There are a host of teach in China, lecturing and training posts to choose from in state and international schools, language schools, colleges, universities, commercial and state run companies. Depending on which providence you wish to teach different regulations and qualification requirements exists.
Many teaching jobs are available with just an honours degree, although to teach in China international schools you will require teacher’s certification from your own country and a police clearance certificate of course.
Native English speakers to teach in China English language schools are always in demand for primary, middle, high school, and universities. There are hundreds of English language teaching positions offering a range of packages with and without accommodation throughout China.
Teach in China Work Permit
Obtain a Z Visa and a foreign expert certificate which requires you too pass a medical and have all the relevant paperwork required. See: China Consulate visa section.
Teach in China Opportunities
University: University campuses employ foreign lecturers for lecturing or management post.
College: Teaching and lecturing academic or vocational subjects.
International Schools: Opened and opening to accommodate local and international students offering a range of curriculum’s from different countries from nursery to school leaving age.
State Schools: Local schools employee foreign teacher for teaching English and other subjects.
Language Schools: There are many English language schools for you to experience and teach in China.
Teach in China, and opportunities with government organisations or education companies contracted by the government.
Requirements for to Teach in China
Visa requirements and organisations have there own separate requirements, many of the same legal and desired requirements are the same including appropriate education qualifications.
Common for teaching jobs and lecturing positions for to teach in China: Key: R = Legal requirement
- (Enhanced Disclosure) dated with past 6 months. R
- Certified and attested qualifications. R
- Native English speaker. R
- Undergraduate degree.
- Experience teaching that age range.
- Certificate to teach English as a second language, or a degree in English if teaching English in a training centre, college or university.
- Pass a medical, obtain a work and residency permit to stay and work. R
- Contracts from 3 months to 2 years, also possible renewable. R
Teach in China schools and other organisations will employ you without a teaching certificate and not your age range, although to obtain a work permit and residence you have a right to work and stay in China.
Accommodation
State and international schools, colleges and universities and other state education providers supply single or shared accommodation, ranging in size and standards depending on your employer.
Medical Care
Although many employers eventually supply private medical care packages as part of your salary package, a good idea is to arrange private medical cover before you leave.
Country Facts
Population: 1.3 Billion approximately
Area size: 9, 596, 960
Capital: Beijing
Currency: Renminbi (RMB)
Electricity: 220 AC Volts, 50 Hz
Language: Putongua (Mandarin)
Time: GMT + 8
Dialling code: + 86
Beijing city code number 010
Tourist Hotline 010-65130828
Emergencies call: 120 Ambulance, 110 Police and 118 Fire
Climate: Warm and tropical in the south to very cold in the north in the winter