Teach English in China
China is an amazing place to teach English and offers a unique opportunity to explore a culture that is really just opening its doors to the world. Teaching English in China is a rewarding experience, if you are patient and open-minded.
- Positions are ONLY available to TEFL Scotland graduates with a 70-hour TEFL course
- NO charge for the placement service.
- Degree is needed
More information on this placement coming soon.
Teaching in China: private language schools
Overview
Salary: 5,500 to 12,000 Yuan Renminbi (currently £500 - £1100)
Contract Duration: 12 months
Bonus: Contract completion bonus (amount varies from school to school)
Housing: Provided and paid for by school - sometimes a stipend is offered instead of an apartment
Airfare: this varies from school to school - sometimes the roundtrip is reimbursed and sometimes a predetermined stipend for airfare is offered.
Health Insurance: China doesn't have a national healthcare policy -sometimes a predetermined amount for medical costs is offered, and sometimes ex-pat travel medical insurance is covered by employer
Holiday: generally 2 weeks of holiday time in addition to national holidays
Working/teaching hours: 18 - 30 teaching hours per week
There is quite a bit of variation in the Chinese private language schools benefits. Generally, the teaching positions are in the western coastal area, including Shanghai and some in Beijing.
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