Teach English in Taipei | teaching english in taipei
Salary&CostofLiving:Eachmonth,anEnglishteachercanexpecttomakeanywherefrom$1600to$2700USD,butofcourseeventhatcanvary.Someschools,especiallybuxibans,offerhourlywages,sopayattentiontothatbeforesigningacontract.RememberTaipeiisalarge,capitalcity,sothingstendtobealittlemoreexpensiveherethanoutsidethecity.However,moneycangofarhere,anditispossibletolivecomfortablyonthemoneyateachermakes,andstillhaveagoodtime.Someschoolsincludehousingasabenefit,whetherinanapartmentoradormitorywithotherteachers.O...
Salary & Cost of Living:Each month, an English teacher can expect to make anywhere from $1600 to $2700 USD, but of course even that can vary. Some schools, especially buxibans, offer hourly wages, so pay attention to that before signing a contract. Remember Taipei is a large, capital city, so things tend to be a little more expensive here than outside the city. However, money can go far here, and it is possible to live comfortably on the money a teacher makes, and still have a good time.
Some schools include housing as a benefit, whether in an apartment or a dormitory with other teachers. Other schools provide a housing stipend, which allows the teachers to find their own place. Like in any city, apartments in Taipei run the gamut from tiny studios to three bedroom houses, and everything in between.
There are housing and real estate agents available; for such visits, you may want to bring a trusted Taiwanese friend with you. Also, some schools do provide assistanc...