Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program 2023 Is Now Open for Applications

Attention, English language instructors and individuals with a passion for teaching: The 2023 Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program is now open for applications. The Taiwan Ministry of Education created this program to help Taiwanese students further develop their English communication and writing skills. If you love teaching and travelling, this is your chance to explore the opportunity. Read on to find out more about the teaching program! 

Also read: Taiwan Resumes Visa-Free Entry for Filipinos Starting 29 Sep 2022

All about the Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program

On 11 Aug 2022, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) hosted a mini send-off for the first batch of Filipino teachers for the Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program (TFETP). This year alone, Taiwan welcomed a total of 77 English teachers and 11 teaching assistants from the Philippines. With eased travel restrictions and visa-free entry for Philippine passport holders, Taiwan is encouraging more Filipinos to join the program set to begin next year. 

Initiated by The Taiwan Ministry of Education, the TFETP aims to “create more opportunities for Taiwanese students to learn English in schools nationwide.” Beyond improving the English proficiency of Taiwanese students, the country hopes to build and strengthen its people-to-people ties with the Philippines. Moreover, for Filipinos who have a passion for education and travel, this is a great opportunity to venture into. 

Application requirements

The deadline for TFETP applications is on 15 Oct 2022, and the service duration will be on Jan – Jul 2023. For those interested in applying for the program, you must secure the following: 

Requirements for foreign English teachers

1. The official or common language where the applicant resides must be English. Refer to the full list of eligible nations here. 
2. Must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university or college. Refer to the complete list of eligible universities and colleges here. 
3. For teaching qualifications, the applicant must meet one of the following criteria: 

• Hold a state-issued teaching license or certificate 
• Have taught English courses in accredited schools for more than one year or have served as a full-time teaching assistant for more than one year. 

4. Must provide a criminal record certificate or police check issued after 1 Aug 2022 from relevant authorities in their home country. 

Requirements for foreign English teaching assistants

1. The official or common language where the applicant resides must be English. Refer to the full list of eligible nations here. 
2. Must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university or college. Refer to the complete list of eligible universities and colleges here. 
3. Must provide a criminal record certificate or police check issued after 1 Aug 2022 from relevant authorities in their home country. 

Note: Those applying without prior teaching experience in Taiwan or other countries are highly advised (but not required) to provide education or teaching qualifications. These must be certified by the Republic of China (Taiwan) Embassies and Missions or verified by an accredited credential evaluation agency. 

For more application requirements and eligibility details, click here.

Also read: The Global Filipino: 10 Destinations to Work and Travel the World 

See yourself or anyone else fit for the Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program? Perhaps you have previous experience teaching abroad? We would love to hear about your experiences, so be sure to share your story with us on our official Facebook page! 

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