Are you an English teacher looking to immerse yourself in a different culture and improve your teaching skills? Perhaps you should consider China, because Chinese schools offer incredible opportunities. In this article, we explain everything you need to know about teaching in China, specifically the opportunities available for teaching English…...
Teaching in China with a family
If you’ve ever had to move when you were a child, when you went to college or wanted to start a family, you’ll know how stressful and disorientating it can be. Now imagine you’re thinking about teaching in China with a family, needing to relocate to a foreign country leaving…...
Is Teaching in China Worth It?
As the second largest economy in the world and a population with a growing appetite for speaking English, China is perfect for teachers looking to gain valuable experience while immersing themselves in a new culture. But after the recent coronavirus pandemic and ongoing global turmoil, is it still worth it?…...
What Languages Are Spoken in China?
With a population of 1.4 billion people and counting, China is a vast country with hundreds of spoken languages and dialects. While Mandarin is the official language, there are several distinct languages spoken all over the country. If you’re planning a new teaching career, the linguistic diversity can be daunting.…...
How Do I Get a Visa to Teach in China?
Are you looking for a career change? Then you might be considering a professional teaching placement in China. But before you book your flights, you’re going to need a teaching visa for China. Once you’ve decided which city you’d love to work in and have secured a position that best…...
How Safe is China?
If you’re considering a career move abroad, you might ask yourself; ‘Is it safe to teach in China?’ Making the decision to move to a new country is daunting. If you’ve never visited China previously, you may be worried about safety levels, crime, food hygiene, pollution, scams, and more. That’s…...
Best Chinese Cities to Teach in
From the traditional hutongs of Beijing to the futuristic skyscrapers of Shanghai, the best places to teach in China are packed with history, culture and diversity. But China, the most populous country on Earth, is home to hundreds of cities sprawled across the third-largest nation (by area) in the world.…...
Teaching Experience in China
Teaching in China is an experience you’ll never forget. From the moment you touch down in your new city until the first students graduate from your adopted home school, you’ll be left with lasting memories of your China teaching experience. Be immersed in a new culture, learn a new language,…...
Requirements for Teaching in China
From secondary schools in Shanghai to primary school teaching in Beijing, China presents huge opportunities for adventurous teachers looking for a new career abroad. There’s a great demand in Chinese cities for qualified teachers ready to commit to a minimum of two years’ work at one of the country’s 564…...
Quarantine: What would we do?
Quarantine! It seems highly likely that wherever you head to in the world for your new role this August you will be required to quarantine. The length and location of quarantine will of course vary from country to country, but one thing is certain you will have a lot of…...