Published on:
January 18, 2018

by: Guest

Published on:
December 14, 2017

by: Stephanie

Top 5 Tips for Writing a Teach Abroad Resume

Compiling a resume for a teaching job abroad needs to be carefully considered as it’s the first step in the application journey, and could make a big difference in securing an interview for your dream teaching role – particularly when there are many other good candidates. Here are our top 5 tips!   1. Remember […]

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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 [...]

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Published on:
November 23, 2017

by: Will Perrins

Published on:
November 15, 2017

by: Tom

What to Pack when Teaching in China

It’s a big and frequently asked question – what do I need to pack to teach in China? For those teachers heading out to China for the first time, it can seem a bit daunting to pack your life in to 20kg! Here I consider some of the essential items to pack, things to avoid [...]

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Published on:
October 12, 2017

by: Guest

Save Money Teaching in China

  When heading to China for the adventure of a lifetime, saving money might not be your first thought. Most teachers are excited about using their wages to explore this huge and diverse country, as well as jetting off to neighbouring South-East Asia, Japan and South Korea. However, we appreciate that many teachers need to [...]

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Published on:
September 13, 2017

by: Guest

Published on:
August 25, 2017

by: Guest

Setting Expectations for Teaching in China

It’s easy for a first time teacher in China to be blinded by the bright lights of optimism and excitement when embarking on a teach abroad adventure. With all the fascinating and modern metropolises to work in, a more relaxed work schedule, and the favorable cost of living, some teachers raise their expectations to tremendous levels. […]

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Published on:
August 2, 2017

by: Tom

Published on:
July 12, 2017

by: Will Perrins

Am I Qualified to Teach in China?

A question many potential applicants will ask themselves (and Google!) when considering a role teaching in China. Also a question that isn’t made easier when browsing through conflicting search engine results and TEFL forum postings! Here are some of the most common asked questions and the cold hard facts about eligibility for teaching in China... [...]

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