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Teaching English in China
Everything you need to know about teaching English in the land of the rising dragon.
Over the past 5 years China has fast become a famous hot spot for those wanting to teach English overseas. With great wages, employment benefits and splash of the unknown, China has a lot to offer. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
Wages
Wages
Between $1,200-$2,800 per month
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Major cities are easy to access and have lots of home comforts available.
Communication
Communication
Mandarin & Cantonese
Climate
Climate
Hot and humid in the summer, cold and snowy in winter!
Wages in China
Wages in China vary quite a lot between different locations. They can range from as little ass $1,200 per month for new teachers, right up to $2,800 per month for experienced teachers in the cities. One large factor on wages is the type of city/township which you teach in. This is largely split into the following tier system.
| City type | Cities | Wages |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Sichuan | $1,500-$2,300 p/m |
| Tier 2 | Nanjing, Xian, Tianjin, Chongqing | $1,300-$1,800 p/m |
| Tier 3 | Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Sichuan | $800-$1,200 p/m |
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Destinations in China
Being one of the largest countries in the world, covering 1000sq miles, China has a huge choice of cities to call home. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
China has a huge choice of cities to call home. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
Food in China
Chinese food is famous all over the world, but you may be shocked by its surprising range and variety of ingredients if you’ve only eaten in Chinese restaurants abroad. Chinese food has countless delicious and fantastic dishes. And people from different areas have different cuisine types, which can be bland, sweet, salty, spicy, or sour.
Vegetarian
For vegetarians china can sometimes be a bit difficult. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
Sichuanese
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Western
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Teaching Requirements
To teach English in China, you’ll have to meet several requirements set by the government. While there may be exceptions in certain circumstances, for the most part you’ll need to meet the following criteria:
If you don’t meet all these requirements, check out our blog post on tips, or get in touch to find out what other opportunities are available to you.