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Published on:
September 4, 2019

by: Stephanie

Top Questions Asked by Applicants During Interviews

One of my favourite aspects of my job is speaking with hundreds of teachers each year during their initial skype/ telephone interview with Opportunity China. At the end of each interview there’s time to ask questions, so here are the top questions I hear (on an almost daily basis!) from applicants who are considering teaching [...]

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Published on:
December 14, 2017

by: Stephanie

Top 5 Tips for Writing a Teach Abroad Resume

Compiling a resume for a teaching job abroad needs to be carefully considered as it’s the first step in the application journey, and could make a big difference in securing an interview for your dream teaching role – particularly when there are many other good candidates. Here are our top 5 tips!   1. Remember […]

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Published on:
October 26, 2017

by: Stephanie

How does Opportunity China choose its Partner Schools?

Here at Opportunity China we’ve recently returned from not one, but two extended due diligence ‘tours’ to meet with long-standing partner schools and prospective new partner schools. These visits are always a real highlight for the OC Management Team. This week’s blog post considers how Opportunity China choose new partner schools and monitors existing ones. What [...]

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Published on:
March 9, 2017

by: Stephanie

4 Things you could be doing in China this summer!

The summer time brings out an adventurer in all of us, with Opportunity China Teachers and Immersion and Study Participants no exception! We’ve compiled a list of 4 exciting things you could be doing in China this summer in each of our Teach China and Immersion and Study locations!   Applications for Opportunity China’s Teach [...]

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Published on:
February 22, 2017

by: Stephanie

8 benefits of teaching in China from our teachers

What better way to learn more about the benefits of teaching in China than straight from the people that have lived it! Here, we’ve collated some of the most useful quotes directly from our teachers to help potential candidates looking to make that same leap: 1. It’s easier than you’d think to get started! “At first I […]

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Published on:
February 6, 2016

by: Stephanie

2016: year of the Monkey

Those born during such years are characterised as quick-witted, curious, innovative and mischievous – however it is also believed to be one of the unluckiest years in the Chinese calendar! The general image of people in this zodiac sign is of always being smart, clever and intelligent, especially in their career and wealth – but [...]

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February 5, 2016

by: Stephanie

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October 13, 2015

by: Stephanie

6 reasons graduates choose to teach in China

Have you recently graduated? Congratulations on your last 3 or 4 years of hard work! After a summer of interning, volunteering or working, you may now be considering what next. Here we consider why teaching in China could be a great career move for you: 1. Travel while earning and boosting your career prospects You’ve [...]

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October 6, 2015

by: Stephanie

Travel and Teach with your friends and colleagues!

Sometimes a great experience shared can double the power of the experience! Opportunity China has just launched a new referral scheme where you can earn, for the people that you refer to us, and then come out to teach in China with you! Refer a teacher So do you know any of your friends in [...]

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September 22, 2015

by: Stephanie

Teaching in China – the financial benefits

Spending some time teaching abroad has a multitude of benefits –enhancing future career prospects, immersing yourself in another culture, and travelling the world to name just a few. But did you know that many teachers in China are able to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, while saving money? Here’s how… Newbie Teachers Inexperienced younger [...]

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