# Teaching English in Taiwan **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/c/work/teaching-english-in-taiwan/26.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [Buxiban registration databases](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/buxiban-registration-databases/213518)
**Author:** [@yyy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/yyy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 6:18am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/buxiban-registration-databases/213518 "2026-06-28T06:18:07Z")
I’d like to pin this here for easy reference once we get the answer. There should be a page on the Taipei City Department of Education’s website where you can look up the legal name of every buxiban registered under wit… --- ## [About the Teaching English in Taiwan Forum](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-teaching-english-in-taiwan-forum/32)
**Author:** [@system](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-teaching-english-in-taiwan-forum/32 "2024-03-29T15:39:11Z")
The go-to hub for current and aspiring English teachers in Taiwan to swap stories, ask questions, explore job options, and navigate the real-world ups and downs of teaching English here. You can also use this link to com… --- ## [Review: Adult ESL Schools](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/review-adult-esl-schools/87391)
**Author:** [@Confuzius](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Confuzius)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/review-adult-esl-schools/87391 "2019-08-04T14:21:29Z")
I finished a lot of MAJOR projects today, but only slept like 4 hours last night, so I am bored, but I have thought about sharing my experience in the adult teaching scene here. I have taught at chains, at schools with o… --- ## [Private Schools in Taiwan Thread (For Teachers)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/private-schools-in-taiwan-thread-for-teachers/86438)
**Author:** [@gavmasterflash](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/gavmasterflash)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/private-schools-in-taiwan-thread-for-teachers/86438 "2026-08-23T21:15:47Z")
Hi everyone, I was thinking that there is a lot of info on this forum about private schools but it is really scattered throughout many different posts. By private schools I mean regular schools that are not buxibans. Th… --- ## [ARC's, Work Permits and Visas - what do you need to know?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arcs-work-permits-and-visas-what-do-you-need-to-know/67674)
**Author:** [@Loretta](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Loretta)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 11:09pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arcs-work-permits-and-visas-what-do-you-need-to-know/67674 "2023-10-10T23:09:43Z")
Here are some notes, in response to requests and repeated misinformation in this forum and elsewhere. Please note that the author is not a legal expert, just a pedant who gets frustrated at people who make basic mistakes… --- ## [The Chains--Hess, GVO, Kojen, Shane](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-chains-hess-gvo-kojen-shane/61411)
**Author:** [@tempogain](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tempogain)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 1:27pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-chains-hess-gvo-kojen-shane/61411 "2012-08-10T13:27:59Z")
Here's a list of links to some of the most popular threads on chain schools. Running a search here: forumosa.com/taiwan/search.php on a chain name (try selecting "topic titles only") will turn up more threads as well. … --- ## [Ci & tprs](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ci-tprs/60974)
**Author:** [@GuyInTaiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/GuyInTaiwan)\ **Replies:** 255\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 5:45pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ci-tprs/60974 "2013-02-18T17:45:39Z")
Mod’s note: more CI related discussion here: Acquisition or learning, comprehensible input or correction? ironlady: Incidentally (and perhaps you could split this off into another thread or merge it with an existing thr… --- ## [Teaching Resources](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/teaching-resources/60970)
**Author:** [@tempogain](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tempogain)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 9:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/teaching-resources/60970 "2022-07-05T09:59:20Z")
A list of useful teaching resource threads: \[url=http://tw.forumosa.com/t/adult-lesson-plans/11840/1 Lesson Plans\[/url\] \[url=http://tw.forumosa.com/t/your-favorite-language-acquisition-activities-exercises/17462/1 fa… --- ## [The newbie thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-newbie-thread/54528)
**Author:** [@dsolskogerboe](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/dsolskogerboe)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 8:09am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-newbie-thread/54528 "2018-03-08T08:09:00Z")
Hello, all I am writing to get a taste of what to expect in Taiwan. I have done a lot of research and I have a friend currently in Kaohsiung and I have discovered that it is probably the place to go. Less expensive than … --- ## [List of Agencies and what you should know about them](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/list-of-agencies-and-what-you-should-know-about-them/49497)
**Author:** [@NickinTaiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/NickinTaiwan)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/list-of-agencies-and-what-you-should-know-about-them/49497 "2025-07-22T17:51:08Z")
I'm new to the forum and I thought maybe we could benefit from having a thread dedicated to Agencies... I'll continue to edit this initial post as I gather more and more information. In the meantime, this is what I have.… --- ## [Opportunities for part-time work?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/opportunities-for-part-time-work/259855)
**Author:** [@FutureExpat](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/FutureExpat)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/opportunities-for-part-time-work/259855 "2026-10-05T03:36:14Z")
I’m thinking of retiring early and moving to Kaohsiung next year, so I’m just doing some research and due diligence right now. My professional background is in factory automation engineering, and I would have my Taiwan … --- ## [Where can I find guidance about being a private tutor here?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-can-i-find-guidance-about-being-a-private-tutor-here/259460)
**Author:** [@KB2](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/KB2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-can-i-find-guidance-about-being-a-private-tutor-here/259460 "2026-09-05T13:45:33Z")
Is there any resource, book, instructive posts and so on that discuss how to be a private tutor in Taiwan? Looking for general advice on being a private English tutor here. Thanks in advance. --- ## [University Position Interview and Mock Teaching](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/university-position-interview-and-mock-teaching/257104)
**Author:** [@ryznfree](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/ryznfree)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 5:02am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/university-position-interview-and-mock-teaching/257104 "2026-08-30T05:02:49Z")
I have an interview for an English teaching position at a university in just a few days. Before the interview I’ll need to demonstrate my teaching abilities in a 10-15 minutes mock class (only committee members will be p… --- ## [Kaohsiung Teacher has had enough…](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/kaohsiung-teacher-has-had-enough/257778)
**Author:** [@ExpatDad](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/ExpatDad)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/kaohsiung-teacher-has-had-enough/257778 "2026-08-28T17:08:09Z")
What’s your take on this story? Do you agree with the teachers union on this? Teachers are really unsung heroes… --- ## [Is a late public school placement still possible?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-a-late-public-school-placement-still-possible/258730)
**Author:** [@MsAsan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/MsAsan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-a-late-public-school-placement-still-possible/258730 "2026-08-28T16:37:23Z")
Hi! I have been in Teach Taiwan’s candidate pool for Fall 2026 for many months and recently contacted them to find out if there were any updates. I was told my application is still active and a coordinator will contact m… --- ## [Hankel International Academy in Linkou](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hankel-international-academy-in-linkou/242967)
**Author:** [@ScassUcazz](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/ScassUcazz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hankel-international-academy-in-linkou/242967 "2026-08-28T13:31:54Z")
Hello Does anyone have any experience / feedback with this school? Thanks --- ## [Principal slow to sign Certificate of Employment for ARC, is this normal?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/principal-slow-to-sign-certificate-of-employment-for-arc-is-this-normal/258991)
**Author:** [@Hobo](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Hobo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/principal-slow-to-sign-certificate-of-employment-for-arc-is-this-normal/258991 "2026-08-10T14:55:36Z")
I’ve found an apartment, I’m due to hand over all the money on Monday but the principal has still not stamped the Certificate of Employment. I feel like I don’t actually have the job and I am in a vulnerable position. Is… --- ## [Uncle Sam's American School (山姆叔叔美國學校)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/uncle-sams-american-school/55434)
**Author:** [@Jamesj20](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Jamesj20)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/uncle-sams-american-school/55434 "2026-07-21T10:03:11Z")
Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone knows anything about "Uncle Sam's American School" (山姆叔叔美國學校) in Banqiao. Thanks, James --- ## [Options for first-time English teacher in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/options-for-first-time-english-teacher-in-taiwan/247527)
**Author:** [@Gf74](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Gf74)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 6:27am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/options-for-first-time-english-teacher-in-taiwan/247527 "2026-06-28T06:27:33Z")
Hi everyone! I’m a 50-y-o man with dual nationality (Italian and British), who has been living and working in London for 23 years. I have extensive experience in various middle management roles, gained mainly in the tra… --- ## [Help with a contract - Neurolink](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/help-with-a-contract-neurolink/258042)
**Author:** [@noposition7697](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/noposition7697)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 4:32am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/help-with-a-contract-neurolink/258042 "2026-06-14T04:32:10Z")
Has anyone here worked for a Neurolink school in Taiwan and have you heard of a recruiter named Chad Neely? I don’t know how to verify if he is legitimate or not. I’m in the US and this would be my first time teaching. … --- ## [Do you think teaching in public schools is a good job?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/do-you-think-teaching-in-public-schools-is-a-good-job/247682)
**Author:** [@pedrolil](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/pedrolil)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/do-you-think-teaching-in-public-schools-is-a-good-job/247682 "2026-06-10T02:48:10Z")
Many public schools in Taiwan are now hiring foreign teachers. As an American, do you think teaching in public schools is better or worse than teaching in private schools or cram schools? I hope experienced people can gi… --- ## [Warning: Do not work at Sun Tek Elementary / Tamkang High School](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/warning-do-not-work-at-sun-tek-elementary-tamkang-high-school/243358)
**Author:** [@purpleposie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/purpleposie)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/warning-do-not-work-at-sun-tek-elementary-tamkang-high-school/243358 "2026-06-03T01:01:24Z")
If I can prevent just one person from the nightmare experience I had working for Sun Tek Elementary School in Tamsui it will be worth this post. I was not paid for any overtime hours that I had documented. The team mana… --- ## [Experiences at TamKang Bilingual School?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/experiences-at-tamkang-bilingual-school/181387)
**Author:** [@roguearrows](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/roguearrows)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/experiences-at-tamkang-bilingual-school/181387 "2026-06-02T20:34:35Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve just been offered a job at TamKang Junior School and was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their experiences teaching there? Or about the district of Tamsui / Danshui in NTC? Is their offer… --- ## [What degrees did you guys get?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-degrees-did-you-guys-get/257038)
**Author:** [@Chinaskiii](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Chinaskiii)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 12:03am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-degrees-did-you-guys-get/257038 "2026-05-08T00:03:07Z")
Hoping to start a Masters in social work this September. Purely because I want to move to Taiwan, and I thought it’d be good to get a degree in a professional job just in case my plan doesn’t work, and I’m forced to stay… --- ## [Anyone working for BigByte Education currently or recently?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/anyone-working-for-bigbyte-education-currently-or-recently/191489)
**Author:** [@blacksanta](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/blacksanta)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/anyone-working-for-bigbyte-education-currently-or-recently/191489 "2026-05-07T23:41:36Z")
Hey guys, I have an interview with BigByte Education in a few days. I’m currently in the States, so don’t want to take the job if the company is sketchy. I looked at old posts regarding BigByte, but couldn’t find any r… --- ## [What is causing the stagnation of English teaching salaries?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-causing-the-stagnation-of-english-teaching-salaries/161640)
**Author:** [@Cantaloupeman123](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Cantaloupeman123)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 5:44am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-causing-the-stagnation-of-english-teaching-salaries/161640 "2026-04-15T05:44:31Z")
Hey guys, last week was payday and at our buxischool they recently hired 2 abc teachers. I sort of talk to one of them sometimes. The manager pulled them into a classroom at separate times and didn’t close the door so I … --- ## [Teaching license confusion in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/teaching-license-confusion-in-taiwan/256925)
**Author:** [@Apple\_2026](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Apple_2026)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/teaching-license-confusion-in-taiwan/256925 "2026-04-08T09:56:14Z")
Hello friends, I am a bit confused about the teaching license requirement for Taiwan. Four years back I was hired by an experimental high school here in Taiwan and I got MOE work permit. My qualifications are Masters De… --- ## [Canadians looking to transition to public schools](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/canadians-looking-to-transition-to-public-schools/208859)
**Author:** [@ColeBarry](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/ColeBarry)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 4:03am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/canadians-looking-to-transition-to-public-schools/208859 "2026-03-30T04:03:42Z")
Hi, everyone. I’ve been a long-time lurker and Forumosa has been a tremendous asset over the years. I came to Taiwan with a BA in Linguistics and have worked at buxibans ever since, but I recently got my APRC and have be… --- ## [TFETP English Teaching Assistant general questions](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tfetp-english-teaching-assistant-general-questions/256483)
**Author:** [@BJberkBOP](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/BJberkBOP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tfetp-english-teaching-assistant-general-questions/256483 "2026-03-11T00:46:14Z")
Hi all, I’m hoping to apply for the TFETP ETA job next year. At that time I will have a masters degree and TESOL certification. I’m looking to complete a year of working as an ETA with TFETP then apply for a job as a te… --- ## [Working as a private tutor with a student work permit](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/working-as-a-private-tutor-with-a-student-work-permit/256234)
**Author:** [@memylicious](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/memylicious)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/working-as-a-private-tutor-with-a-student-work-permit/256234 "2026-02-21T14:01:13Z")
Hello! I’m currently applying for the Huayu scholarship to study in Taipei for 1 year, however, if I do receive it, it would not be enough to cover my full expenses in Taipei as it is of course the most expensive city in… [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/c/work/teaching-english-in-taiwan/26.md?page=1)