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Chongqing- China’s Secret Mega-City

A fascinating history, vibrant lifestyle and dynamic cityscape, Chongqing is the Mega-City of China that you may not have heard of!   A mix of history, culture and affordability have made Chongqing a hotbed for Foreign Teachers looking to gain an authentic Chinese experience. Formerly known in the west as Chungking, Chongqing sits just East [...]

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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 [...]

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Languages for the Future Report – the Importance of Mandarin Language Learning

A report was recently published by the British Council, highlighting how critical it is for the UK to invest in upgrading citizens’ ability to understand and engage with people in an international context. Languages for the Future identifies the priority languages for the country’s future prosperity, security and influence in the world, in a post [...]

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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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5 Ways to Save Money while Teaching in China

Photo by Athena Lao It’s well known that teaching abroad can be financially advantageous. This week’s blog post comes from Emily, a travel writer, and considers how you can adjust to a lifestyle in China and save money, while teaching in one of the world’s most exciting and rapidly developing nations.   Limit Your Expenses […]

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Preparing for China – are you ready?

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 [...]

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Medical Checks to Teach in China; the Lowdown 

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 […]

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As an English Teacher, how much tax will I pay?

Income Tax for English Teachers in China   Paying taxes as a teacher in China is easy; it is a lot like back at home where your employer would calculate the tax and take it out of your salary without you having to see it. You’ll be pleased to learn that tax in China is [...]

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Kick start your 2017 #adventure

January’s renowned for being a dull and grey month, so why not inject some excitement by planning your 2017 study, travel or career adventure with the help of our new #adventure campaign! From Chengdu’s famed Panda Sanctuary to the stunning sights of The Forbidden City of Beijing, to heading for a beach retreat in Thailand […]

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Guest blog: My First Three Months

Our guest blog this week is written by Sorcha Smith, a teacher at Aihua English in Beijing! Find out what’s it’s really like to live and teach in China… When I arrived in Beijing, I was one of the last of the teachers to arrive. We quickly delved into everything that needed to be done; bank account […]

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