Teaching Jobs in China

We’re now hiring new English teachers to start working in China throughout 2024. With our incredible jobs in China you’ll earn a great wage, get to see the world and you don’t need any previous experience!

Teaching English in China

Over the past 5 years China has fast become a famed hot spot for those wanting to teach English overseas. With great wages, employment benefits and a splash of the unknown, China has a lot to offer. Thanks to its enormous size, there’s also a lot of jobs available, and a huge range of environments to live and teach in.

At Let’s TEFL we’re currently matching new teachers with exciting new jobs starting throughout 2024. Read on for more details and how to apply.

Employment package:

Our English teaching placements come with excellent benefits. You can earn a great wage, enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while you’re overseas, and could even save money to take home with you. Check out our example employment package below:

Great wages

$1,300 – $2,300 salary p/m

£1,000 – £1,700 salary p/m

€1,100 – €1,900 salary p/m

A$1,700 – A$3,000 salary p/m

NZ$2,000 – NZ$3,200 salary p/m

R15,000 – R25,000 salary p/m

¥9,000 – ¥16,000 salary p/m

$1,700 – $2,900 CAD salary p/m

Airfare refund

Get up to $750 towards your flights

Get up to £500 towards your flights

Get up to €640 towards your flights

Get up to A$950 towards your flights

Get up to NZ$1,000 towards your flights

Get up to R5.500 towards your flights

Get up to ¥5000 towards your flights

Get up to $950 CAD towards your flights

Work visa

Includes visa application support

Accommodation support

Full or partial housing bursary

12-month contract

With options to renew or relocate

What are the schools like?

At Let’s TEFL we go the extra mile with our placements.

We have an extensive network of placement schools throughout China. We only partner with public and private international schools which we would personally be happy teaching in. One such example is with Bei Hai International School in Guangxi, China. Check out the video to see what it’s like to teach there, how their campus and classrooms look, and what their teachers have to say.

When it comes to teaching in China, there’s a huge difference between schools, and we can’t emphasize enough how important it is to start on the right foot.

How’s the accommodation?

The vast majority of our placements in China come with accommodation ready for you to move into when you arrive.

Most of the time this would be a shared apartment with other teachers, including a private bedroom with a shared living room and cooking area. Sometimes schools will have private studios for teachers, with a bed, bathroom, basic cooking area and washing machine. Or, if you’re a bit of a free spirit, it can also be possible to rent your accommodation, with some of our placements offering a monthly stipend which you can put towards your rental fees.

While these apartments are quite basic, they’re often located conveniently close to your school, and offer everything you need to start your life overseas.

Meet one of our placement schools!

Meet Johnny from EF Wuxi, in China:

Johnny works for Education First (EF) – one of our trusted partner schools in China – and helps our graduates make a safe and smooth transition into teaching.

“Hey, I’m Johnny Xia, a Senior Foreign Affair Specialist at Education First in Wuxi, China. If you’re interested in Chinese culture and history, even looking for ESL teaching job, don’t hesitate to contact me!”

Read Johnny’s Interview

Who can teach English in China?

Teaching English is perfect for people who wish to experience life in another country. Whether you’re looking to take a break from working at home, go on a paid gap year, or set up a full career overseas. Teaching can be a brilliant springboard to take a leap in any direction you choose.

Here’s a list of the requirements needed to get a work permit and teaching job in China:

What you'll need:

• Be 20-54 years old* • Have a bachelors degree (any subject)
• A recognized 120 hour TEFL certificate
• Hold a passport of Britain, Ireland, United States, Australia, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand.

What you don’t need:

• Ability to speak Mandarin
• Previous teaching experience
• Travel experience
• Chopstick skills (you’ll learn fast!)

Do I need to have teaching experience?

You don’t need any previous experience to start teaching in China! If you’re new to teaching, you can learn everything you need to know through an online TEFL certification course and be ready to start working within a matter of weeks.

Do I need to be a native speaker to teach in China?

Most teaching positions in China require native speakers (UK/US/CAN/AUS/NZ/SA passport holders), however, it can also be possible for non-natives to secure well-paid teaching jobs in China. If you’re a non-native speaker and interested in China, you can talk with us to discuss the potential options you may have.

We also have additional information for non-native speakers: Non-native? We’ve got your back!

Do I need to have a degree?

The majority of schools in China require teachers to hold a bachelor’s degree (in any subject) as it’s required to qualify for a work visa. If you don’t have a degree but wish to teach in China, please get in touch (legitimate au-pair study programs can be a great way to teach in China legally).

We also have a guide here which can help you consider other options: No degree? No problem!

Do I need to speak Chinese?

When teaching English in China, or elsewhere, you won’t need to speak the local language. In fact, it’s usually discouraged to speak any language other than English in the classroom. However, if you do have an interest in learning Chinese, some of our teaching jobs include a free weekly Chinese language lesson to help you improve your communication skills.

If you don’t meet all these requirements, you can still apply through the form below and we’ll help to find what opportunities we can offer you.