Earn up to 6,200RMB (*) a month with rent-free accommodation! Enjoy free Chinese lessons, flexible teaching schedules, plenty of holidays and the chance of a nice end of contract bonus too! You'll gain loads of teaching experience and spend a year living and working in one of the world's most exciting countries! Ready to get started? Apply today!
Don't know much about China?
Everyone knows about how huge China is and just how many people live there, but few people realize how warm and welcoming a place it is and how many opportunities there are for TEFL teachers. With the rise of China as a global economic player, the demand for TEFL teachers has increased massively in recent years as locals are eager to learn English in order to improve their employment and education opportunities.
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What will you get in China?
- Earn up to 6,200RMB (*) a month
- 700RMB to 7,900RMB contract completion bonus
- FREE accommodation in a shared house
- FREE Chinese lessons from a qualified teacher
- A cast iron contract with a reputable school
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What do you need to get the job?
- Native English speaker
- Must be a holder of a passport for a native English speaking country: UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada. South African with English being the first language is also accepted
- The recommended level of TEFL training (see below)
- University degree holder
- You must have graduated from University at least 2 years prior to your start date in China and you must have at least 2 years of work experience. This can be any type of work experience and it can be experience from more than one job
Recommended TEFL Training
Our in-country partners recommend these top-level courses in order to find work with them.
A top level course will increase your prospects, as you'll qualify for more specialised and challenging TEFL jobs with higher salaries. And once you have your TEFL certificate you'll be able to apply for jobs like this all over the world.
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Ready to apply?
If you're ready to apply or just want to find out more, call our TEFL advisors on 800-352-1793, request a free call-back or send us an e-mail.
Important Information
The TEFL job placement service does not guarantee that an applicant will be offered a position to teach English overseas. A TEFL job offer will be made providing you meet the initial requirements, successfully pass any interview process and that a suitable position is matched to your profile. i-to-i UK Limited is acting as an employment agency for the purposes of the job placement service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What age and level of students will I be teaching?
You will need to be prepared to teach all levels and all age groups. Most students are aged 4-15.
- How many students will there be in each class?
There will be a maximum of 18 students per class
- How long are the classes?
Most classes are 2 hours long with a break in the middle
- Are there teaching resources available?
Yes, institutes are well-resourced. You may also like to take photos and pictures of your home country, family and friends.
- Will I be teaching alone or team teaching?
For most of the children's classes there is a Chinese teacher in the class working with you. For higher level children and most adult classes you'll be working alone. However, you will have the guidance and support of other teachers and your manager.
- What kind of school will I be teaching in?
You will teach in a private language institute.
- How much will I be paid?
Your monthly salary will depend on the number of hours you choose to work a week as follows:
- 15 hrs: 3500RMB
- 20 hrs: 5000RMB
- 25 hrs: 6200RMB
You will be paid in RMB into your local bank account (you will be assisted in setting this up on arrival.) The tax rate is 0-10%.
The cost of living is approximately 3000RMB (*) per month (please note that this is a guide only).
- Do I receive a bonus or flight re-imbursement?
You will receive a bonus of 100 - 1150 USD on successful completion of your contract. (This bonus increases with project length and contracted hours.)
- How many days holiday will I receive per year?
You will receive two weeks unpaid vacation for 13.5 / 12 month contracts and one week unpaid vacation for 6 / 7.5 month contracts. There are short end of term breaks for those on 13.5 / 12 month contracts. There are also 6 unpaid days for Spring Festival and 10 Chinese National holidays per year.
- What are my working hours?
You can choose whether you work a 25 hour week, a 20 hour week or a 15 hour week. Each contract requires you to work up to 8 hours on both Saturdays and Sundays. Some classes are held in the evening. The number of days off you'll have depends heavily on the contract you sign. A 15 hour teacher will only work 2-3 days a week. A 20 hour teacher will only work 3-4 days a week. A 25-hour teacher will have 2, non-consecutive days off a week.
- Can I renew my contract?
Your contract may be extendable; you would need to discuss this with your school.
- What happens if I need to break my contract?
As the work visa has been applied for by the school, to break the contract would directly cause your stay to be illegal. You would lose your bonus and any other related payments.
- What will my accommodation be like?
You will have a private room in rent-free fully furnished accommodation, usually shared with other English teachers.
- When should I book my flights?
It is your responsibility to book and pay for your flights, and to arrive in good time for your flight. We advise you refrain from booking your flights until you have signed your teaching contract.
- Who is my contract with?
The contract you sign will be with the language school or institute that you will be teaching at, not with i-to-i or with our overseas partner. This means that if you have any complaints regarding your teaching placement you will need to take the matter up with the language school or institute and not with i-to-i.
- What visa do I need?
Our in-country partner will advise on the visa process and requirements for this. It is important that you meet all the requirements outlined for the placement as some or all of these may be essential requirements to get the correct working visa.
- Where can I teach?
We work with schools all over the country, including Changchun, Dalian, Shenyang, Dandong, Pulandian, Tangshan, Yantai, Linyi, Weifang, Zibo, Dongying, Qingdao, Jinan, Lianyungang, Xuzhou, Hefei, Wenzhou, Luoyang, Zhengzhou, Xiangfan, Wuhan, Taiyuan, Chongqing, Guiyang, Mianyang, Chengdu, Xining, Lanzhou, Yinchuan, Erdos, Hohhot, Yulin, Ankang, Yan'an, Hanzhong, Xingping, Xianyang, Xi'an, Weinan, Yanliang, Tongchuan and Baoji.
Not every location will be available to every teacher as placement in the schools will depend on your qualifications, and although you can express a preference we cannot guarantee that your job offer will be in the city of your choice.
*Currency conversion accurate at time of publication.
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