WHAT DO I NEED TO BECOME AN ENGLISH TEACHER IN TAIWAN?
Actually, it is not difficult to qualify to teach as an English teacher here. ACI will consider a candidate who is: 1. A native speaker of English and holds a valid passport from U.S.,Canada, U.K.,...
View ArticleCAN I QUIT WITHOUT GIVING NOTICE?
Teachers are bound by the Labor Standards act regarding what their responsibilities are to employers. You must follow the provisions outlined in Article 15, with specific attention to paragraph 2: In...
View ArticleWHAT CAN THE EMPLOYER DO TO ME IF I DON'T GIVE NOTICE?
There is no provision in the Labor Standards Law stipulating damages that the employer can collect against employees who quit without notice. Employers could seek relief in civil court if they could...
View ArticleARE THERE ANY SITUATIONS THAT ALLOW ME TO QUIT WITHOUT GIVING NOTICE?
Yes. Article 14 of the Labor Standards Law provides: Under any of the following circumstances, a worker may terminate a labor contract without prior notice: 1. Where an employer misrepresents any fact...
View ArticleWHAT'S MY TYPICAL WORK DAY LIKE? (TEACHING IN TAIWAN)
IF YOU ARE TEACHING 3-12 YEAR OLD CHILDREN: Your schedule will be morning (start around 830-930am) until evening (end around 6-7pm), Monday to Friday. You will have at least 1-hr off for lunch. You may...
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QUESTIONS FROM DONNA C.: Hi, I saw your website and would appreciate if you could give me some advice... - What is the main difference in teaching in a public or private school in Taiwan? - When...
View ArticleI'm not sure about Taiwan. What are some good forums that I can visit?
Sure! Check out these two very good, and very unbiased forums: 1. Dave's ESL Cafe, the go-to authority on all things ESL: http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewforum.php?f=12 2. Forumosa, the unofficial...
View ArticleCan I bring my pet to Taiwan?
Taiwan is in general a very pet-friendly place, although larger animals will face tougher times in crowded cities as there is not much land for them to roam around. The regulations for bringing your...
View ArticleCan I work with a student visa?
You are not supposed to work on a student visa! However, if you have been studying for more than 2 semesters with good grades and hold a student ARC, then you are eligible to a work permit issued by...
View ArticleHOW DOES THE TAX SYSTEM IN TAIWAN WORK?（Updated 2012)
You need to pay tax from your earnings in Taiwan, just as working anywhere else in the world. The tax year in Taiwan runs from January to December. For the first six months (183 days) that you are in...
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