Teach and Travel China Program - TEFL Certification, English Teaching Internship and Traveling China

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing

Description: The Teach & Travel China (TTC) program has been operational for several years now with hundreds of successful candidates who have completed internationally recognized English teacher training, to teach English to local schools around China.

This unique opportunity allows participants from around the world to come live, travel and work abroad in China. This six month program incorporates a four week intensive teachers training run by the renowned English Language Company. Upon successful completion of this course, participants are rewarded with an internationally recognized ELC Certificate which can be used outside the program! Participants are then sent around mainland China to teach English at local schools.

Highlights:
* Unique Programs - both Teach & Travel China and Camp China are unique in providing a winning combination of: TEFL Training + Cultural Exchange + Guaranteed Paid Job

* Variety - we offer programs for degree and non-degree holders, as well as native and non-native English speakers.

* A competitive edge - After a rigorous teacher training and experience the ELC TEFL certificate will set you on an exciting and new career path. Depending on your educational qualifications, you could take your teaching experience in China and work your way around the world.

* Building your skills and abilities - With Teach & Travel China programs you will gain work experience, conversational Mandarin abilities and personal and professional contacts in the fastest growing economic power in the world. All of these elements benefit anyone in a country doing business with China now or in the future.

* A global network - As a member of the TTC family you will meet and work with people from 18 different countries. Teach & Travel China is truly an international program, drawing like-minded participants from all parts of the world.

* Insight to China - Teach & Travel China programs allow you to live, work and travel in China providing you first-hand experience of Asian culture and customs.

Qualifications: What are the requirements to be an eligible applicant?

Essential

    * Age limit - 19 to 45 years are preferred by Chinese schools. Mature 18 year old considered.
    * Completed high school with sound grades (post secondary school preferred)
    * Good English grades at school*
    * Appropriate personal qualities (maturity, flexibility, ability to cope with challenges, good communication skills)
    * Travel experience
    * A range of hobbies and interests
    * Provide copies of academic qualifications
    * Good health
    * No police record
    * Demonstrated cultural sensitivity

Preferable

    * Some work experience- either paid or voluntary.
    * Experience of working with children, such as babysitting
    * Held a position of responsibility at school
    * Independent travel experience or travel to developing countries is a plus)

*A high level of written and spoken English is an expectation and all candidates will be interviewed and complete a written application to demonstrate the skills required. Applicants are required to take an English test on application.

There are minimum standards of dress and behavior expected. Body piercing and visible tattoos are not acceptable for the role of Teacher Intern in China.

Candidates should have the capacity to be independent; able to adjust to a new environment that is very different to their current experience; demonstrate responsibility and commitment and have the capacity to be flexible and meet challenges.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Please contact us for more information.

    * A four week Training & Orientation Package which consists of English language teaching methodology; orientation to China and Mandarin lessons. Accommodation and meals are included in the Training Package.
    * Access to support and emergency services on a 24 hour basis.
    * The ELC Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). This is a certificate that is provided by English Language Company, a registered English training school in Sydney Australia.
    * Orientation to China, detailing customs, laws and other essential 'survival' information.
    * Lessons in basic Mandarin - conversational level Mandarin for everyday usage.
    * Placement in schools for work as a Teacher Intern.
    * Ongoing academic support & access to teaching ideas and resources
    * Accommodation and meals whilst employed at schools. This is generally shared apartments and school canteen meals.
    * An allowance of 2000RMB per month when in a school. This is an allowance that will assist the candidate in their stay in China, but will not allow for saving.
    * A completion bonus of RMB2500 per semester once the Teacher Intern Placement is completed.
    * Internal travel, when moving between schools, will be paid.
    * Time to travel other areas of China during school breaks and after your time at school.
    * The program is endorsed by Chinese government authorities.
    * Option to request school placement for a second semester

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

IES Global (IESG)'s Mission Statement: IESG aims to offer its comprehensive educational/work services to its participants at their utmost level of professionalism with an open mind and understanding. IESG will offer the highest level of service to meet and exceed participant's wants and needs, whilst fostering mutually benefiting, valued relationships. Finally, IESG insists on developing quality programs which will leave cultural imprints on all our participants whilst offering feasible and competitive methods.

Year Founded: 1994