Published on:
April 12, 2017

by: Guest

How should I dress as a Teacher in China?

How should I dress as a teacher in China? Believe it or not, we get asked this question all the time! How  You may be surprised to learn that purchasing clothes and shoes in certain Chinese cities can be more expensive than in your home country, so packing suitable work clothing for your first few months […]

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April 3, 2017

by: Tom

The Day in a life of a TEFL Teacher

This week our guest blog post is written by Adam, who has spent time teaching in Shanghai Adults School EF China. Possibly like you, I had the ambition to travel and see the world, but the main problem was how to achieve this dream without the necessary finance! Well the good news for me, and […]

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Published on:
March 29, 2017

by: Will Perrins

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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:
March 1, 2017

by: Guest

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 15, 2017

by: Tom

8 Must Sees In Beijing

Beiijng China

The great thing about teaching in China is the chance to explore wondrous cities during your days off and vacations, and Beijing is no exception. All of our teaching opportunities come with an attractive benefits package, which includes public holidays as well as a generous holiday allowance which enables you to explore the must Sees […]

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Published on:
February 6, 2017

by: Guest

Guest Blog: 5 of China’s less well known Myths and Legends

China's myths

Our guest blog this week is by Robert Bailey. Robert is a travel writer with a gung-ho attitude to discovery and impressive knowledge on China’s Myths and Legends. You’ll usually find Robert sat in the background with a camera around his neck and a notebook in hand. Visit Robert’s website here to discover more of […]

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Published on:
February 3, 2017

by: Tom

Why use an agency to find a teaching job abroad?

This week’s post comes in response to the frequently asked question, ‘What are the benefits of using an agency to find a teaching job abroad?' 1. Ease Applying for a job on your own means you must contact each school or learning centre individually, wait for a response, and go through an interview process with each [...]

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Published on:
January 26, 2017

by: Guest

The Year of The Rooster – When is Chinese New Year?

Unlike the New Year festivities you may be accustomed to, Chinese New Year is movable and is celebrated on a different day each year. The date of Chinese New Year is dependent on the lunar calendar, which is shorter than the solar calendar. January 28th 2017 signifies the start of the Year of the Rooster. […]

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