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June 23, 2017
by: Will Perrins
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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 [...]
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May 23, 2017
by: Guest
New Video Resource Launch – the 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 […]
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May 17, 2017
by: Guest
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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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?
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 […]
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April 27, 2017
by: Guest
Requirements for the Z Visa/ 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 […]
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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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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 [...]
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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 […]
Published on:
January 1, 2017
by: Tom
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 […]