Paid Teaching Internships in China

  China

Beijing,  Hangzhou,  Rural Areas,  Shanghai,  Xi'an

Term: Throughout the year 
Length of Position: a 120 hour TEFL course + a 5 month China

Description: We all agree that certification and teaching experience matters in order for you to get the best TEFL/TESOL jobs. Well here's the best of both worlds; a combined TEFL qualification and a China-based 5 month teaching internship- and what's more you get paid for it!

Immerse yourself in one of the world's most fascinating cultures by choosing a teaching opportunity in China. With such a rich cultural history, China offers one of the most incredible travel experiences available and teaching English there will give you a unique perspective as you explore the land and work with its people.

China is the most populous country in the world, with a fifth of the world's inhabitants spread over its 10 million square kilometers. From the Yellow Mountains to the Yangzi River, beautiful Sanchahe to busy Shanghai, this is a country like no other.

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Highlights: What you can expect in China

* Salary: You get paid up to USD 4,400 to learn - nobody else offers this!

* You get 300 contact hours over 5 months teaching English for REAL in China

* You complete 120 hours of study before you go, we'll get you fully prepared for day 1!

* Living expenses and transfers are included in the fee

* RISK FREE guarantee within 7 days - if you're not happy, we'll refund you. Plain and simple.

* Contract length: You will need to be able to leave for China on 23rd February 2010 for 5 months . There will be the option to extend your teaching experience for another 5 months on completion of the initial internship.

* Locations: You can choose from the following areas:

- North East China: Including provinces of Liaoning, Jilin and Inner Mongolia.
- North China: Centred on Beijing but including surrounding provinces and cities such as Tianjin and Shanxi, Shaaxi and Xi'an.
- Central East: Shanghai and also including Huangzhou, Nanjing, Henan and Jiangsu.
- Southern China: Guanzhou, but also Sichuan, Hunan, Fujian, Yunan and Guangxi.

* Other benefits to help you settle in:
- Free 5 day orientation to help you make the most of your time in China
- Free Welcome pack
- Legal cultural exchange papers arranged for you

Qualifications:
- Native English Speaker (English must be 1st language and you must be aged between 18 and 60)
- No previous teaching experience or University degree is necessary!
- You do not need to be able to speak Chinese
- TEFL qualification (to be taken before departure; included in fee)

Cost in US$: from USD 1,595

Salary / Pay: You get paid up to USD 4,400 to learn

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 50,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 400 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994