Taiwan: Work experience

Work placements and internships

Internship and sandwich placement opportunities are available; see individual organisations’ websites for details.

Exchange programmes

A number of exchange programmes exist between Taiwan and educational establishments overseas. The Taiwan Office of International Affairs  provides some information for international students and additional details can be found on the websites of individual educational institutions.

Teaching schemes

There are numerous opportunities to work in teaching posts all across Taiwan, especially in urban areas. Opportunities for short-term work experience placements may be slightly less abundant though. The teaching of English as a foreign language is very popular and information on jobs is widely available. The Kojen ELS  website, for example, has specific details of opportunities and requirements.

Volunteering

The International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE)  promotes shared principles and best practice in volunteering worldwide and has a centre in Taiwan. IAVE aims to expand international volunteer efforts. United Planet  has the Taiwan Volunteer Quest, which offers placements of six or twelve months. Volunteers can work with elderly people or on educational or social projects.

Gap year opportunities

Opportunities for gap years are available and volunteer work may be the easiest option.