Tainan Overview
Location
Tainan, a city on Taiwan’s southwest coast, was the island’s capital from 1683 to 1887 under the Qing dynasty. Today it’s known for its centuries-old fortresses and temples. One of its most famous sites is Chihkan Tower, an 18th-century Chinese complex with gardens, intricately carved towers, and a temple erected on the foundations of Fort Provintia, a Dutch outpost dating to the mid-1600s. Tainan is a city renowned for its historic and cultural attractions, traditional delicacies, and abundant sunshine. It's also a new member of the ETA/ETF program. There's even more to discover!
Weather
Tainan has moderate weather along with little rain and ample sunshine, apart from the monsoon and typhoon seasons which span from May to December. And when it rains, it pours, so pay attention to weather forecasts.
Over the course of the year, the temperature varies from 58°F to 95°F and is rarely below 51°F or above 93°F.
Population
2024: 1.858 million
Number of ETAs + ETFs
2024-25: 8 ETAs + 2 ETFs
Number of Schools
2024-25: 10 schools
Living and Teaching
"Tainan is the very place where people could realize dreams, strive for success, fall in love and marry to significant others, and then lead a comfortable and pleasant life.” - Elderly Scholar of Taiwanese Literature, Shi-Tao Ye
Tainan ETAs will co-teach with at least one local Taiwanese English teacher. Class sizes vary.
Coordinator
Jamie Pinzon
Hi!! My name is Jamie, the Tainan coordinator for Fulbright Taiwan. I graduated from the University of Maryland (go Terps!) with a degree in journalism and Germanic studies. Before this role, I worked as an English reporter for a local news agency here in Taiwan for two years.
Welcome to Tainan, the latest site in the program and a city known for its rich history and great foods! Hope you enjoy your time here, and I'm excited to go on this adventure together with you in the future!
Email: jpinzon@fse.fulbright.org.tw
Additional Site Info
Language Learning
National Cheng Kung University’s (NCKU) Chinese Language Center
Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology’s (STUST) Chinese Language Center
Volunteering
There are many volunteering opportunities in Tainan City. However, some require training before joining and language abilities. ETAs can find some community service besides their school time and get involved with local communities. Tainan grantees have participated in beach cleaning, story telling in libraries, dog walking at animal shelters, and more!
