Taiwan Information
Taiwan Directory


Working Condition

 
Requirements:
Native English Speakers, BA Degree (any major) or
two year college with TESOL certificate.
Salary & Benefits:
NT $40,000 - NT $ 60,000 per month (average)
Tax:
6-10%
Working Hours:
Housing:
Air Fare:
Health Care:
Holidays:
2 - 3 weeks paid vacation, and national holidays
Visa:
degree required, employers will provide
Exchange Rate:
$ 1 USD = $ 31.5850 TWD (2006.05.07)
Contract:
1 year, can be extended
Notes:
Huge market in public schools, private English schools, and kindergarten. More strict requirements for universities.

Taiwan Introduction

Capital: Taipei City
President : Chen Shui-Bian
Population : About 23 million
Land Area : Approximately 36,006 sq km (14,400 sq miles). In addition to the island of Taiwan itself, there are also a number of offshore islands auch as the pascadores (Penghu Islands), Green Island, Orchid Island, Kimmen, and Matsu.
Location: Taiwan lies on one side of the Taiwan Strait opposite Fujian province. It lies off the southeastern pst of mainland Asia ; it's one of the solitary islands ont he wastern coast of the Pacific Ocean .
Climate: Taiwan has a tropical climate throughout most of its area; is is temperate all-year round.
Voltage: 110V 60Hz
Currency: New Taiwan dollar (NT$)
Languages : Mandarin / Taiwanese / Hakka


Business Hours

 

Banks:

9.30am-3.30pm Mon-Fri

Museums:

9am-5pm Tue-Sun

Night Markets:

6pm-12.00am

Offices:

9am-5pm Mon-Fri

Restaurants:

11.30am-2pm & 5-9pm

Shops:

10am-9pm

Supermarkets:

10am-8pm, sometimes 24hr

 



 

 

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