Live, Work & Travel in Taiwan
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Top Sites
Taiwanese Secrets – Ugo, who has been living in Taiwan since 2000, shares his big passion for everything Formosa.
Shane English School – A chain of schools in Taipei and elsewhere around the island.
Employment in Taiwan
Employers, Agencies & Placement Services
BigByte Learning Institute – Hard working, enthusiastic, team orientated teachers are sought for their seven branches located mostly in the Da’an area.
Gloria English School – Founded in 1978, GES employs over 450 staff in 18 branches throughout Taoyuan County.
Gram English Center – English learning for adults and children. We couldn’t find the English language page for teacher recruitment typical of sites like this.
John Dewey International Education Consultants Ltd – ESL job listings around the Taiwan.
Kang Ning English School – A private English school established in Taiwan in 1986 in Zhudong, Hsinchu County. Kang Ning has two departments, the Language Department, with mainly elementary and secondary school students, and the Kindergarten Department with 3 to 6 years olds.
KOJEN English Language Schools – With 20 schools across Taiwan, Kojen has the largest adult English programme and one of the largest children’s programmes in Taiwan. Scroll right to the bottom for the English teacher wanted link.
Schoolhouse Language Center – Over 20 branches throughout central and southern Taiwan, Schoolhouse offers an employment opportunity for college graduates who are outgoing, enjoy being around children, and who want to experience the thrill of life abroad. Application is available through their website.
Shane English School – A chain of schools in Taipei and elsewhere around the island.
Teach Taiwan – Teach Taiwan is a registered and licensed English teacher recruitment organization founded in 2011.
Employment Resources in Taiwan
Advice & Useful Sites for Finding Work
American Institute in Taiwan – A non profit, private corporation representing US interests in Taiwan.
English in Taiwan – A guide to living and teaching in Taiwan, along with employment classifieds.
Tealit.com – Articles and job lisitngs for teaching in Taiwan.

Gap Year & Voluntary Work in Taiwan
Unpaid Positions & Adventure
Homey Hostel Taipei – Offers accommodation in exchange for three hours’ work a day, seven days a week, for a minimum of one month.
WWOOF Taiwan – Volunteer on an organic farm in the other China.
* Free or Cheap Volunteering *Your family might prefer if you go with a placement agency, but volunteering in Taiwan can be cheaper when travelling independently. Visit our Free or Cheap Volunteer Work Abroad pages to find NGOs and grassroots organisations. |
Living in Taiwan
Real Estate and Resources for Staying Long Term
Forumosa – Well used English language discussion boards for living in Taiwan.
The View From Taiwan – Michael Turton’s Commentary from Taichung.
Travelling in Taiwan
Accommodation & Getting Around
Taiwanese Secrets – Ugo, who has been living in Taiwan since 2000, shares his big passion for everything Formosa.
Other Useful Taiwanese Websites
Culture, News…
Taipei Times – English language newspaper.
Taiwan.gov.tw – Government portal site of the Republic of China.
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