Location: Various locations throughout China. Training takes place in Yangshuo.

Duration: Minimum 5 months commitment.

Cost: 750 Euros for 1 month training and cultural immersion, including TEFL qualification. 300 Euros if you already have TEFL. Includes 24 hour support, help applying for Visa, airport pickup, all food and accommodation. After your training, you will be on a salary which will cover your living expenses for the duration of your placement.

Travel: You will be met at Guilin airport, on the date you are scheduled to arrive. You will be taken to the HQ in Yangshuo to begin your training and cultural immersion. Afterwards you will be taken to the bus station or airport to get to your new post as an English Teacher.

Work: Experience China as a Paid English Teacher

Introduction

This is a unique opportunity for those ambitious and adventurous people who want to experience and live in the 'real' China.

This program provides you with the opportunity to get paid work in China as an English teacher. During your time in China, you will work as an English teacher, study the Chinese language and learn all about the culture. In the school holidays you will have the chance to travel the country. You will be able to choose where you want to be, and what age group you would like to teach, and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

This program provides you the unique opportunity to get a paid job in China as an English teacher. During the first 4 Weeks, there will be an intense training to get prepared for the teaching experience in pleasant city of Yangshuo.

Preparation

In order to help you become a committed and confident teacher, we will provide you with a 4-week Introduction and training period in Yangshuo. This will involve some teacher training but additionally the chance to learn about Chinese culture, customs, language and land (on various excursions).
The training will be focused on how to manage a class, what to teach and how to behave yourself in a Chinese classroom. Throughout this training you will also learn more about the Chinese culture but in a different way.

Part 1 --- Beijing Weekend/Guilin Weekend

You will get to know the staff, your fellow participants and also the local area. You will gain an understanding of Chinese customs and culture and will also have ‘survival’ Chinese language lessons. These lessons will help you get by during your time in China! You will also get to meet local students and visit nearby schools.

Beijing Weekend:
This is your chance to experience the capital of China: to explore the famous Great Wall, walk through the streets of the Forbidden City, visit the amazing Bird’s Nest National Stadium, Water-cube and experience the colourful local life in the largest city centre square in the world- the Tian’anmen Square and check the shopping possibilities at the Wangfujing Street, Xoiushui street etc.

Guilin Weekend:
Here you will get to visit the Jingjiang Mausoleum and Solitary Beauty Peak and Ming Emperor’s Palace; walk in the center of the city and along Li-river to enjoy the night market, Sun-Moon Towers, Central Square etc.

Part 2 - Chinese Culture
You will get to understand more about the Chinese culture, such as the family concept, different forms of greetings, school systems, student characteristics etc. You will also have lessons of Chinese Calligraphy, Paper crafting, and Taichi etc. You'll get to go on various excursions, such as boating on Li River, cycling to the Big Banyan Tree, climbing Moon Hill etc.

Part 3 - Learning How to Teach
You will learn more about how to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), specifically for Chinese students. In TEFL courses, you will learn the courses both theoretically and practically, including: thorough analysis on what makes a good teacher, classroom management, language awareness, intonation awareness, textbooks analysis, classroom activities and 'how to teach 4 skills': speaking, listening, reading and writing etc.

You will observe the lessons both from Chinese English teachers and experienced foreign teachers, both from public schools and private training centers; both teenager students and adult learners.

Part 4 - The Teaching Practice
You will firstly practice teaching your peers and students in the local schools. You will also have the chance to join in 'English Corner' (a formal way to practice English). This is to make sure you are confident in the classroom before beginning your teaching placement. At the end of this training you will have a party to celebrate!

Working

The School Placement:
You will be advised of your placement during the training period. It is the schools that determine the placements based on your application form. Placement is guaranteed upon the completion of the Introductory & Training. Please note that placements cannot be changed once approved.

Professional Responsibilities
Within the school you will be expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner. These details are covered in the training program. In particular, your stahndard of dress and professionalism in regard to attendance and duties will be very important. You will be assigned a contact person who will guide and provide support to you. Please ensure that you follow the advice of the contact person at all times.

The key elements for success in the schools are communication, flexibility and patience.

The Schools:
In addition to Yangshuo, we work with schools and language training centers all over China, including Jilin Province, TianJin city, Hunan Province, Guangdong Province etc. The schools in China will vary greatly. 

Schools are usually large, accommodating between 1,000 and 5,000 students. The schools are a mixture of private schools and government schools.
* Schools offer many after school activities for students
* Class sizes will vary and may be up to 50 students
* Schools generally have good equipment and resources, even though English resources are limited.
* Buildings are generally modern
* Recreation facilities are generally of a high standard
* Foreign teachers are not always common in schools

There are two semesters in each academic year. Each term is approximately 5 months in duration. The first term starts in early September.
The second term starts in March and is dependent on the time of Chinese New Year, which is usually late January to late February.
The summer breaks are 6-8 weeks in length from July to August. The winter breaks are 4 weeks in length from January to February. Some schools offer Summer Schools during the summer break.

Salary:
The average salary for a regular foreign teacher with the training is between 400 and 700 Euros per month with a minimum teaching time of 20 hours per week. 

Accommodation

Accommodation during your training will be at a hostel near the training center in Yangshuo. These are of a good Chinese standard and are twin sharing with running hot water and have been checked by our staff.

All your food is included; and all meals are provided at the University canteen. The food is typical Chinese with lots of variety.

During your work placement, you are expected to cover your own living expenses after the introduction month. Some schools and training centers will offer Free Food and Accommodation and some schools will provide assistance in finding suitable accommodation nearby. You should not have a problem finding an apartment to rent nearby your school.

Requirements

* Minimum age 19, maximum 50 years old(special cases can be discussed)
* Minimum 5 months commitment
* Must hold a University degree
* Native speaker or equivalent English ability (All applicants will have a written test and are interviewed either by phone or Internet to assess their level of English)

* CRB Police Check to work with children
* Full travel & medical insurance
* The participant should be willing to teach minimum 15 hours of English
* Willing to dress and behave properly
* People who have Asian roots may have less choice in placements. This is due to the attitude of schools in China, who may not believe you are a native speaker of English.
* Necessary vaccinations
* Necessary flights & visas 

Visa Info

* You will get an Invitation letter to help you get F-visa (visiting visa) with 6 months. You can make it double-entry if you have a plan to travel to some other countries, or Hong Kong.
* If you can only get 3-month F-visa is also fine. Double-entry is recommended too.
* You will get help to extend and renew it after you arrive in China or when you go to your teaching placements.
* F-visa is good enough for cultural exchange, short time study and language learning. Before you start your real teaching, you will be doing cultural & language & TEFL courses, so there is no need to declare that you are coming to China for work when you apply for your visa before coming to China.

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