Opportunity China

Published on:
November 30, 2017

by: Will Perrins

Pre-Departure Webinar Series – Preparing you to Teach in China

Here at Opportunity China we appreciate that whether you’re an experienced teaching professional or a recent graduate, it’s important to feel prepared, secure and confident when moving away to live and teach in a country as different as China. So, how will Opportunity China assist you? Well, in addition to the individual pre-departure support you'll receive from your [...]

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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September 13, 2017

by: Guest

Types of School in China – what are the differences, and what type would be a good fit for me?

If you’re just starting your TEFL journey in China, one of the major initial decisions when considering teaching in China is the type of school you’d to work in, as this can have a big impact on your overall experience. The difference between public schools/ international schools and private language centres is distinct, and often […]

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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:
March 29, 2017

by: Will Perrins

Opportunity China’s UK University Tour: Common concerns about living and working in China

Opportunity China’s Partnerships and Recruitment Manager and former English Teacher in China, Will Perrins, has been travelling up and down the country, to speak with students across the UK about living and teaching in China. Find out more about the Teach China Graduate Programme here. Packing my Opportunity China banner, flyers and fortune cookies, I set [...]

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 [...]

Published on:
March 1, 2017

by: Guest

Social Media Restrictions in China – Will I really have to live without Facebook for a year?

This weeks blog post is written by Gabriella, our Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator. It is an insightful look into social media restrictions in China with tips on how to overcome these issues. Yes, it’s true what you’ve heard. The Chinese Government has kept tight reins on social media over the years in order to avoid […]

Published on:
December 20, 2016

by: Guest

Guest Blog: Christmas in China – Sheng Dan Kuai Le 圣诞快乐

Our guest blog this week is written by Will Perrins. Will taught in Shenyang, China, in 2013/2014 and here he tells us what it was like to spend Christmas in China… Arriving in Shenyang, China in 2013 was an experience I will never forget! Having stepped off the plane on the 31st of October, I was […]