A day in the life of a teacher: Private Language School

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  I worked for a year as an English teacher for primary school aged students in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. My company was an independent language school, which meant that teachers were obliged to conduct group lessons outside of school time alongside offering one-to-one classes. A typical day for me would begin leisurely, with our first [...]

Salaries

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How much you can earn teaching in China is based on 4 key factors: the city/ location of work, your teaching experience level, your qualifications, and the type of school you opt to work for. Regardless of these factors, Opportunity China do not partner with any schools that pay less that RMB7000 per month - the [...]

Application Process

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Here we outline a brief overview of the application process – more in-depth guidance will be provided by your dedicated Coordinator at each stage. If you would like any advice or have any questions prior to making an application, please email info@opportunity-china.com Stage 1: Submit an online application When you’re ready to submit an application, [...]

Alex Crook

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What were your expectations for the year prior to leaving the UK? Did the experience match your expectations? Having very little idea what I wanted to do with my life I decided to come to China to fulfil two of my desires after leaving University. The first was to learn a 3rd language (I am […]

William Perrins

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What were your expectations prior to leaving the UK? How has the experience matched your expectations? I expected several cultural difficulties with being a minority in a country in which I speak little of the language. However the expat community and work were very accommodating and welcoming What do you like most about China? I […]

Harriet Boggis

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What were your expectations prior to leaving the UK? How has the experience matched your expectations? I was both excited and nervous when I made the decision to move to China. I love to travel but to immerse myself in a different culture for a year was hard. I went in without too many preconceptions, […]

Tom York

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What were your expectations prior to leaving the UK? How has the experience matched your expectations? I guess I would say I had mixed expectations prior to leaving the U.K. I wasn’t really too sure what to expect. However, after having been in China for almost 12 months I have definitely had a good and […]

Daniel Hatfield

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What do you like most about China? I like being able to practice the language all the time, and the generally positive attitude of locals. Ningbo is a fantastic city to live in with a good mix of scenic spots, conveniences, and night life. How have you got to know people socially (both Chinese and […]

Kev Bowes

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What were your expectations prior to leaving the UK? How has the experience matched your expectations? Aside from the obvious upheaval in regards to the food and language, upon leaving the UK I was really unsure what to expect. I’d heard vastly differing opinions from friends and family who’d visited China, ranging from those extolling […]