurance, labor insurance and work accident insurance
are provided.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT US:
EDUCATION DIVISION
TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN BOSTON
TEL: 1-617-259-1355
E-MAIL ： [email protected]
Fill out the interest form to get more program information,
application guidelines, and other opportunities:
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