Join the August 2013 TTC China Internship Today!

Get to see the real China as a valued English teacher, teaching China's next generation and exploring the amazing sights in your spare time...

Video: A day in the life of a China Intern

There are so many amazing things about the TTC China Internship… no experience is necessary, there are plenty of other TEFLers to share the experience with and our amazing partners in China, TTC, provide all the support needed for a smooth landing into life as a TEFL teacher in China! Check out the fun video on the right to get a glimpse at what is waiting for you!

So find out all about the internship and download your free guide to the TTC Teach in China Internship today! It's full of everything you need!

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How the Internship Works!

i-to-i has teamed up with TTC, the 2011 winner of the ASEAN Outstanding Business Awards, to provide you with the best of both worlds on this internship: top notch TEFL training from i-to-i and a reputable TEFL internship program in China from TTC!

Before You Arrive in China:

If you're not already qualified, we'll provide you with extensive TEFL training, to make sure you’re prepared for your first day in the classroom. We'll provide you with:

140 hours of comprehensive TEFL training The 20 hour Classroom Course takes place in Beijing before your internship starts!
Expert tutor advice and tips from the i-to-i TEFL team
Instructions on the next steps to complete your application for the TTC Program

Once you’ve sent your application form and documentation through to TTC, they’ll work with you directly to organize your internship placement, sort your visa and make sure you have all the information you need to arrive in China full of confidence and ready to teach!

When You Arrive in China:

As an expert in organizing cultural programs in China, TTC’s TEFL internship will give you the opportunity to spend an extended length of time in China, while also racking up those hours of real teaching experience. Here’s what you get:

A reputable internship setup for you 5 months in China and over 200 hours of practical teaching experience
In-country support + local support This is where you’ll see the benefit of travelling on an internship program. TTC are there to support you during your placement, whatever should happen. You’ll also have a local contact at your school to help you with any issues
Monthly spending allowance You'll receive a monthly allowance of 2,000RMB + a 2,500 RMB bonus from your school at the end of your internship. This allowance will be prorated (if you were to work half a month, for example, you'll receive half a month's allowance). It's important to note that the cost of living in China is considerably lower than that in western parts of the world - a bottle of mineral water can cost less than 5RMB
Accommodation + food provided You’ll live in a private bedroom in shared accommodation and receive all meals Mon – Fri at your school, or a meal allowance
Comprehensive 7 day orientation in Beijing TTC will run you through the essentials of living and teaching in China, including in-depth presentations and workshops to ensure you’re ready to start teaching in China. TTC will also provide you with all of your meals during this period
2 days of practical TEFL training When you arrive in China, i-to-i will provide you with the 20-hour Classroom Course right in Beijing – this way you can be sure that these essential, practical skills stay fresh in your mind!
Fun Mandarin lessons You’ll have 6 hours of Mandarin lessons during your orientation to give you basic language skills to enjoy day-to-day life in China
One day tour of Beijing Including the chance to see the Great Wall, the Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium and the Ming Tombs, all wrapped up with a Peking Duck dinner and acrobatic show!
Airport pick up and transfers to your school
Visa assistance TTC will help arrange your visa. Please note, you'll need to pay 2,400RMB in visa costs when you arrive in China.
A network of new friends You’ll be joined by interns from the USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and you’ll also definitely be placed with at least one other intern so you’re not on your own - unless you want to be!

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What you need to do the internship:

140 hours of TEFL training (we can help you get TEFL trained if you haven’t started yet!). If you're already TEFL certified, call our TEFL experts to discuss your options
To be able to arrive in China on August 21st 2013 and stay until January 15th 2014
To be a native English speaker
To hold a valid police check from your home country
To have completed high school/secondary school
To be aged between 18 and 55
To complete the 120 hour online course before July 21st 2013 - the remaining 20 hours of training take place in Beijing
To hold a passport from one of the following countries: UK, USA, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand or Canada.
Don't have one of these? Take a look at our Train and Teach Internships
A sense of adventure and an open mind!

What you don’t need!

You don’t need to be able to speak Mandarin! As an English language teacher, the best thing you can do is create a totally English-speaking atmosphere for your students. TTC will still provide you with the basic Mandarin skills to get you through your day
No previous teaching experience necessary - this program is designed for total TEFL beginners!

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I’ve had many adventures since arriving in China, that first week in Beijing where I realized I really was a long way from home, or my trip to Mongolia with the real live yurts and desert as far as you could see, then back ‘home’ and nightclubbing through Changsha or trekking through some unknown but very picturesque mountains, but what’s impressed me most is living (and surviving) day to day life in China.

Aisling Brogan, 21, from Donegal, Ireland, who taught in Changsha

Travelling in China has proven to be an exciting and adventurous journey, and I was glad to have the i-to-i program there at the beginning to give me an introduction to Chinese culture. Not only is China a great place to travel, but it is also a great starting point for anybody who wishes to experience teaching English abroad.

Niles Erikson, 25, from New Hampshire, USA, who taught in Hangzhou

I wanted a change of scenery, a chance to teach in a different way, and explore a country I'd never been to - and really didn't know much about. All of these things I've achieved. And I think teaching in China has given me valuable tools which I can use when I come back to teach in the UK, as well as valuable life-skills adjusting to life in a non-western country!

Jozanda Parkinson, 26, from Lancashire, UK, who taught in Shanghai

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