TEFL Certificate

 

The Country

It is a simple fact that, at any time of year, there are more English teaching jobs available in China than there are applicants to fill them - the demand is immense and spans the whole country in both the state and private sectors. TEFL teachers should therefore find it very easy to obtain a job with wages and costs that can differ hugely between regions. The pace of economic development in china over the last five years has been the fastest in the world, which means that teachers in China are afforded the same standard of living as they would experience in Japan or Taiwan. Such a dynamic situation can be both exciting and rewarding for a TEFL teacher experiencing it for the first time. Most employment can also easily be obtained prior to arrival in China and in the majority of cases Chinese schools will also pay airfares. A university degree is usually needed to be granted a work visa.

The cost of living in China is relatively inexpensive and this is reflected in the low cost of travel, food and going out. TEFL teachers will invariably also be able to teach extra private lessons which are a good way to earn more money.

We advise you to avoid intermediary employment agencies that often provide contacts and work information in an unauthorised manner. If you do use an agency be sure to scrutinise all documentation closely. Also insist on speaking with former clients of that agency and search online for information.

China really is a tremendous place to work and save money.

 

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Sample Job offer for Teaching English in China

"1. One year contract open to TEFL qualified teachers who will be teaching young learners, teenagers and adults for 20.5 class contact hours per week. Teaching hours above 20.5 per week are paid as overtime.

In return, you will receive a basic salary of 8800 RMB ($1,164) plus bonuses for overtime, and an extra basic salary for experience and qualifications. Other benefits include health insurance, flights, travel allowance while teaching, contract completion bonus, accommodation assistance, 22 days paid and 7 days unpaid holiday each year.

2. Minimum one year contract open to native English speakers primarily from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Republic of South Africa and secondarily all other native English speaking countries. All candidates must hold a University degree and recognised TEFL certification.

You will be teaching English to teenagers and adults for 72 hours per month (less that 20hrs per week) you will receive a salary of between 6,600 RMB and 9,000 RMB ($880 - $1200) depending on qualifications and experience.

Included in the package is reimbursed airfare, health insurance contributions, contract completion bonus, 22 days paid holidays per year and subsidised accommodation (1,250 -1,500 RMB $175 - $200)."