Country guide
Teach English in Taiwan
Buxiban (cram school) work plus growing public school programs.
Taiwan combines a stable contract market with high quality of life. Buxibans (cram schools) hire year-round and pay hourly. The Foreign English Teachers in Taiwan program places teachers in public schools with government backing. Healthcare is excellent and inexpensive.
Salary
Buxibans: 600 to 750 NTD per hour, with most teachers working 20 to 30 hours per week. Public schools (FET): 60k to 75k NTD per month. International schools: 80k to 130k NTD per month.
Visa
Work permit through the employer, then ARC (Alien Resident Certificate). Bachelor's required, 120-hour TEFL strongly preferred. Native English speaker preference for most roles.
Best for
Teachers who want urban Asia with cleaner air than mainland China, excellent food, and a culture that respects educators.
Open positions in Taiwan
2 active listings mentioning Taiwan.
Teach English to Children in Taiwan. U.S. Associate's degree + TEFL certificate OR Bachelor's degree. Easy Arrival • Visa on Entry • Low Cost of Living
Arun Language Training & Recruitment · Various · Full-time
Teach English in Taiwan
Kitchkas' Reading House · Various · Full-time
English Teacher – China | Graduate & Experienced | Visa Sponsored
China Link ESL · Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB · Contract
English Teacher – China | Graduate & Experienced | Visa Sponsored
China Link ESL · Stanley, Durham, GB · Contract
Academic Tutor – English Literature, Maths, Science and Primary Tutors in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
International Tutor Group · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Full-time
Full Time Native English Teacher in Weihai, China (Aug 2026 Start)
Korean School of Weihai · China · Full-time
High-Paid Kindergarten Native Teacher: 22-25K + 50 Days Paid Vacations
Horizon Recruitment · > · Full-time
English teachers needed for kindergartens in China. Salary up to 28000RMB
Lindley Academy · China · Full-time
WANTED: Native Kindergarten English Teachers | Beijing
Beijing RZD · China · Full-time
HOT JOBS- Positions all over Korea
Embark Recruiting · > · Full-time
Common questions about teaching in Taiwan
Is Taiwan safer than Hong Kong or mainland China for foreigners?
Most teachers report Taiwan as one of the safest places they have lived. Crime against foreigners is rare and the legal system is straightforward.
Can I save money teaching in Taiwan?
Buxiban teachers commonly save 30k to 50k NTD per month. Public school teachers save less but have more vacation.
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