{"id":7459,"date":"2020-04-28T02:00:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T01:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/?p=7459"},"modified":"2022-07-26T12:24:49","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T11:24:49","slug":"teaching-english-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/teaching-english-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find a Job as an English Teacher in China – The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TeachingTeaching kids in China<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Click here to see available teaching jobs in China<\/a><\/div>\n

This is a complete guide to finding a job as an English teacher in China. It’s around 10,000 words, so take your time to read it. You can also click on one of the links below to jump directly to the sections that most interest you. <\/p>\n

Click here to read the review of the best platforms to <\/br>get your TEFL Certification Online<\/a><\/div>\n
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  1. Teaching jobs in China<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Why teach English in China?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Visa requirements<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. What qualifications do I need?<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Teaching English as a non-native English speaker<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. TEFL – Teaching English as a foreign language<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Best online platforms to get your TEFL certification<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. What other skills will I need?<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Types of English teaching positions available<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Preparing a CV for a Chinese teaching position<\/a><\/li>\n
  11. How to apply – from outside of China<\/a><\/li>\n
  12. How to apply – from inside China<\/a><\/li>\n
  13. Contracts and benefits<\/a><\/li>\n
  14. What type of people teach English in China?<\/a>\n
  15. Location considerations<\/a><\/li>\n
  16. What can go wrong?<\/a><\/li>\n
  17. Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    Teaching jobs in China<\/h2>\n
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    English teaching positions in Zhejiang province (China)<\/h3>\n
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    Job description<\/h4>\n

    <\/span> Location<\/strong>: Hangzhou and other cities in Zhejiang
    \n<\/span> Positions avaliable<\/strong>: 60
    \n<\/span> Salary<\/strong>: 12,000 – 15,000 CNY (Negotiable)
    \n<\/span> Type of contract<\/strong>: 1 or 2 years contract
    \n<\/span> Working schedule<\/strong>: 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday (less than 20 teaching hours a week)
    \n<\/span> Description<\/strong>: English language teaching positions in Hangzhou and Zhejiang province schools for 3 to 12 years old students. <\/p>\n

    Benefits<\/h4>\n

    <\/span> Housing<\/strong>: Housing allowance or free housing depending on school location
    \n<\/span> Travel<\/strong>: Flight allowance 10,000 CNY
    \n<\/span> Health insurance<\/strong>: Available in whole contract duration
    \n<\/span> Language training<\/strong>: Chinese learning opportunity
    \n<\/span> Other Benefits<\/strong>: Free Medical check, 7×24 hours living and teaching support in China, Free TEFL provided, Legal working visa provided, Legal visa application for accompanied family members, Free Foreign Expert Certificate & Residence Permit provided, Paid Chinese national holidays, Startup assistance (bank account, cell phone, etc.), 24 hours hotline service<\/p>\n

    Minium requirements<\/h3>\n

    <\/span> Education<\/strong>: Bachelor degree or above (Non English native teachers need a Bachelor degree or above in early childhood education)
    \n<\/span> Working experience<\/strong>: For native speakers 140 hours TEFL\/TESOL certificate OR 2 years’ full time teaching experience.
    \n<\/span> Other requirements<\/strong>: Clean criminal background
    \n<\/span> Preferred nationality<\/strong>: English Speaking Countries*\n<\/div>\n

    Apply Now!<\/a><\/p>\n

    * Ascension, Australia, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, Canada, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Gibraltar, Guernsey (UK), Guyana (formerly British Guiana), Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, New Zealand, Pitcairn Islands, Singapore, South Africa, British Territory of Akrotiri Dekelia in Cyprus, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, St. Helena, Tristan da Cunha islands, United Kingdom, United States, US Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, British Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia,St Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Why teach English in China?<\/h2>\n

    China offers some excellent opportunities for native speakers interested in teaching English, in public and private educational establishments.<\/p>\n

    The Chinese people currently have an insatiable demand for improving their English language skills and this has also become a major priority for the Ministry of Education. In what is now the most populated country in the world (almost 1.4 billion), it\u2019s easy to see why there are so many positions available in locations across China.<\/p>\n

    Schools are constantly seeking good teachers and offer competitive salaries, but it isn\u2019t always easy to find work legally. It seems the government is making it harder, not easier for full-time teachers to access the coveted Z Visa, which allows you to work legally in China. <\/p>\n

    That said, if you research the market thoroughly, follow the correct procedures and apply some caution and common sense to your job applications, you could end up with a teaching experience that is both fulfilling and very rewarding. <\/p>\n

    Let\u2019s take look at what you’ll need to qualify as an English Teacher in China, and how and where to apply for legitimate work.<\/p>\n

    Visa requirements<\/h2>\n

    Teaching legally in China<\/h3>\n

    The employment of English teachers in China is regulated by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA). <\/p>\n

    Only schools licensed by SAFEA can apply for the necessary \u201cletter of invitation\u201d and a \u201cforeign expert work certificate\u201d. These documents are needed to obtain the all-important \u201cZ Visa\u201d that will allow you to legally earn money in China.<\/p>\n

    To find out more about the Z Visa (or working Visa) check out this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Teaching part-time in China as a Student<\/h3>\n

    If you\u2019re a long-term student with an X1 visa, it is now legal to work as long as you get permission from your university. <\/p>\n

    According to Law and Border<\/a> a student with a residence certificate for long term study who wants to take a part-time job off-campus, should obtain approval from the school and then apply to the PSB Exit-Entry Administration. They will organize a notation to their residence certificate showing the part-time job.<\/p>\n

    This doesn\u2019t apply to students with short-term X2 VisaS.<\/b><\/p>\n

    It seems that China is still awaiting a \u201cframework\u201d for the rules surrounding this change in law, and in many cities, it\u2019s not yet possible to apply for this authorization for part-time jobs. If there are any students that have successfully applied, we\u2019d love to hear feedback from you.<\/p>\n

    Teaching illegally in China<\/h3>\n

    There are many teachers living and working in China<\/a>, enjoying their experience and working with valid Z VisaS. There are also a large number working illegally on business and tourist VisaS who have encountered significant problems.<\/p>\n

    It’s important to remember that working in China without a valid Z Visa<\/a> is illegal. If you’re caught you will at the very least be detained, fined, and given two weeks to pack up and leave China. Your bank account may be frozen and you’ll earn a disappointing \u201cdeported\u201d stamp on your passport. <\/p>\n

    We hear more and more stories of routine \u201cround-ups\u201d of illegal workers, especially at small kindergartens and private schools where the correct license to employ foreigners hasn’t been obtained. These schools are also heavily fined. <\/p>\n

    \"HappyHappy school kids – eager to learn<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

    What qualifications do I need?<\/h2>\n

    It\u2019s difficult to provide a definitive guide on the qualifications needed to teach English in China. This is because every province has its own regulations, and the requirements stipulated by SAFEA (the main Chinese administration that issues work visas for teachers), are ambiguous.<\/p>\n

    \u201cSAFEA\u201d requirements state that an applicant, should<\/b>:<\/p>\n