Taipei Overview
Location
As Taiwan's capital, Taipei is famous for its lively night markets and city skyline filled with iconic architectural landmarks. It is Taiwan's center of economic development and among Asia's richest cities per capita. Besides its street food, Taipei is known for various attractions including Taipei 101, the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the annual Lantern Festival, and more.
Weather
Taipei has a humid subtropical climate. The average temperature in summer is around 29°C, and as for winter, it is around 16°C. Summer is hot and humid with occasional rain storms and typhoons, while winter is short and generally warm and foggy.
Population
2024: 2.7 million
Number of ETAs + ETFs
2024-25: 27 ETAs + 12 ETFs
Number of Schools
2024-2025: 18 elementary + 21 junior high
Living and Teaching
Since December 2018, the government has set the goal to develop Taiwan into a bilingual nation by 2030. Most counties start to change the education layout into CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) or Bilingual program. Taipei City government started the program from local elementary and junior high schools. Therefore, Taipei ETAs will assist these schools mainly.
As one of Asia's leading metropolises, Taipei prides itself on its worldly and convenient lifestyle with its plethora of cuisines and easy public transportation system. Take in a view of the city on Elephant Mountain at the end of one subway line, or enjoy a walk along Tamsui Pier at another. Moreover, several day hikes and popular tourist destinations like Jiufen and Pingxi are located just outside the city.
Taipei City provides many opportunities for volunteering. However, some required training before joining and language abilities. ETAs can find some community service besides their school time and get involved with local communities. Here shows some volunteer events that ETAs participated before
Coordinators
Ali Dong
Hi, this is Ali. I joined Fulbright Taiwan in July 2023 as a Taipei coordinator. I love to travel, listen to music, discover new coffee shops, and learn different languages!
Welcome to Taiwan, I hope you will enjoy the culture, food, and lifestyle here, and also, discover the beauty of our capital city - Taipei.
Email: adong@fse.fulbright.org.tw
Joyce Tien
Hi, I'm Joyce, I was born and raised in Taipei. Taipei is a developed city and also has a really good public transportation network, we welcome people from different cultures and races. I hope you can enjoy your life here.
Email: jtien@fse.fulbright.org.tw
Wesley Lin
Hi, I’m Wesley!
I’m from Taichung, but after studying in Taipei for university, it’s become like my second hometown. I enjoy swimming, traveling, watching anime, and movies.
Taipei is a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming city where you can meet people from all kinds of cultural backgrounds. I hope you’ll love it here and discover everything you’re looking for.
Email: wlin@fse.fulbright.org.tw
