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…...

Our Top 5 Reasons for Living in Beijing
Beijing has always been a city that I’ve been fond of. Why? I guess I love to root for the underdogs! In my 4 years as a recruiter specialising in China, the destination of choice for most always seems to be Shanghai. Yes I get it, Shanghai is an amazing…...

INTA China 2018/19 Round Up & Updates
Dear all What a year it's been in the world of international education and recruitment! Please have a read below for details of our plans for the next academic year as well as a brief round up of our very busy year! 2020/21 Academic Year Recruitment With the summer holidays…...

APPS in China, Your Essential Guide
Once touching down in China you will very quickly realise that EVERYONE has a smart phone. A smart phone in China is not just a phone it is your wallet, your office and so much more. Read on for a guide to the essential apps you will simply not be…...

I GOT THE JOB! WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? (Part 2)
Once the summer has passed by, and you have said goodbyes to friends and family, with your paper work in order you’re now all set to head off on your new adventure! Below we have created a brief outline based on our past experiences of what you should expect upon…...

I got the job! What happens next? (Part 1)
Congratulations you got the job! You have received the phone call informing you that your application has been successful and that job in China is now waiting for you. What was just a pipe dream and a conversation with friends and family all those months ago has now become a…...

International schools and bilingual schools. What’s the difference?
In the eight years that I lived in China I have had the fortune of not only living in two great cities (Guangzhou and Shanghai) but also working in two amazing but very different schools. The first school I worked in was an English curriculum school catering to the expat…...

Why China?
So congratulations you are thinking of moving to China! You have told your friends and family at home and they have probably looked at you like you are completely mad and planning to move to another planet! Perhaps that is exactly what you want or perhaps it is just an…...