1/16/20

Teaching in Taiwan- MOE Foreign English Teachers Program (FET)

Applications are accepted between March 1 and April 30 every year.

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Application form of Teaching in Taiwan.doc
Application form of Teaching in Taiwan.pdf
Teaching in Taiwan FAQ
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Teaching in Taiwan Program Website


In an effort to enhance the English learning environment for school-aged children in rural areas, Taiwan Ministry of Education has been actively recruiting qualified teachers to teach in K-9 public schools in Taiwan. The goals of the program are to broaden English immersion experiences of Taiwan’s young minds and to establish inter-school relationships between English-speaking countries and Taiwan. Taiwan is a very beautiful island often called Formosa. The territories of Taiwan (Republic of China) includes Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu and though they are only a small group of islands, they are rich in natural landscapes and cultural resources.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree or higher and with a teacher’s license are eligible to apply for the program. Benefits for teachers include round-trip airfare, a housing stipend, overtime pay, health and labor insurance, and a monthly salary based on educational background and teaching experience. The intangible benefits to teachers include broad exposure to the rich heritage and natural beauty of Taiwan as well as to world-renowned cuisine and local delicacies.

Teaching Duration_________________________________________________
l  One academic year (August to the following July, about 11 months)
l  Contracts may be renewed for the next academic year subject to agreement between teachers and schools

Qualifications_Required______________________________________________________
(1)         Native English speaker
(2)         Bachelor’s degree or higher
(3)         Government-issued teaching license
(4)         No criminal record
*Please see the application package for detailed description 


Remuneration and Other Benefits__________________________________________
l  Air Fare:
Round-trip air tickets; airfare reimbursement up to NT$40,000 (US$1,300) one-way, per teacher/spouse or one lineal blood relative
l  Housing Allowance/Dormitory: NT$5,000 (US$160) per month for a single person; NT$10,000 (US$330) per month if living with spouse or one lineal blood relative
l  Health Care Benefits: Health insurance and labor insurance
n   Health Insurance Premium:
Payroll Brackets on which Premiums Are Calculated
Bracket Income Differential
Income Tiers
Salary Basis(Amount in which Premiums Calculated) (NT$)
Actual Monthly Salary(NT$)
Premiums foreign teachers pay per month
Premiums schools cover per month
Bracket 6
NT$3000
22
60,800
57,801-60,800
1,863
6,282
23
63,800
60,801-63,800
1,906
6,417
24
66,800
63,801-66,800
1,948
6,553
25
69,800
66,801-69,800
1,990
6,689
26
72,800
69,801-72,800
2,032
6,825
Bracket 7
NT$3700
27
76,500
72,801-76,500
2,084
6,993
28
80,200
76,501-80,200
2,136
7,160
29
83,900
80,201-83,900
2,188
7,328
30
87,600
83,901-87,600
2,241
7,496
Bracket 8
NT$4500
31
92,100
87,601-92,100
2,304
7,700
32
96,600
92,101-96,600
2,367
7,904
33
101,100
96,601-101,100
2,430
8,107
34
105,600
101,101-105,600
2,494
8,311
35
110,100
105,601-110,100
2,557
8,515
Please note:
1. The actual monthly salary also includes the housing allowance (NT$5,000 to NT$10,000) a teacher receive per month.
2. The amount of the premium would be higher if a foreign teacher’s spouse and lineal blood relatives come to Taiwan with him/her.
Ø   More information regarding health insurance in Taiwan: https://www.nhi.gov.tw/English/Content_List.aspx?n=B9C9C690524F2543&topn=46FA76EB55BC2CB8
n   Labor Insurance Premium: The school will cover NT$3,527 for the teacher, and NT$1,008 will be deducted from the teacher’s salary every month.
Table of Grades of Labor Insurance Salary
Promulgated by the Ministry of Labor, which was amended on October 10, 2019, Order No. Lao-dong-pao-2-tzu-1080140541, and came into effect on January 1, 2020
Grades
Total Monthly Salary
(Wages paid in materials should calculated in term of cash)
Monthly Insurance Salary
16
NT$43,901~
NT$45,800
* Definition of Insurance Salary
The monthly insurance salary of Labor Insurance should be filed based on the total amount of the insured person's monthly salary according to the "Table of Grades of Labor Insurance Salary." The monthly salary a foreign teacher makes in our program falls in Grade 16 in the Table of Labor Insurance Salary.
Ø   More information regarding labor insurance in Taiwan: https://www.bli.gov.tw/EN/
l  Monthly Salary ( Depending on teaching experience):
n  Holders of doctoral degrees: NT$ 73,025~91,420 (US$2,356~2,949)
n  Holders of master’s degrees: NT$ 69,965~86,820 (US$2,256~2,800)
n  Holders of bachelor’s degrees: NT$ 62,720~78,045 (US$2,022~2,518)
*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 experiences which are less than one year or without a valid teaching license at that time will not be considered.
l   Performance Bonus: Teachers who have worked for 11 months, whose annual performance is graded A, are each given an extra month’s pay as a bonus; those whose performance is graded B are each given an extra 1/2 month's pay as a bonus.
l   Overtime pay
l   Leaves, holidays and vacations
l   Work week: About 40 hours a week (8 hours a day, 5 days a week), from Monday to Friday.
* Please note that benefits and the working hours listed above are subject to applicable laws, regulations, and related provisions of the contract signed between teachers and schools.

Other Information ________________________________________________
l  Living Cost: Total expenses could be as little as NT$15,000 (US$484) for a single person, but more realistically expect NT$20,000~30,000 (US$645~968) per month.
l  Transportation: Convenient public transportation is accessible in most areas of Taiwan. Many towns have a local train stop that allows travel between towns and cities. The High Speed Rail (HSR) serves the west of Taiwan, and runs on its own track from Taipei to Kaohsiung. However, people usually ride a bicycle or scooter, or drive a car for daily transportation. In most places, public buses are also available.
ContactMinistry of Education  Wenni Li     e-j240@mail.k12ea.gov.tw
                                                                        Sara Tseng    fetmoe@gmail.com