Housing & Communication

During your first four weeks of training in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, housing will be provided by LanguageCorps in a guest house or apartment near our office. All accommodations have air conditioning and western style bathrooms.

Schools in Taiwan don't provide housing for you, but you will receive assistance in finding an apartment which matches what you are looking for. The cost of an apartment in Taiwan varies from city to city. In all cases apartments are much less expensive than what you would expect to pay in most Western countries. Most apartments are spacious and comfortable and there are many accommodation options depending upon your personal preferences.

As the economic and cultural hub of the country, expect to pay a premium for housing in Taipei. Within Taipei City expect to pay NT$10,000/month (approximately US$310) + utilities. As you move out into what is called Taipei County your costs could fall as low as NT$5,000/month (approximately US$155), but expect an average of NT$7,000-9,000/month (approximately US$215-280) + utilities. The housing situation in the rest of Taiwan is roughly the same throughout, particularly in terms of price. You can expect to pay as little as NT$4,000/month (approximately US$125) and no higher than NT$7,000/month (approximately US$215) + utilities for a simple one bedroom studio. Space is less of an issue so apartments tend to be a little larger than a similarly priced Taipei apartment.

Expect to pay NT$500 to NT$1,000 (US$15-30) a month for basic utilities (water and electricity). There is no central heating in Taiwan because it is not that cold. Most apartments do come with air conditioning which is an absolute must during the summer months, but you will pay a little extra on your electric bill.

During training, internet access is available at the office in Phnom Penh, and at internet cafes throughout the city. In Taiwan, just about every apartment is wired with a broadband internet connection. Many landlords will include the internet in monthly rent, but if they don't you should expect to pay an additional NT$500/month (approximately US$15) for internet. Internet cafes are readily available throughout Taiwan.