Teach in China

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing
• Shanghai: 
Shanghai
• Kunming: 
Kunming
• All Other Areas in China: 
Suzhou,  Guangzhou,  Nanjing,  Qingdao,  Dunhuang,  Wuhan,  Tianjin,  Guilin,  Zhengzhou,  Shijiazhuang,  Shantou,  Hefei,  ChongQing,  Shenzhen,  Changzhou,  Handan,  Xiamen,  Zhenjiang,  Jinan
• Xi'an: 
Xi'an

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: The fall semester begins in September, and the spring semester begins in late February/early March (depending on when the Chinese New Year falls). Summer sessions take place in July and August.

Description:
Teach in China offers paid placements in a position teaching English in a Chinese school for either 1 or 2 semesters, or a short summer session. The majority of our positions are with Chinese universities or trade schools; some positions will allow participants to work with younger children. Placements are based on background, qualifications, and the availability of positions in China.

Highlights:
Location:
Our partner in China is one of the few organizations authorized by the Chinese State Bureau of Employment of Foreign Teachers. This means we are able to work with the best schools in a wide variety of locations throughout China, including (though not limited to) Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Yantai.

Length of program:
Summer placements are 3-6 weeks.
Other options include one semester (5 months) or two semesters (10 months).

Start dates:
The fall semester begins in September, and the spring semester begins in either late February or early March (depending on when the Chinese New Year falls). Summer sessions take place in July and August.
** Some schools are able to accept teachers throughout the year. Please check with us for other available start dates.

What you get:

Accommodations:
Participants will live in free accommodations provided by the school. All apartments are furnished, with a private bathroom and telephone. In most cases, participants will share the kitchen.

** Participants are not required to pay a housing deposit.

Salary:
Semester/ year-long positions:
Participants will be paid between USD3000 - 5000 Renminbi (RMB), which is equivalent to approximately USD372 620 USD per month. Participants will also receive free accommodations and, sometimes, partial board. Many schools help reimburse part of participants airline tickets at the end of their contracts (although we can not guarantee this in advance, as it varies per contract). All salary and benefits will be agreed upon in participants contracts prior to departure.

Summer-session positions:
Participants will receive free accommodations and, sometimes, a small salary.

** We can not guarantee salary for the summer positions, as it is much shorter in length and is not available in all contracts.

Also Included:
* Guaranteed paid teaching placement (summer programs may be unpaid)
* Travel Medical Insurance
* Pre-departure orientation
* Airport pickup
* Free accommodation
* Full-time local representative in China
* 24/7 personal support
* Certificate of completion (upon request)

Qualifications:
* Participants must be at least 18 years old
* Participants must be native English speakers
* Participants preferably have their teacher certification or previous teaching experience

** A Bachelors degree is helpful but not required for the summer program
** A Bachelor's degree is a requirement for the semester and year-long programs

AIDE is a non-profit organization. Donations contributed in excess of the fair market value of the services you receive from AIDE may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax adviser for more information.

Salary / Pay: For semester or year long positions, you will be paid between 3,000 - 5,000 RMB (approximately USD 372 - 620) per month in the local currency. For summer programs, you might be offered a small stipend.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

AIDE 's Mission Statement: Through education and the exchange of ideas and people across borders, AIDE will build a worldwide community of global citizens who will be part of an ongoing intercultural conversation. AIDE will be a catalyst for change in the world by building bridges between individuals from diverse cultures.

Year Founded: 1992