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A cheerful “Good morning!” can now be heard naturally across school corridors, playgrounds, and classrooms in Taiwan. To advance the Bilingual 2030 Policy, the K–12 Education Administration (K12EA) of the Ministry of Education (MOE) continues to promote the Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program (TFETP) and will carry out recruitment efforts in 2026. The program invites qualified applicants who are passionate about teaching and enjoy working with children to teach in Taiwan.

Under the program, foreign English teaching talents work alongside local elementary and junior high school teachers through co-teaching and collaborative lesson planning. Together, they create natural, real-life English-use environments on campus, where students can practice speaking and communication skills in a supportive atmosphere that boosts their confidence. The program also contributes to the professional development of local teachers. A total of 980 foreign English teachers and full-time foreign English teaching assistants are expected to be recruited. Applicants who meet the required qualifications and hold passports from countries where English is an official or commonly used language, as recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), may apply starting now via the official website (https://tfetp.k12ea.gov.tw/). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews conducted selectively, until positions are filled.

To help foreign English teaching talents teach in Taiwan with peace of mind and focus fully on teaching, the K12EA provides comprehensive support measures, including salaries, airfare reimbursement, insurance coverage, housing reimbursement, and professional development programs. Additional benefits are offered based on position: foreign English teachers may receive airfare reimbursement for spouses or lineal relatives, as well as performance-based bonuses; full-time foreign English teaching assistants may receive reimbursement for professional certification programs such as TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA, along with transportation allowances. Through these comprehensive welfare and support mechanisms, foreign English teaching talents are able to focus on teaching and grow alongside their students, supported by stable living and working conditions.

Foreign teachers currently teaching in Taiwan have also shared their experiences. Yusuf, a foreign teaching adviser at Chiao Yu Elementary School in Miaoli County, noted that TFETP provides strong support and training, enabling foreign teachers to collaborate with local teachers and help students practice English in a fun and natural way. Spencer, a foreign English teacher at Zhongxing Elementary School in Penghu County, shared that, having participated in the program for many years, he believes it not only offers students more opportunities to learn everyday English, but also allows foreign teachers to gain a deeper understanding of Taiwanese culture. He encourages those interested in teaching English overseas to come to Taiwan, saying, “If you are interested in teaching English abroad and experiencing a different culture, then Taiwan is the right place for you.”

The K12EA noted that through close collaboration with local teachers, foreign English teaching talents bring English into students’ daily learning and school life—from classroom interactions and campus activities to everyday communication. In a supportive environment where students are encouraged to speak and feel confident to try, they naturally build practical English-use experience. By continuously introducing diverse cultural perspectives and teaching approaches, the program helps make English part of students’ everyday lives and nurtures the next generation with global awareness and communication skills. The K12EA sincerely invites more foreign professionals who are passionate about education to join Taiwan’s schools and contribute to meaningful and engaging teaching experiences on campus.

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