Taichung Overview
Location
Taichung City, located on the western side of central Taiwan, and as of July 2017, ranks as the island's second-most populous city. During Japanese rule, Taichung became a significant economic and cultural hub and is home to several well-known cultural sites, including the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, National Taichung Theater, Luce Memorial Chapel, and many temples.
Weather
Taichung has a humid subtropical climate with temperatures averaging 23°C. Due to the protection provided by the Central Mountain Range on the east and the Miaoli hills on the north, Taichung is rarely severely affected by typhoons.
Population
2024: 2.8 million
Number of ETAs + ETFs
2024-25: 10 ETAs + 7 ETFs
Number of Schools
2024-25: 17 elementary
Teaching and Living
Coordinators
Yuwen Chen
I joined the ETA Program as a coordinator in 2019; in this position, I arrange general affairs and help ETAs adapt to Taichung's daily and school life. I studied education at National Chengchi University in Taipei. I am pleased to be one of the program members contributing to Taiwan's English education.
There are a variety of sceneries in Taichung. Not only the crowded night markets, shopping areas, and stylish museums, but also the country roads surrounded by rice fields, a beach, and even mountains above 3,800 meters! By the way, foodies will be happy to visit here!
Email: ychen@fse.fulbright.org.tw
Yvonne Li
From university to graduate school, English learning and cross-cultural studies have always been my interests. I have over 20 years of experience teaching English to learners of all ages, from children to adults. The United States was the first country I visited abroad, and my trips to Ithaca, Madison, and Chicago left me with lifelong unforgettable memories. I hope that you, coming from the U.S., will also create beautiful memories during your time in Taiwan!
Email: yli@fse.fulbright.org.tw
