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    		• Class Types
    and Contract Options
    There are two main ypes of private English language schools in Taiwan, Bushibans and Kindergartens.

    Bushibans usually operate in the afternoons and evenings when regular Chinese school lets out.

    Kindergartens generally operate all day, but depending on the school, teachers can be hired to teach half-day classes(usually mornings) or full-day classes.
    Bushibans
    Classes are usually held in the afternoons and evenings. This is when the kids aren't at their Chinese school. This leaves the mornings free to follow other areas of interest such as studying Chinese. You could also find some other place to work, but this must be done with extreme caution due to the strict regulations on an teachers work permit. Apparently now teachers can work for more that one employer, but you must get any additional employer's details added to your Alien Resident Certificate.

    Basic Class Break Up
    Classes are generally 100 mintes long, (2 x 50 minute periods with a 10 minute break between.

    Components of the classes include:
  • Reading
  • Phonics
  • Grammar
  • Conversation
  • Songs and Chants
  • Class activities
  • Homework
    		• Kindergartens
    Kindy's can operate as either morning classes, afternoon classes or full day classes. You could find a place to work to fit your schedule. Again care must be taken if you work at more than one school. Kindergartens generally can't provide work permits unless they are affiliated with a bushiban. Check this imformation carefully before deciding to secure a positon at a Kindergaten.

    Basic Class Break Up
    Kindy classes can vary in length depending if you teach in the morning or afternoon. Hours are generally:
  • Mornings: 9am to 11:30am
  • Afternoons: 1:30pm to 4pm

    Components of a Kindergarten class include:
  • Exercise Time
  • Sharing Time
  • Snack Time
  • English Time
  • Fun Time
  • Lunch Time
    		•

    So How Do You Teach English?

    If you are thinking, how do you each all that stuff mentioned above???

    DON"T WORRY"

    Full training and on going teacher support is provided free.
    You will even be issued a TEFL certificate upon completeion of your employment contract if you complete all your training sessions.
    Contract Options
    Teachers are generally required to sign a 12 month teaching contract. My client schools offer three main contract options. These are as follows.

    Option 1: Language School Classes.
  • Guaranteed 20 hours teaching per week, up to 28 hours teaching per week.
  • Majority of classes are for children aged between 6 and 15 years. Students are graded according to age bracket and level of English.
  • Classes are held in the afternoon and evenings after regular Chinese school lets out.
  • Some opportunity to teach adults available.
  • Full curriculum and training provided by school.

    Option 2: Kindergarten and Language School classes
  • Guaranteed 30.5 hours teaching per week, up to 40.5 hours teaching per week.
    Kindergarten Classes:
  • 12.5 hours teaching per week. Classes held in the morning from 9:00am to 11:30am.
  • Children aged between 3 and 6 years of age.
  • Full curriculum and training provided by school.
    Language School Classes:
  • Guaranteed 18 hours teaching per week, up to 28 hours teaching per week.
  • Majority of classes are for children aged between 6 and 15 years. Students are graded according to age bracket and level of English.
  • Classes are held in the afternoon and evenings after regular Chinese school lets out.
  • Some opportunity to teach adults available.
  • Full curriculum and training provided by school.

    Option 3: Full-time Kindergarten Positions
  • Guaranteed 25 hours teaching per week.
  • Morning Kindergarten Class: 9:00am to 11:30am
  • Afternoon Kindergarten Class: 1:30pm to 4:00pm
  • Additional hours available at Language School
  • Children aged between 3 and 6 years of age.
  • Full curriculum and training provided by school.

    SAMPLE TEACHING SCHEDULE
    		•
    TIME
    MON
    TUE
    WED
    THU
    FRI
    SAT
    9:00am
    11:30am
    KINDY
    KINDY
    KINDY
    KINDY
    KINDY
    Level 15
    4:30pm
    6:30pm
    Level 10
    Level 4
    No Class
    No Class
    Level 4
    No Class
    6:30pm
    8:30pm
    Level 3
    Level 11
    Level 11
    ADVANCED
    ADVANCED
    No Class
    Teaching Schedule
    The above teaching schedule is my actual teaching schedule as of June 2007. It may change in the future as levels finish and new classes open, though it will stay basically the same. I have a few vacant time slots so I am open for more free time or teaching more classes if required.

    As you can see, I teach 12.5 hours per week at Kindergarten and 18 hours per week at Bushiban. The Language School and Kindergarten is with the same employer, so this saves any work document problems.

    This means all my mornings are free. So what do I do in my spare time. I go to the GYM first thing in the mornings and then attend CHINESE LESSONS. It also gives me time to play with this website. What a life style. At least I am enjoying it. Having a good time, studying, working and saving. You can too. APPLY NOW!!!
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    Disclamer:This is a free service. I do this in my spare time. I do not and can not employ teachers. I will refer your details submitted to some of the well known schools in Taiwan. They will contact you in regards to available positions. The above requirements are the requirements set by the Taiwanese Bureau of Education in order to gain a work permit so to work legally in Taiwan. I cannot change these, so please don't ask me for exceptions.