Opportunity China

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April 27, 2017

by: Guest

Requirements for the Z Visa/ Foreign Expert Permit to Teach in China

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 3, 2017

by: Tom

The Day in a life of a TEFL Teacher

This week our guest blog post is written by Adam, who has spent time teaching in Shanghai Adults School EF China. Possibly like you, I had the ambition to travel and see the world, but the main problem was how to achieve this dream without the necessary finance! Well the good news for me, and […]

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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 […]

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February 3, 2017

by: Tom

Why use an agency to find a teaching job abroad?

This week’s post comes in response to the frequently asked question, ‘What are the benefits of using an agency to find a teaching job abroad?' 1. Ease Applying for a job on your own means you must contact each school or learning centre individually, wait for a response, and go through an interview process with each [...]

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October 20, 2016

by: Tom

I’ve just been offered a skype interview with a school in China – what can I expect?

Firstly, congratulations on securing an interview! A skype interview is likely to be quite different to the interview style you’re used to, yet the most important part of the application process – so here we consider what to expect. The Interview Most skype interviews for an English teaching position in China are very different to […]

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September 21, 2016

by: Guest

Cultural Differences Edition 2

The second instalment of Dan’s Cultural Differences Guide considers the important topics of meal time etiquette, and queuing!! Dinners in China are immense fun and a key form of social interaction, with delicious cuisine and rice wine aplenty, so accept as many invites as you can! But there are a few cultural nuances to be […]

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September 14, 2016

by: Guest

Cultural differences edition 1

Our Teaching Manager, Dan, recently returned from a 5-year stint teaching in a variety of schools in Guangzhou/ Foshan. The following series of blog posts will explore just a few of the cultural differences he encountered – just being aware of these can lessen the impact of culture shock, and help teachers to quickly settle […]

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January 3, 2016

by: Tom

New Year, New Opportunity

A new year and what better time to consider new opportunities and change? Here at Opportunity China we work with schools, universities and education establishments across China and we are currently recruiting teachers, lectures and university graduates for start dates throughout 2016. · The economic growth in China is HUGE. · The need for native [...]

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September 1, 2015

by: Stephanie

TEFL courses – which one is right for me?

There are so many different teaching English certifications on the market, and it’s easy to get confused by the many acronyms- we often get asked by candidates which is most suitable for those wishing to teach English in China. Here’s the lowdown. TEFL - Teach English as a Foreign Language Many courses are offered online, [...]

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July 23, 2015

by: Guest

Differences between TEFL in China – and teaching English in UK schools

As a teacher with years of experience of teaching English in KS1 and KS2 in England, and moving on now to teach English in secondary schools, it was interesting to review some of the similarities and differences, sometimes surprising, between my experiences and those of an English teacher teaching a similar age group out in [...]