ESL Teaching Jobs in China

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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.

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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:	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:	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

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