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ESL Teaching Guide - China

Fast Facts
Modern China has a real need for teachers of English. Over the past few years, there has been a remarkable explosion in the number of private language institutes and companies. The rising emphasis on education at all levels also means that teaching positions at all levels are becoming available.

China is growing at a phenomenal rate, and with that growth comes the need to satisfy what is becoming a global requirement in the business world - speaking English. There has been an vast increase in the number of private language centers catering to learning English. In the education system, there is a greater emphasis on being prepared for the future on a global scale.

China at a glance
Population: 1.32 billion
Capital City: Beijing (pop 12.8 million)
People: Han Chinese (93%), plus 55 ethnic minorities
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin (among others)
Religion: Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism; Muslim, Christian
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +8 ( Beijing Time.)
Weights & measures: Metric
Dialing Code: 86
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz
Currency: The currency of China is the Yuan or Renminbi(RMB)

Breakdown of schools in China:
Private university training & language faculties - General English, Business English.
State university training & language faculties - General and Business English.
State primary and secondary Schools - Conversation English, English for Young learners.
In-company - Business and general English.
International Schools - General English.
Private Language Institutes - General and Business English.


ESL Schools in China
Aihua English Training Centre
Aipusen English Training Institute
Alcanta College of Foreign Languages
American ALIFA Sushan Language Center
American ESL Centre
American International School in Guangzhou
American TPR English School
Ameson Institute for Foreign Languages
Anhui University
Anshan Normal University
Aston English School
Aston Language Centre
AV English School
Bai Da Wei English School
Beihang University
Beijing Beanstalk International School
Beijing BISS International School
Beijing Film Academy (BFA)
Beijing Medical University
Beijing New Bridge Foreign Language School
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Beijing University of Technology
Beijing USA College of English
Beijing World Youth Academy
Bell International
Berlitz
Best Bilingual School
Binhai College
Bohai University
Boland School TEFL Training Center
British Council China
Buckland International Educational Group
Canadian-American School (CAS)
Cangzhou Pioneer School
CANPAC Language Institute
Carden School
Changchun American International School
Changchun Teachers College (CTC)
Changchun TS Education Language School
Cheiron Academia
Chengdu Foreign Language School (CFLS)
Chengdu University of Technology
Chiao Tung University
China Academy of Forestry
China Education Exchange
China International Language Center
China University of Mining Technology
Chongqing Institute of Technology
Chongqing University
CIBT School of Business
Circle English School
College of Art and Science
Concordia International School Shanghai
Country Garden School
Crown University
Cuiwei Training College
Da Qiao Foreign Language School
Dalian Oriental College of Foreign Languages
Dalian University
Dalian University of Technology
David Hawk English School
Dayu College
Delter International Business Institute
East China Normal University
East China University of Science and Technology
Edu Pro
EF English First
ELS Language Centers
Enlighten English International
Fast Forward
Foshan Lingdong English School
Foshan University
Friends Language Institute
Fudan University
Fujian Normal University
Fuzhou University
Fuzhou-Napier College
Golden Apple International Child Education Institution
Golden Tower Foreign Language School
Greatway Language School
Guan Ya
Guangdong Business College
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Guangdong University of Technology
Guangxi Normal University
Guangzhou Hualian Experiemental School
Guanhua School
Guidepost Educational Development
Guilin University of Electronic Technology (GUET)
Hangzhou Canilx English School
Hebei University
Hebei University of Technology
Helen Doron Early English Learning Center
Hohai University
Huaiyin Teachers College
Huazhong Normal University
Hunan University
IEN English
International House Qingdao, Shan Dong Province
International School
International School of Macao
International School YCIS-Shanghai
Jilin Star International Education Institution
Jilin University
Jinan University
JingYing Middle School
Jordan's Language School
Joy Children's Language School
Kai En English Language Training Center
Ladder English Training Center
Language Link China
Lanzhou University
Lianoning College of Foreign Trade and Econimic Relations
Liaoning University
Lilac Education Group
Linguaphone Language Institute
Longre Training Center
Luoyang Teachers University
Lynch Language Centre
Manhattan Kids Club
Maple Leaf Foreign Language Schools
Morris Allen English
Nanchang University
Nanhai College of South China Normal University
Nanjing Agriculture University
Nanjing Global Village International Language School
Nanjing Institute of Meteorology
Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing Normal University
Nanjing University
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Nankai University
Nantong Textile Vocational Technology College
National University of Defense Technology
New Horizons Learning Centers
North China University of Science and Technology
North East Normal University
Northern Jiao Tong University
Northwest International Secondary School
Oxford English
Peizheng Commercial College
Peking University
Petroleum University, Shengli College
Qitai No.1 Middle School
QSI International School of Chengdu
QSI International School of Shekou
QSI International School of Zhuhai
QualityPlus Language Institute
Rainbow English School, Guangzhou
REGO International School
Rockies English School
Santana English School
Shandong Institute of Business and Technology
Shandong University of Science and Technology
Shane English Schools
Shanghai American School
Shanghai Brisbane Education Training Center
Shanghai Jiaotong University
Shanghai Korean School
Shanghai Medical University
Shanghai University
Shantou University
Shaoxing Yuexiu Foreign Language College
Shekou International School
Sheng Da College
Shenyang Cultural English School
Shenyang Pattison English
Shenzhen University (SZU),
Shihezi University, Shihezi, Province of Xinjiang
SIAS City College
Sichuan Agricultural University
Sichuan University, Intensive Language Training Center
Soochow University
South China Agricultural University
South China Normal University
South China University of Technology
Southeast University
Southwest University of Finance and Economics
Sun Yat-Sen University
Suzhou Singapore International School
Talenty International Education
TDM Language College (Hubei Province)
TEDA International School
Thames School of Languages
The Ben Jenkin School Of English
The Boland School
The International School of Beijing
Tianjin Rego International School
Tianjing University
Tongki University
Tsinghua University
United States Languages
University of Petroleum (East China)
University of Science and Technology of China
Utahloy International School
WAB (BEIJING )
Wall Street Institute
Wan Cheng International Education Center
Web International English, Xiamen center
Webster Education
West Anhui University
Westbourne Academy
Western Academy of Beijing
WIL English
Wuhan Guanghua School
Wuhan Insititue Of Technology
Xiamen University
Xijie Foreign Language School
Yale Language Academy
Yang-En University (YEU)
Yantai University
Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS-Beijing)
York School of Foreign Languages
Yunnan University
Zhaoqing University
Zhejiang University
Zhengzhou Institute of Technology
Zhengzhou International Language College
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Teaching overview in China: Bachelors degree is a minimum. Youmust have a Z visa to teach in China (see below for requirements).
Contracts are generally 1 year and there is no tax. Generally, schools will work out the red tape in obtaining the proper permits.
Cost of Living Index:
4 apples
Inexpensive place to live outside big cities. In some areas, you can expect to save a small amount. Depending on if you are on a contract, it does offer the ability to put a little away. More than anything, teaching in China is a chance to experience something completely different.
Teaching Salary Range: 3 apples Wages are best in the big cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai. In the larger cites, expect between 4,000RMB-9,000RMB. In the countryside, 4,000RMB-6,000RMB is the norm. In many cases teachers receive free airfare, a local salary, and various other benefits such as free Chinese lessons, bonuses, etc.
Advantages:
China truly has something for almost everyone. If you desire a bustling city, Shanghai is a great start. Plenty of other cities for just about every taste.
Visa Information:
Step 1:
You can visit a Chinese embassy and get a Z-class application form and medical check form.

Step 2:
Go to a government-approved hospital to get a medical checkup. This involves an x-ray and blood work. Have the doctor fill in the Chinese medical check form, sign and stamp it.

Step 3:
Fax or mail these forms directly to the school. With these documents, a school can obtain a letter of invitation. This procedure usually takes 7-10 days.

Step 4:
After receiving the letter of invitation take it and the Z-class application forms to the Chinese embassy. They will give you a Z-class ENTRY visa.

For further information you can visit
Chinese Embassy - http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/zgqz/t84245.htm

Teacher Stories in China

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Douglass Calmes
China
My first teaching experience in Asia was in Yangzhou, China at Beijing New Oriental Summer Camp in the summer of 2005. I had just recently graduated from the University of... Active