Overview of Penghu
Brief introduction
Like pearls scattering in the East Sea, the Penghu archipelago is located in the southwest of the Taiwan Strait. When the time of low tide comes, more than one hundred isles appear. Therefore, the number of the total isles varies. At a rising tide, there are, generally speaking, 90 isles. A coastline of over 300 kilometers and gigantic basalt rock formation form the unique geographical scenery of Penghu. The largest city is Magong, located on the largest island, which is also named Magong.
Population
106,340 (2023)
Weather
Penghu County has a dry-winter humid subtropical climate, bordering on a regular humid subtropical climate.
Number of ETA/ETFs
2022-2023: 3ETAs
2022-2023: 11ETAs+ 5ETFs
Number of schools
2022-2023: 10 Elementary+ 6 Junior high
Living in Penghu, you will frequently see students after school. That also means you can integrate into the community. Living on an island, you can see the sea anytime and it’s convenient to get to a beach. Do not worry about shopping, it still has all necessary modern amenities including a movie theater, supermarkets, Starbucks, and multiple import stores.
Penghu’s unique geography, environment, and climate have led to its highly distinctive ecology and history as well as remarkable capacity for tourism development. Penghu County is a popular tourist attraction for visitors from Taiwan, as well as a tourist destination that has attracted numerous visitors from abroad.
Teaching in Penghu is special because many ETAs will teach with not only the local English teacher but also the subject teacher. And students will often have the opportunity to learn about the ocean courses at their schools. Class sizes tend to be smaller with only 5 - 15 students, although larger schools do exist as well.
Coordinators
Rae Fu
Hello, my name is Rae. I grew up in Penghu, and studied in Penghu. Before joining Fulbright, I worked as an English teacher at a foundation. I am interested in learning languages.
Words for incoming ETAs:
Penghu is a charming island with beautiful beaches. In addition, it was one of the first areas in Taiwan to be developed, giving it a wealth of history, culture, and ancient monuments. There are so many things waiting for you!
Email: rfu@fse.fulbright.org.tw
Anny Chen
Hi, my name is Anny. A culture & language lover from Penghu. Before joining Fulbright, I attended an exchange program during my college year and also completed my MA in the USA. I worked at Xiamen for several years, with Cross-cultural experience across China, Japan, and the USA. Passionate about developing marketing strategies based on data and customer relationships.
It is a pleasure to join Fulbright!
Email: achen@fulbright.org.tw