A Very Helpful Guide to Teaching In China!

     Teaching in China is such an amazing experience. This job is for people who are willing to get out of their comfort zone. Teaching in China offers a wide range benefits and an amazing salary. You also get the chance to explore the beautiful countries and the surrounding countries when you aren’t teaching. 

Eligibility 

1.  You must be a native English speaker from 1 of 7 countries 
   1. United Kingdom
   2. Ireland
   3. Australia 
   4. New Zealand
   5. South Africa
   6. Canada
   7. United States
2. Be between the ages of 18 and 55 (female) or 60 (male)
3. Hold a Bachelors Degree, in any subject. (Education degrees get you more money)
4. Have TEFL qualifications
5. Have at least 2 years teaching experience if you don’t have a TEFL qualification
     

Salary

Your can range from from 1,500-4,000+ per month depending on where you teach in China and your qualifications. You get holiday pay, rental allowance, and a flight ticket reimbursement. 

Here are 4 Main Aspects that determine a teachers salary in China. 

1. The Teaching Job Type
   1. International schools and international kindergartens are usually the best paid positions. 
   2. Universities and public schools tend to pay the least but you get accommodations.
2. The Specific School
   1. The very best schools in China Pay the highest salaries, but the catch is that they are the most demanding. 
3. Your Location 
   1. In Tier 1 cities like like Beijing and Shanghai your average salary will be about 3,000+ USD per month. In a Tier 2/3 city you can earn between 2,000-2,500USD per month. 
4. Your Qualifications &Overall Teaching Experience
   1. The salary offered is a monthly pay, in RMB
   2. Usually, the month pay is shown after tax
   3. The best paying cities are also the most expensive cities to live in. 
   4. Reimbursement of flight and general moving cost
   5. Health Insurance & Holiday Pay

How to Apply for a Visa

To work in China you need a working visa Z which you can only get once you secure your job. Your employer will provide you with all the documents you need and help you apply for your visa. In this process you also need to get a criminal background check.

Different Tier Cities 

Tier 1 Cities in China

1. Beijing
2. Shanghai
3. Shenzhen
4. Guangzhou
5. Chengdu

Tier 1.5 (or New Tier 1) Cities in China

1. Xi’an
2. Qingdao
3. Hangzhou
4. Chongqing
5. Suzhou
6. Ningbo

Tier 2 Cities in China

1. Xiamen
2. Kunming

Tier 3 Cities in China

1. Guilin
2. Quinghaodao
3. Mianyang 

Recruiter

 When looking for jobs you can either apply directly to the school or you can look for a recruiter. Recruiters can 

1. Help you navigate a job board
2. Help you polish your application
3. Help you find similar jobs elsewhere
4. Help you navigate the visa application process

Helpful Websites 

1. For Teaching Recruiting
2. Gold Star Teachers
3. Teaching Nomad
4. The Helpful Panda