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ITTT’s Taiwan TESOL course takes place in the capital city, Taipei. A city, that is the political, economic, academic, and cultural center of Taiwan, Taipei is also a major regional hub in East Asia. Taipei offers visitors a chance to experience the fascinating history of this island while also appreciating its modernity. Beautiful glass-clad skyscrapers climb above the old Chinese temples and colonial buildings. One such skyscraper is the world famous Taipei 101 building, the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 2004. You can learn about the rich culture and interesting history of Taiwan in the many interesting museums located throughout the city like the National Palace Museum. Here, you'll see an enormous collection of ceramics, carvings, paintings and calligraphy from ancient China.

Food in Taipei is a true pleasure to enjoy and you'll be able to try a wide variety of international cuisines including Chinese, European and Asian. To make life easier for foreign visitors easier, menus are increasingly available in English. Rice and noodles are the typical Chinese staples along with fish, chicken, beef and pork as well as vegetables. Most meals are served with condiments such as soy sauce, pepper and chili sauce.

Taipei town features a vibrant nightlife with several night markets and western bars serving revelers in the city. The Shilin Night Market is that the most famous of the night markets, which tend to open around 4 p.m. and keep open well past midnight. They’re good for getting a meal and shopping on budget. There are also many shopping malls in Taipei where the food and goods are more expensive.

When you choose to study with us in Taipei not only will you develop as a professional teacher by earning your internationally recognized TESOL certificate, but you will also make friendships and memories which will last you a lifetime.

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The School

Our Taiwan TESOL school is located in a nice area of Taipei where there are a number of schools, universities and parks. The training center is in an American-English education institute, which teaches children. The center is about 10 minute’s walk from the nearest MRT station and is very conveniently located to get around town.

In-class teaching practice takes place in genuine classrooms to give you authentic experience in a genuine teaching environment. All members of our staff have great English skills and we have mentor teachers available to give trainees advice and insights to teaching English as a foreign language.

Accommodation

You will have the choice of a number of accommodation options for your stay in Taipei. These include hostels located close to Taipei Main Station. Journey times to the training center from the hostels should only be about 25 minutes on public transport. Once your place on the course has been confirmed, we will help you to arrange the most suitable accommodation.

Course dates

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Please check out our other course locations if you wish to attend a course before this one becomes available...

Course fees

The total price is divided into: deposit and balance.

The deposit may be paid via a) credit card b) Paypal c) wire transfer d) Western Union.

The balance of the course fee must be paid by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the training center on the first day of the course.

 

Deposit
US$ 600

to be paid in advance

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Balance
US$ 1190

to be paid on arrival

Accomodation Fees

The accommodation fees are not part of the course price and you are free to choose whichever accommodation option you prefer.

If you choose to use our accommodation, it should be paid for either by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the school at the start of the course.

from
US$ 500

(to be paid on arrival)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are my payment options?

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  Deposit payments for the TEFL course must be made to our administrative centre. The quickest and cheapest way to pay is by credit/debit card, but you can also make payments via Western Union, Pay Pal or bank transfer. While there are no deadlines for making the deposit payment, our courses can sell out quickly and you can only be sure your place is secured once the deposit has been paid.

  Once you have made your deposit payment, we will send you an email with a booklet with information about the TEFL course and Taipei itself.

  The balance payment of the TEFL course fees is due on the first day of your course by credit card or two weeks in advance by bank transfer.

  The fees for your course are all inclusive and you will not be asked to make additional payments for any of your TEFL course related materials or services including course accreditation fees and lifetime job search help.

• What are my accommodation options?

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  We have partnered with a Taiwan youth hostel organisation, which enables us to help you to book accommodation in advance.

  You can also choose from a variety of hostels and hotels in Taipei at a range of different prices and we can provide a list of hostels and hotels to you if needed.

• What travel documents will I need for Spain?

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  All visitors to Taiwan are required to carry a passport with at least six months’ validity after their arrival date.

  Passport holders from the UK, the US, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand wishing to enter Taiwan are generally granted a ‘Landing Permission’ at the airport. * As this information is subject to change at any time, we advise everyone to contact your local consulate for current travel regulations prior to planning your trip.

• What is the course schedule?

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  Classes begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday to Friday. There is a lunch break at 1:00 p.m. and classes begin again at 2:00 p.m. In the afternoon classes, students will prepare for their TEFL teaching practice sessions held in the late afternoon. After these sessions you will receive immediate feedback from course instructors. Teaching does not take place every afternoon, but you will receive six to eight hours of observed teaching practice over the four-week course. In addition to these hours, there is also time that must be spent preparing materials and completing various assignments. You will also have the option of teaching adults as well if you would like to increase your experience in this area.

• What can I expect during teaching practice?

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  You will get advice from your course trainer on lesson planning and then get immediate feedback on your lesson after it’s been delivered. Practicum is assessed and a satisfactory assessment is required to earn your TEFL certificate. The students are Taiwanese and are all excited to learn English.

• Who usually attends the course?

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  Class sizes are usually around five to eight TEFL trainees per course and we welcome trainees over the age of 18. Most of the participants are American, British, and Canadian or South African. We do accept non-native speakers of English who have a high proficiency in the language.

• Is there a dress code?

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  For all input and tutorial sessions at the training location, there are no specific dress requirements. We simply ask that you are mindful of your peers/students and be respectful of the fact that you are a visitor in another country.

  During Teaching Practice, however, there are specific dress requirements that adhere to the local working culture and basic ideas of professionalism. All trainees are expected to dress “casually smart” according to the following guidelines:

  1. Women:
     Shoulders should be covered. Very thin straps or tank tops are not allowed. No low-cut necklines or very short skirts. Bare midriffs must not be visible, even when lifting arms up.
  2. Men:
     Long pants or jeans. Short- or long-sleeved shirt with a collar; a tie is not required. Loafers or dress shoes, sandals are not acceptable. Long hair should be neatly tied back into a ponytail.

• What should I bring for course studies?

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  Please make sure that you bring a pen and some notebooks for taking notes during the TEFL course. Otherwise, all the forms and instructions you need will be provided by us, including notes from the input sessions. It is a good idea to bring your laptop or mobile phone with you so you can connect to the free Wi-Fi to do any additional research on the internet.