How to get a teaching Job in Taiwan as a South African

For a public school school, agencies to try out are:
1. Teach Taiwan (the one I’m currently under). They hire throughout the year
2. Phoenix Group Asia (they hire for both public and private)
3. TFETP (mostly public, they take prior experience outside of Taiwan into consideration). They have seasons, she’d have to check on their website.



Ready to teach abroad? In this candid discussion, we sit down with a South African expat to get a first-hand look at what it takes to start a new career teaching English in Taiwan!

Learn about the entire relocation process, from the initial application to the daily realities of working in an elementary school. We dive deep into the challenges of cultural differences, the rewarding aspects of the job, and the surprising moments of living far from home.

Ready to teach abroad? In this candid discussion, we sit down with a South African expat to get a first-hand look at what it takes to start a new career teaching English in Taiwan!

Learn about the entire relocation process, from the initial application to the daily realities of working in an elementary school. We dive deep into the challenges of cultural differences, the rewarding aspects of the job, and the surprising moments of living far from home.

In this video, we discuss:
Getting Started: The timeline and necessary steps, including the police clearance and interview process. [00:00:12]

Teaching Elementary School: Understanding the school system in Taiwan and the shift from teaching high school. [00:00:40]

The Language Barrier: Navigating a classroom where students are learning English as a second language. [00:01:43]

Culture Shock and Jet Lag: From waking up 20 hours later to being far away from loved ones. [00:02:47]

The Rewards: Exploring the financial, personal, and professional freedom that comes with the international teaching experience. [00:03:54]

Navigating Work Culture: Dealing with hierarchy and the "Taiwanese way" of doing things in the workplace. [00:06:16]

Life Outside Work: Struggling with local food and the simple comforts of home. [00:07:53]

Working with Taiwanese Students: The realities of teaching kids with varying English proficiency and managing expectations. [00:11:51]

Advice for Aspiring Teachers: Tips for future expats considering a teaching career internationally. [00:13:57]

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