Opportunity China

Published on:
July 12, 2017

by: Will Perrins

Am I Qualified to Teach in China?

A question many potential applicants will ask themselves (and Google!) when considering a role teaching in China. Also a question that isn’t made easier when browsing through conflicting search engine results and TEFL forum postings! Here are some of the most common asked questions and the cold hard facts about eligibility for teaching in China... [...]

Published on:
July 7, 2017

by: Will Perrins

Health and Safety when Teaching in China- Part 2

Medical Check Information

This week’s blog considers what teachers can do, and precautions to take, to stay safe and healthy once you have arrived in China. For information on Medical Checks before and after going to China, check out our guide here. First up, familiarise yourself with local services On arrival, take the time to check out [...]

Published on:
June 29, 2017

by: Will Perrins

Staying Safe and Healthy- Part 1 Pre-Departure

Your well-being and safety while living and working in China is paramount, and there are a number of steps you can take both before you leave for China, as well as throughout your time in the country, to help you keep healthy and safe! This week’s blog focuses on just a few of the steps [...]

Published on:
June 23, 2017

by: Will Perrins

Preparing for China – are you ready?

Chinese public school

It's that time of year again where thousands of teachers are preparing to embark on a life-changing experience in China! It’s also that time of year where we at Opportunity China find ourselves inundated with a huge amount of China related questions! There's the document legalization process to go through, the work 'z' visa application [...]

Published on:
June 13, 2017

by: Will Perrins

7 tips to nail your TEFL interview

You’ve searched far and wide and finally found what could be the TEFL role of your dreams. The school has invited you to a skype interview, but there’s one problem; you’ve never interviewed for a teaching role in China and need to consider how to best present yourself and your experience. Here are 7 tips [...]

Published on:
May 23, 2017

by: Guest

New Video Resource Launch – the Work ‘Z’ Visa Process

Work 'Z' Visa Process

Further to briefings held in provincial visa offices across China this Spring, all schools now require that teachers notarize and authenticate documents such as their degree, TEFL/ TESOL certification and ‘No Criminal Record’ check. This useful video resource provides a step-by-step guide to the work ‘z’ visa application process, outlining the documents that teachers need […]

Published on:
May 17, 2017

by: Guest

Medical Checks to Teach in China; the Lowdown

Benefits of Working in a Public School

Nothing is more important than your health. This is universally recognised and China (or more specifically China’s Visa authorities and schools) are no exception to this. Those looking to live, work and teach in China will have to undergo at least one form of medical screening, be it pre-departure, on arrival, and in some cases […]

Published on:
May 11, 2017

by: Guest

7 cool things about Shenzhen – An introduction

Shenzhen is a fascinating, culturally diverse metropolis of over 12 million people. It’s a city where 2 worlds collide, and one of the fastest growing in all of China. Here we explore just a few of the great things about living and working in Shenzhen with 7 cool things about Shenzhen… Location You’ve probably […]

Published on:
April 30, 2017

by: Guest

I’ve heard that class sizes in Chinese schools are huge – so why would I want to teach in a Chinese public school?

Benefits of Working in a Public School

Yes, it’s correct that a Chinese public school can have very large class sizes, often between 30- 50 students, but don’t let this factor deter you from a public school role – there are so many benefits, which we explore in this week’s post. Workload and Hours The greatest advantage for many teachers is […]

Published on:
April 27, 2017

by: Guest

Requirements for the Z Visa/ Foreign Expert Permit to Teach in China

Foreign Expert Permit to Teach in China

This April a number of provincial visa office briefings have been held throughout China and there have been some changes in the requirements for the Z Visa/ Foreign Expert Permit to Teach in China. The new requirements (in most provinces) for teachers to secure a work ‘z’ visa from their employer school are as follows: A […]