Flights

• All flights for UK-recruited teachers are organised by Saxoncourt in conjunction with STA
• A one way fare to Taiwan costs approximately GBP 350-370
  Teachers pay their fares up front themselves
• The full fare is reimbursed by SEST in 2 instalments, one after 3 months of the contract and the second after 4 months
• Teachers travel together in a group on a set departure date
• Non-UK recruited teachers need to arrive at the same time as the main (UK) group
• Teachers are met at the airport and taken to their accommodation by SES staff

Commuting

• Teachers will find accommodation suitable to their needs for both living and working
• All DTE teachers teach in different schools throughout the week
• Although a convenient a schedule as possible is the aim, schools can be spread widely. A teacher can expect to commute but it is unusual for teachers to be asked to travel for more than an hour and a quarter to a class or school (the average is about 30 minutes)
• Trains and buses in all cities are extremely clean, punctual and efficient. Taxis are also cheap
• Teachers are responsible for their own travel costs
• Because of the start and finish times fo a typical teaching day, city rush hour can usually be avoided
• A comprehensive 'How To Get To Schools' guide is provided to all new teachers which contains detailed directions and bilingual maps for every school
• Most train and bus signs are also in English