“       Kang Ning is an established school, which has flourished for the past 18  years. It is very well structured and run. The building and classrooms are beautiful and everything that one requires to teach effectively is available. Resources, books, aids are all available for the teacher’s use. A well laid out syllabi is in place, making it easy for the teacher to see what material needs to be covered over a set period. T.A staff are super and very helpful, and assist the teacher enormously. Classes are not big and the children are keen to learn and their English is of a high standard. Each class is divided into a reading, writing and speaking component. Many western teachers are teaching at Kang Ning and this provides a comforting environment. As far as living in Taiwan is concerned, I have succeeded in fitting in relatively easily, although when one first arrives, the sheer force of numbers and confined spaces took a bit of getting used to. I have found the Taiwanese people to be friendly, helpful and always keen to assist one. Provided that one comes to Taiwan with the notion that you are a visitor here and things will be different to back home, it won’t be long before you are happily settled, working, living and liking Taiwan. GOOD LUCK!”

Lindsey Baker (South Africa)

“Kang Ning English School has been one of the more positive experiences in my life.  I came out of University eager to gain experience and put some of my skills to work and Kang Ning has provided me with this opportunity.  Kang Ning is one of the better schools in Taiwan and one of the best in Hsinchu County.  Many of the language schools on this island are not concerned with the level of quality in their students and staff but this is not true for Kang Ning.  Teachers can take pride in the fact that they are providing a real opportunity for children to learn in a great environment and are not just a foreign face.  This school is for real and teachers will get out of it as much as they put in.  Teaching at Kang Ning is both challenging and rewarding.  All of the staff are great and my interpersonal communication skills have flourished because of the wonderful people I work with.  I have made some really great friendships here and this has made my experience a far better one.”

Jessie Gartshore (Canada) 

“I am relatively new to the Taiwan teaching experience, but I have been having a great time so far. The people here are really friendly (apparently much more so than Korea and Japan), the weather is good and Kangning has been really helpful in getting me settled in Chutung.

The only major adjustment I had to deal with was not being able to communicate with 99.9% of the local population. The obvious remedy for this would be to learn Chinese, which is difficult but not impossible.

If you’re looking for a trendy and happening city then you should probably try Taipei, but Chutung has its advantages: there are fewer distractions, less traffic and the mountains are only a stones throw away. Hsinchu and Taipei are also close enough to allow you to indulge yourself in more exciting adventures when the quiet life gets too much.”

Andrew Teggin (South Africa)

“       Spending the past year working at Kang Ning and living in Taiwan has been unforgettable.  I have met so many people and have learned numerous lessons about myself and the world around me.  I have enjoyed my work here at Kang Ning and have found it to be incredibly rewarding.  The staff is helpful, supportive and friendly, which makes for a comfortable working environment.  The people outside of work are equally friendly.  The Taiwanese people are welcoming and extremely helpful.  This country has shown me adventure, culture, amazing hospitality and I recommend this journey to anyone…it’s a once in a lifetime experience.” 

Sommer Muir, Canada.