Thinking about teaching English abroad? Our expansion into China means even more opportunities for you to explore Asia and build your international network. By teaching English in China, you'll have the chance to discover ancient landscapes and see how present-day China contributes to the world economy. You'll also serve as a teacher and mentor to students as they learn English. Read on to learn more about our teaching opportunities in China, and check back soon for updates!

Teaching Opportunities in China
Now that you have watched the amazing display of the Bejing Olympics, why not discover the country for yourself? There are 50 other cities where you could teach English as well. Those who teach English in China have the chance to teach a wide range of students. Adult students are typically professionals over the age of 22 and young learners range from 6-18 years old. Classes are taught in state-of-the-art language schools with language labs and student-and-teacher lounges, all in a comfortable and welcoming learning environment. You will receive initial training, as well as guidance, structured feedback, and performance appraisals throughout your contract. The standard package also includes help and support throughout the year, whether that is practical advice on living in the country, being part of a network of other professional teachers, or help with traveling within a country where you can experience 5,000 years of history!

Benefits Offered to Teachers in China
Our partners in China offer a competitive salary and benefit packages that vary by city. While the packages may look different by city, each package has structured benefits so that teachers enjoy a high standard of living regardless of location. Generally, the package includes:

• Free Mandarin Chinese Lessons: Private lessons in the teachers home 2 hours a week
• Paid Chinese Holidays and 10 days paid vacation
• Round trip airfare
• Comprehensive health insurance

• Assistance with securing of accommodations.

• Visa services taken care of for you; arrive with a working Z visa.
• Professional development training and academic support
• Relocation assistance: Airport pick up; Initial hotel stay: housing assistance: 10,000RMB loan on arrival

• Teachers Life Club (Long-Term Support)
• Travel offers
• Monthly events and parties
• TLC support phone

• Bachelors Degree AND TEFL certificate.
• 1 year teaching experience.
• Be a native English speaker (i.e., since you were toddling around).
• Hold a valid passport from USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa.
• Be able to commit to a one-year contract (we can't leave the kids hanging after-all).
• No criminal record (we like a good story, but not the ones where you get nabbed).
• Age: must be over 24 yrs old due to visa restrictions (born in or before 1985)
• Medical Test: Required for Chinese visa – must not have hepatitis or infectious disease

• Free Mandarin Chinese Lessons: Private lessons in the teachers home 2 hours a week
• Paid Chinese Holidays
• Free TEFL Certification after completion of the year contract
• Week long orientation in August complete with training, meals, hotel accommodations, sight seeing, and other group activities
• Free meals served at school each day
• Airfare Bonus: US $500 after finishing the first 6 mths of contract & US $500 at contract completion.
• Attendance Bonuses

• Apartment provided free of charge.
• Usually located within a 15-30 min commute to the school by subway or bus. Many on school grounds.
• Private bedroom and shared living areas (share with other foreign teachers if not a single occupancy).
• Amenities - bed, hot water, heater, air conditioner, Internet access, washing machine, and telephone.

• Visa services taken care of for you; arrive on temporary Business F visa and change over to working Z visa without leaving China
• Meet and greet and bilingual teaching assistant to help with daily life in China
• Extensive initial training provided

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
• Be a native English speaker (i.e., since you were toddling around).
• Hold a valid passport from USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa.
• Be able to commit to a one-year contract (we can't leave the kids hanging after-all).
• No criminal record (we like a good story, but not the ones where you get nabbed).
• Age: must be over 24 yrs old due to visa restrictions (born in or before 1985)
• Medical Test: Required for Chinese visa – must not have hepatitis or infectious disease
• Note: Teachers conduct a demonstration lesson at the kindergarten after arrival to match teachers with school.

Requirements for teaching in China

• Bachelor’s degree
• Professional experience
• TEFL Qualification (We can help you get one.)