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ESL Teaching Guide - Taiwan (Republic of China)

Fast Facts
Population: 23 million
Language: Mandarin
Religion:Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christian.
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +8
Dialling Code: 886
Electricity: 110V, 60Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
Currency: The currency of Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar.


Breakdown of schools in Taiwan:
Private university training & language faculties - General English, Business English.
State university training & language faculties - General and Business English.
State primary and secondary Schools - Conversation English, English for Young learners.
In-company - Business and general English.
International Schools - General English.
Private Language Institutes - General and Business English.
ESL Schools in Taiwan
AAC
ABC American School
American Eagle School
American Language Center
Asian Consultants International
Berlitz Taiwan
David's English Center
DD Dragon English School
Dewey International Consultants
Echo International Language School
EF English First
EZ English School, based in Taoyuan
Frontier International Preschool
Gram English Center
Hess Educational Organization
Hsinchu International School
Hsuan-Shian Schools
Hua Language Institute
Hugokids Kindergarten
IACC(International Avenue Consulting Company)
Ivy Language School
Jackson Five English School
JORDAN'S LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Joy Children's Language School
Joy English School
Jump Start Language School
Kaohsiung American School
Kid Castle Language Schools
KNS Language Institute
Kojen English Schools
Leader Language schools
Merica English Institute
Natural Way Children's School
Noble American School
Shane English School
Taipei American School
Taipei British School
Taipei European School
Teach Away
The Kaohsiung American School
Wall Street Institute
Wen Tzao Language Institute
Yuan Ze University
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Teaching overview in Taiwan: Degree is a requirement. Teaching certificate highly recommended. Visa required.
Cost of Living Index:
3 apples
Wages allow for decent living. Potential to save on salary earned.
Teaching Salary Range:
4 and a half apples
$16hr/ NT$50,000 per month
Advantages:
3 apples
A wide variety of entertainment. Wide variety of landscapes and countryside. Salaries allow teachers to save money.
Visa Information:
Step 1:
Find an employer or setup interviews upon your arrival.

Step 2:
In your home country, find the nearest Taipei Economic and Cultural Office and apply for a Visitor Visa (60 day multiple or single entry is fine).
Document checklist:
(a) Completed Visa application form
(b) Four passport size photos
(c) Passport with 6 months validity
(d) Proof of flight in and out of Taiwan
(e) Bank statement
(f) Processing fee (cash only)

Step 3:
Apply for a work permit after you have secured a job. This will probably be taken care of by your employer. You may be asked to fill out forms, submit documents such as degrees, certificates, resumes, 5-10 passport size photos or to visit government offices with your passport.

Step 4:
Apply for an Alien Resident Certificate. After receiving your employment approval letter, your work permit, which will be issued by the government authority for employment in the ROC, you need to apply for your Resident Visa at a Ministry Of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) branch. You will then be permitted to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC.) If you have been issued a Resident Visa, you must apply for an ARC at the nearest city or county police headquarters. Your employer should also assist you in doing this.

Documents Required:
(a) Application form (Form V-I)
(b) Employment Approval letter issued by the government authority for your employment in the ROC
(c) Your original passport and a photocopy of it. Your passport will contain your resident Visa and will be returned after verification.
(d) Marriage certificate, if applicable (Must be authorized by by a notary public and legalized by the ROC Consulate or functional equivalent)
(e) Two recent passport size photos (2” photographs color or b&w)
(f) Birth certificates of expatriate's children, if applicable (must show the name of the parents and be notarized and legalized)
(g) All ARC applicants must have a health-check/AIDS. (You must have the health check at a goverment approved hospital.)
The ARC is valid for 12 months and may be renewed for up to 3 years.