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找工作

So you have decided to teach English in Taiwan, now you have to find a job. It's not as easy to find a teaching job as it was 5 years ago in Taiwan, however it is still not that hard. There are many sources that you can use to find that ideal teaching position that your looking for. We have listed many sources on this website, but there are number more that you can use. You must also decide what kind of teaching position you would like so please read through this section of our website. We have tried to include everything you need to know about selecting the ideal job for you.

Job Sources

• There are three English newspapers that always have a load of ads for English Teachers, especially on the weekends. Check them out they can be purchased at most 7-11s. The newspapers available are:
  
  The China Post
  The Taipei Times
  The Taiwan News
  
• Use the internet, we have included some links to schools on our website. Some of them even have their own website and have sections dedicated to recruiting teachers.
  
• Again you can use the internet to do job searches and post your information in the classified ads.
  
• It is very easy to pick up the phone and call schools to see if they are currently looking for a teacher. Even if they aren't you may want to leave your name and phone number as they may need someone in the future.
  
• Contact an agent that can help you in your search for a job. However I recommend that you first take a look at our section on using agents.
  
• Post an ad on a free classified ad listing on the internet.
  
  Go to free English In Taiwan Classified Ads >
  
• Post an ad on a bulletin board at some of the foreigner hangouts, most places that cater to foreigners have some kind of bulletin board that you can use. This can be a great source to look at ads as well as pin up your own. Some of the places that you may want to check for a bulletin boards are restaurants, pubs, Chinese schools,  organizations, etc.
  
• Drive around your neighborhood when you have time and you are sure to spot some small cram schools or kindergartens. Simply drop in and say hello, if you find that no one speaks English don't panic. Just prepare some business cards beforehand with your name and phone number on them and give them one. If they need a teacher they will find someone who can speak English to contact you.
  
• Ask other foreigners or students that you know if they know of anyone that may be looking for an English teacher.

善用人力資料庫

One option available when searching for a teaching job is to use an agent, chances are that most teachers will be contacted by an agent at some time. You should have some kind of understanding about how agents work. Generally speaking there are two types of agents, Personal Agents and  Contract Agents.

Personal Agents

A Personal Agent basically arranges for English classes between individuals or small private groups and English teachers. They will arrange for you to go to the student's home or office and take a percentage of your hourly fees for their services.  That's basically how they work, some of their methods of getting students to use their services borders on the line of good ethics, but I don't want to get into that. They don't offer any kind of curriculum, and totally depend on the teacher for supplying all teaching materials. And for this service they could take as much as NT 300 to NT 500 an hour from your hourly wage. As well they restrict you from telling your student your hourly pay, nationality, and the length of time you have been in Taiwan.

So you are probably wondering why students actually use Personal Agents? I'm not sure, maybe it's because they feel they can't find an English teacher on their own. So why do teachers use Personal Agents? Well this is a question that I think you will have to ask yourself. Possibly you are new to Taiwan and desperate for some quick cash or you are just not sure about how to get a teaching job in Taiwan. A lot of teachers who use Personal Agents because they are new to Taiwan and are just not sure how agents work.

Now that you are aware of how Personal Agents in Taiwan work you can decide. If you are comfortable with receiving a lower than average wage and knowing that your Personal Agent is taking a portion of your hourly wage then feel free to use some of the agent services listed below. 

Contract Agents

There are two types of contract agents, the first type of contract agent is a signing contract agent - they basically earn a minimum of NT25,000, and sometimes up to NT40,000 referral fee for introducing you to the school. If the school agrees to hire you they are paid 60% of this fee. Once you pass your probationary period they collect the remainder of this fee. If you quit the agent must find the school another teacher, and you will lose whatever deposit that you originally had deducted from your first paychecks.

The second type of contract agent is a monthly commission contract agent - this type of contract agent usually approaches people who are still living abroad and offers them a teaching position in a school. Once you are hired you may be paid a monthly wage of NT 50,000 to NT 55,000, but what you don't know is that the school is actually paying the agent NT 70,000 - NT 75,000 every month. From this amount the agent keeps NT20,000 and pays you your salary. On top of this you have to pay 20% tax on your NT 50,000, you can receive some of this back however, see the tax section on our web site.

Some of these contract agents are completely above board, however there are also a number who specialize in dealing with illegal schools. Illegal schools being schools that are not licensed or for some reason or are not allowed to hire a foreign teacher, of course the agents won't tell you that this is the type of school they are representing. But you think to yourself they are offering me an ARC, they must be legitimate. Wrong! there are many scams out there of ways to get an ARC, the most common is an ARC under another school's name, which does you no good if you aren't working at that school. So be very careful when dealing with agents and ensure that the name of the school on your ARC is the same as the school you are working out, have one of your Taiwanese friends help you out with this.

Another method a contract agent may offer to provide you with an ARC is to enroll you in Chinese classes. This may get you an extendable visa and ARC, but this still doesn't allow you to teach in Taiwan. And once again if you are found teaching illegally you are on a one way trip back home.

Things to consider

I think there is one other important point to consider when you are dealing with agents. If the school is paying the agent and he in turn is paying you, then you are always at risk of losing a months' salary or more if the agent goes under or simply disappears.

Most agents don't know the curriculum or the policies of the school before they contact you? This usually means the school using an agent is an independent. Most major chain schools have in-house recruiters. A lot of the schools and kindergartens who are using agents are  new, therefore you must be prepared for disorganization and a curriculum that has not yet been proven; if they have one at all. In addition to this you must also rely on everything the agent tells you, and remember he gets paid when he finds the school a teacher.

Points to remember

• If you are just arriving in Taiwan for the first time try to bring enough money to cover your cost of living for a month; this way you're not pressured into taking a job you really don't want.
  
• Some agents won't tell you they are agents, so ask them if they are agents and what kind of agent they are.
  
• Ask them how much and how they are being paid for introducing you, and if they would be willing to share part of this fee if you agree to accept the job.
  
• Get some details about the agent himself:
  1. How long has he been in business.
  2. Does he work for other schools.
  3. How many teachers does he represent.
  
• Ensure that you are clear as to who is paying you, the agent or the school.
  
• Confirm and make sure you understand all the details about the position, visas, salary,  school rules and regulations, contract length, deposits and penalties.
  
• Remember everything is negotiable, and a lot easier to negotiate before signing a contract.

School Links

Below are some links to schools that currently have web sites on line. Some of these schools have locations all over Taiwan, so feel free to take a look at each one.

Gauden Language School
Gram English Center
Hua Language Institute
My Language School
White Horse English School
Columbia Language Exchange

合約

When it comes to lining up a good job and you think that all I need now is a contact. Well this is one area that you have to be careful in because the contracts here in Taiwan are usually for the sole purpose of protecting the school and not your interests. So there are a few points to consider when signing a contract.

• If you are in the position, start looking a couple months for a new school before your current contract is up. Go to at least a few schools that interest you. This way you are under no pressure and you can really get a feeling for the schools. I would also let the schools know that you are considering other schools. This of course is an ideal situation, so if you have just arrived in Taiwan you may not have this option, however I would still recommend that you compare at least 3 schools.
• One other area to pay particular attention to is penalties. Most schools ask for a portion of your first 3 months salary as a deposit, usually NT 20,000 - NT 30,000 in total. This deposit kept to encourage you to stay until the end of your contract, if you don't fulfill your contract they keep your deposit. Because you are always paid the month after you work you could lose some of your salary as well. So at the time of signing your contract, is the best time to negotiate the smallest deposit possible.
• Another penalty that you have to look out for is deducting a portion of your hourly pay for being late. I agree with this point if it is proportional to the amount of time that you are late. However some schools may try to deduct you a half an hour or even an hour for being a few minutes late. So, again at the time that you are negotiating your contract is the time to make these adjustments.
• Be careful of agreeing to outside duties and events, such as, graduation ceremonies, parents' days, special events, etc. If you don't discuss and agree too an hourly dollar figure in writing for attending these events you will end up being expected to attend them on your own free time for nothing.
• Staff meetings is something else to be aware of when signing a contract. Most schools insist on you attending weekly meetings, which are usually a waste of everyone's time. If you feel that they are asking for too many meetings at times that engross upon your free time, it is a lot easier to negotiate this before the contract is signed.
• It should take your school about two months to process your ARC/Work Visa. You may have to do a visa run to another country while you are waiting for the paper work to be finished. This is all fine if it only takes 2 months to process your visa, but if your school drags their feet in processing the visa then who is responsible to pay for another visa run. The best time to negotiate this is when the school is trying to get you to sign their contract. If you make it clear in writing at this time that they are responsible for any additional visa runs, you're not asking for anything outrageous, so they should easily agree to this term. As well, chances are now they will ensure your visa is processed promptly, and if not then it is very clear that they are responsible for your any extra visa runs.

賦稅責任

The Basics

Foreigners working with an ARC in Taiwan will have their wages taxed at a rate of 20% until they have stayed more than 183 days during a tax year. After 183 days, the government reduces your rate from 20%  back to the regular rate.  Which for most teachers this amount should be around 13%. As for the 183 days that you paid 20%, which is 7% more than the normal rate ,you will get this difference back when you file your taxes. Please note that the 183 days are

Taxable year

The taxable year in Taiwan is from January 1st to December 31st. Taxes for the current year are filed in May of the following year. If you stayed in Taiwan 183 days in the previous year, and continue to work into the next year, your tax rate will NOT go back to 20%. 

Tax rates

The tax rates in Taiwan are like most countries and depend on your total income for the year. Refer to the table below to see which tax rate you fall into. If you are single and unmarried the first 74,000 you earn is not taxed. If you arrive in Taiwan after July 2nd, there are less than 183 days left in the year. Therefore your employer will deduct 20% until the end of the year. No matter how small of an amount you earn you will still have to pay 20%, and you can't get a refund since you will have been in Taiwan less than 183 days in the year.

Paying Taxes and Obtaining Refunds

Your taxes for the current year are filed before May 31st of the next year. refunds are usually available by late November. If you need to pay any amount, payments can be made at any local bank in Taiwan. The following is a check list of what you will need to bring when you file your return at your nearest tax office:

• Earnings Statement from your school
• Bank Earning Statements on interest earned
• Passport
• ARC

When to file your return

Any foreigner staying in Taiwan for 183 days or more shall, before May 31 of the current year, file the annual income tax return for the preceding year. However if you plan to leave Taiwan  in the interim of the year, and will not return within the same year, you must file your income tax return at least one week prior to your departure date.

When the tax is deducted

For most individuals staying in Taiwan your income tax payable should be withheld directly at the time of payment by your employer in accordance with the appropriate tax rate (The employer is responsible for preparing a "Tax Withholding Statement" for you in order for you to file a tax return) Furthermore, other income received for other services rendered within the ROC, or any income which has no tax withholding statement, such as the income occurring from property transaction, occasional trade, interest from mortgages, etc., should be declared and the tax paid before your departure.

For more detailed and complete information on taxes use the following link to the Taiwan Government Tax website.

Government Tax offices

Kaohsiung County Taxation Office
No. 136, Sec. 2, Guotai Rd., Fengshan City, Kaohsiung, Taiwan , R.O.C.
Phone Number: 07-7410141
Fax Number: 07-7464416
Official Website: www.khtb.gov.tw

 
Taichung City Taxation Office
No. 99-1, Minchiuan Rd., Shi Chiu, Taichung, Taiwan 403, R.O.C.
Phone Number: 04-22296181
Fax Number: 04-22282613
Official Website: www.tctax.gov.tw

 
Taichung County Taxation Office
No. 219, Jungshan Rd., Fengyuan City, Taichung, Taiwan 420, R.O.C.
Phone Number: 04-25262172
Fax Number: 04-25200541
Official Website: www.tcftax.gov.tw

 
Taipei City Taxation Offices
The Tax Administration has 13 branches in Taipei providing services to residents. Divided according to the city's administrative districts, these 13 branches are Chungcheng, Chungpei, Chungnan, Peitou, Wanhua, Hsinyi, Ta-an, Sungshan, Nankang, Wenshan, Shihlin, Neihu, and Tatung divisions.
Phone Number: Check website for closest branch
Fax Number: Check website for closest branch
Official Website: www.tpctax.gov.tw

 
Taipei County Taxation Office
No. 143, Sec. 1, Choshan Rd., Banchiau City, Taipei, Taiwan 220, R.O.C.
Phone Number: 02-89528200
Fax Number: 02-89528034
Official Website: www.tpctax.gov.tw

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