HESS Educational Organization (何嘉仁國際文教團隊) is one of Taiwan's largest and most established private education companies. Founded in 1983, HESS has built a nationwide network of schools offering English education to children from preschool through junior high school, as well as enrichment programs for older students. With approximately 200 locations across Taiwan, HESS is one of the country's largest employers of foreign English teachers.
For many international educators, HESS serves as an entry point into teaching in Taiwan. The organization hires throughout the year and is well known for providing structured onboarding, teacher training, lesson plans, and curriculum materials. Teachers new to Taiwan often appreciate the company's support with work permits, ARC applications, and relocation, making the transition to living and working abroad more manageable.
HESS follows its own proprietary curriculum and teaching methodology, emphasizing interactive learning, phonics, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. Class sizes, schedules, and management can vary depending on the individual branch, but teachers generally benefit from having access to established teaching resources and ongoing professional development.
Students range from young learners to junior high school students, with most foreign teachers working in elementary-aged programs. Depending on the branch and position, teaching schedules commonly include afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays, which is typical within Taiwan's private language school industry.
Because of its size, HESS offers opportunities in cities throughout Taiwan, including Taipei, New Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and many smaller communities. Teachers looking for structured support, nationwide opportunities, and an established curriculum frequently consider HESS when beginning their teaching careers in Taiwan.
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