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First time Salary as a South African ESL teacher in China 🇨🇳/ agents/ rip offs

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In simple terms South Africans please don’t sell yourselves low because yourls desperation results in the fall of others. If you get offered 11k ¥ slap that agent please. Settle for nothing under 14k in t2 and t3 cities atleast with no experience

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@keikantsengledwaba297 Год назад

Thank you! Very informative.

@SiphehZ Год назад

Thank you for this.

@thandekankosi462 Год назад

Thank you for sharing 🙏. I want to start my application process.

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

There are many places to get help. On Facebook there is a page called South Africans in China. Or you can inbox me on Facebook or LinkedIn “Mpumelelo Mshengu “ I will share all the contacts n staff

@Khethelo_ Год назад

@@MfanaKaMshenguI tried messaging you on Linkedin but it won’t allow as I’m awaiting you to approve our connection. I’m trying to apply and I would like some info on the schools you applied to. Thank you so much for this video and all the knowledge you’re sharing

@IngrethiaEmmahKumalo Год назад

Very informative thank you ❤

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

👌

@lumbanimvula8704 10 месяцев назад

Syabonga kakhulu my brother.

@MfanaKaMshengu 10 месяцев назад

🫡

@samukelisiwendlovu1672 Год назад

Thanks for the info

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

No probs ✌🏾

@tditlhale9522 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@phelelepmbandlwa4110 Год назад

Cha ngyakuzwa mina, wayishaya into yakho Mshengu👌

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

🤝 nazoke

@mcclouddlamini3681 Год назад

Hello my Brother thanks for your idea. I just found that awunalo ulwazi ngama boarding school for Grad 6 to 12 for international students ngifisa izingane zami zivunde echana but not that expensive even in the rural areas in Chana Thanks 🙏

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

Ngisebenza kwi international school there are boarding houses kodw fees amba eqolo. I will check fr primary but iyngane n early grade kubiza 46k¥

@lloyd_rza Год назад

I have an Advanced Diploma and I’m currently doing Postgraduate Diploma. I just completed my TEFL and hoping to get a job soon in China😭😭

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

Last I checked it was only a bachelors degree required and masters going up. I only know one person who has went to South Korea with a postgrad diploma, I will try search if there’s anyone in groups I’m in just to be safe

@zoe4eel Год назад

You need a bachelor’s degree unfortunately for visa application. They do not recognize advanced diplomas there.

@Maps05 Год назад

⁠@@zoe4eelwith a diploma and pgce will they accept my visa application?? Please reply

@zoe4eel Год назад

@Maps05 Hi Maps, so as mentioned before (if your qualification DOESN'T specifically say BACHELOR of whatever, it won't be eligible. You need a BACHELOR'S degree to apply. Even though the NQF you may hold an NQF 7 qualification that may be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, they still won't recognize it. Your PGCE needs to have been obtained with a bachelor’s degree. So you can try apply in other countries that are less particular about their educational certification.

@zoe4eel Год назад

@@Maps05 hope this helps

@teedee1170 Год назад

Please do a video of how much you can save while teaching there🙏

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

Will be on it 👌

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

Done

@SilverGang435 3 месяца назад

It's all a trick be very careful. May Yahweh bless your steps..

@zoe4eel Год назад

You are spitting nothing but FACTS! Guys, I'm also in the process of applying to work abroad, whether China or Korea. I understand the desperation of not having an income and so on, but like he said, when you sell yourself short, that reflects on all of us as a nation and thus leads to these people exploiting us even more. Same thing happens in our country. You look at how much government internships offer someone with a masters degree and it's straight up insulting!!! But we do it because obviously desperate times. How many factrory workers do you know who work for Asians who work 7 days a week, with below minimum wage in SA???! Please bafethu, lets not let these people disrespect us even further. Because, they will treat you how you sold yourself when you get there. And also, can we take this job of teaching English seriously guys...do your part, improve yourself. So that you can deliver excellent service. These are people's kids and people's futures we are talking about. Treat it as you would any profession. ❤

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

These people in groups have even agreed to 8000rmb per month 😣.

@zoe4eel Год назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu this will end us all😢

@abdulthiam Год назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu yooh

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

@@abdulthiam howsit bro all is good there 👌

@serriajohn Год назад

China is a continent, the south coastline cities are as rich as Europe, therefore living standard is higher, the north and west are developing area, living standard is lower . if working in 1st tier cities, 14 K is needed, if working in 2nd tier cities, 10 K to 12 K is acceptable, if working in 3rd tier city, 8 K to 10K could be ok for a starter. if you are first time to China, to sign 1 year contract to check the school facilities, welfare, and city rental etc...always keep contact with agent if you want to change for a new school. You might get a bit less salary at the begining stage, however, you can discuss with the school to require for salary rise, after gaining teaching experience, and you build the trust among kids, School and parents, salary rise is reasonable for both school and you. every good school always looks for long term employee , esp teacher, because no one want to change teacher during a semeter, normally kids are from G 1 to G 6, 6 years to study in a school, and parents do not want to change teacher as well.

@user-yw7yf5ny7r 11 месяцев назад

Hi, this video is very informative I'm going to china this month to start 1+4 university. i want to know if i should study 1year chinese and 4 years university or just start 4 years university without studying chinese? Which one do you think is better?

@MfanaKaMshengu 11 месяцев назад

Hello unfortunately I’m not sure as how China works when it comes to studying here at university level. I do know though that students do take Chinese classes upon getting their qualifications. So please search others that might have the better knowledge on this 🙏

@wasabi4356 9 месяцев назад

Hello, do you know if there was an update news in China about the South African kindergarten teacher assaulted by her employer in Shanghai? Very Sad to have read and viewed the news outside of China.

@MfanaKaMshengu 9 месяцев назад

She is also on RU-vid n tik tok she did an update recently so check her out on tiktok

@wasabi4356 9 месяцев назад

she is on youtube outside of China. what of inside of China? what are your thoughts about this case? @@MfanaKaMshengu

@wasabi4356 9 месяцев назад

please do not reply if it has a chance of hammpering your employment.

@mbalenhlenxumalo2760 10 месяцев назад

Just came here from TikTok

@MfanaKaMshengu 10 месяцев назад

Zwide 👌

@sirainilawal Год назад

Hi, thanks for this. It was really helpful. Can a family of 2 live well on 22k RMB in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province?

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

Jep they can. You can push to even saving 10k rmb a month n using 12k . Suzhou is not that expensive I live in suzhou, wuzhong district I pay 2900¥ on rent for a two bedroom. In sip rent ranged from 2500-4000 1 n 2 bed apartments . I live with my gf we probably spend 2000¥ on food n that because we chow a lot. 1500 ¥ for food should do. Just make sure you get a housing allowance or free apartments than you can travel China with that salary n live comfortably

@sirainilawal Год назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu This was really helpful. Thank you very much

@penhdog2207 3 месяца назад

I can hardly hear the Volume on this.

@teedee1170 Год назад

Do you have any feedback for Studio education - what it’s like to work for them?

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

Nope I haven’t heard of them honestly 🤔

@roundtwo3321 3 месяца назад

14,000 yuan = 36,900 rand = 1,966 US Dollars

@MuhammadUsman-oq5em 10 месяцев назад

Please brother told me how

@sthandiwemaphalala1082 11 месяцев назад

Sawubona. I wanted to ask if it will it be easy or hard for me to get a teaching job in China? I have B.Ed (SACE), TEFL certificate and 2.5 years teaching experience in South Africa

@MfanaKaMshengu 11 месяцев назад

Easy the hardest part at the moment is getting a good salary, they have dropped abit since boarders opened and the loss of training centers but overall you will get a job!!!

@inukadistributorfragrances8513 10 месяцев назад

@@MfanaKaMshengusawubona bhuti. When you say dropped , by how much? I was offered between 12-14 RMB and my head started buzzing and I heard your voice saying “don’t you dare accept that offer”😂

@nyanisihlangi3689 10 месяцев назад

Hi please advise on what shipping company can I use from South Africa to china or visa versa

@MfanaKaMshengu 10 месяцев назад

Dhl, but depends on what you want to ship , there are many other companies some with Risks as you may have heard a month back a container ful of peoples orders was confiscated in Durban from China

@prettyb5852 11 месяцев назад

Is it too much to ask if I ask for a minimum of 14k RMB after tax AND accommodation (fully furnished with basic appliances - I could compromise on the appliances though) plus a minimum of 1 meal for working days plus health insurance plus fully paid winter and summer holidays plus end of contract bonus plus flight reimbursement, plus paid medical check up when I get to China and of course paid Visa?? Thing is I'm on an EXTREMELY TIGHT budget and I don't want to incurre any expenses in China, I just want to dress up and show up for work with a little hassle as possible. On the other hand I don't want to drop the ball for us South Africans, we've got to maintain our worth, I totally understand that but if I have to compromise on anything, it would be salary for me. I'd be willing to go a little lower on salary, to say about.. 12k if it's necessary because I absolutely need these benefits for my my survival in China especially as a first timer. So please advise if I would be asking for too much if I asked for this package and if it's okay, for which tier City? Eg if it would be too much for tier 2 but okay for tier 1 for example. I'm sorry for the essay but I really need your advice 👏🏽

@MfanaKaMshengu 11 месяцев назад

If you work in kinder you will have your meal compulsory, health insurance is a must for the school to provide for you in terms of Chinese expat regulations. 14k is the minimum and ok for t2 and t3 cities. In t1 cities I doubt they will even offer you such unless they robbing you. Things to negotiate is full pay during holidays and your flight reimbursement. Most apartments com furnished anyways. Just look for a place where you walk to work. Otherwise 14k after tax is a good starter but always negotiate for 18k don’t just go to 14. If they ask how much you want just say 18-20

@prettyb5852 11 месяцев назад

Thanks a million, I really appreciate your patience and insightful feedback.

@zolekamfono6633 2 месяца назад

Yho! Good to know. Would you put me in touch with a recruiter? I have a PGCE, a teaching license and experience. I have my visa papers. More will be finalized in three weeks.

@MfanaKaMshengu 2 месяца назад

Holla me on Instagram will hook u up

@KayDeeDuiker Год назад

Hey man. From mzansi been working on contract uts about to end. Wana move and teach in china. Already have a tefl and a degree. How much would it cost to prepare documents. And flight to get there plus to survive first month month.

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

To prepare docs it costs between 2000-4000 with agents most of them. Cheaper if you in jhb and can pick up and collect yourself. Most offices allowed agents only but that had changed as even the Durban office just recently opened. Hola me Mpumelelo Mshengu on Facebook or LinkedIn I will send some agents for documents I trust. Check my other vids on flights and first month of living. It al depends on which city you go to. Also made a video recently on how to cut flight costs 👌

@noxolo_n_msibi2261 10 месяцев назад

Hi, would you recommend T2 city? So money is really better in China compared to South Korea?

@MfanaKaMshengu 10 месяцев назад

Yep,, sesikhulumile vele 👌

@gladyswhite3488 7 месяцев назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu I second that . Teaching in South Korea is OK . However, the base is 1.800 US . Not worth the 22 hours you have to work . I have been here for years. Leaving for CHINA. Plus it is expensive fruit , meat , ect . A couple of years ago ESL paid now they are looking for SLAVES.

@6penny372 Год назад

Thanks for the info. How did you find your agent when you were applying for the job?

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

I’ve never used an agent before honestly I always choose schools of people I already know who work there. That how I role but I do have trusted contacts on wechats of agents some of my friends have used. Holla on Facebook or linkin Mpumelelo Mshengu. I will send em

@thabangmolefe1219 10 месяцев назад

Mshengu, please help me by referring an agent...I have my passport and TEFL...okunye ngsazokulungisa

@MfanaKaMshengu 10 месяцев назад

Just inbox me on Facebook Mpumelelo Mshengu. Will sort you out

@aymentriki6723 11 месяцев назад

Is 8000rmb enough in Changchun? ( accommodation and health insurance is provided)

@MfanaKaMshengu 10 месяцев назад

Nope to low let them add atleast ke 6k on that. They must giv you bonus nyana, flight allowance too n staff

@gcsmacker8918 9 месяцев назад

Where do you work in Changchun? What do you get paid now?

@sirainilawal Год назад

Is it a good idea to apply for a job that would not apply for the work visa for you from China but would provide the necessary documents for you to apply for the visa on your own? Also, please do you have an idea of how to identify a recruiter who is a scammer?

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

Recruiters that ask you to come to China without an invitation letter , or those that ask for money. The best way is just to use recruiters with already good reviews from other teachers. Some schools now make you do everything yourself they just guide you on paper work once you are here.

@AneleTembe01 5 месяцев назад

Hey I've a bEd degree intermediate phase. In china do they take student's who obtained their qualification thru distance mode....please help

@MfanaKaMshengu 5 месяцев назад

Yes aslong as you can provide saqa and the required docs such as sending them to dirco n embassy

@AneleTembe01 5 месяцев назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu ngyabonga kakhulu

@godsfavourite6134 Год назад

Hi Mshengu, so thina boma PGCE abasifuni, even with Honours in Educational management?

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

With pgce you are cream here. Most schools now want teachers with a teaching qualification

@Maps05 Год назад

@@MfanaKaMshenguso with a diploma and pgce am I still legible……. I don’t have a degree

@elizabethbaloyi7179 6 месяцев назад

I have Btech in Chemical Engineering. I don't have any teaching experience. Do I qualify to teach English in China?

@MfanaKaMshengu 6 месяцев назад

Yes you do you just need tefl certificate than you good and sort out other docs

@tditlhale9522 11 месяцев назад

Heita. What agency can i used my brother?

@MfanaKaMshengu 11 месяцев назад

Never used any agency, I always prefer referrals so I’ve worked in schools where other teachers worked before that I know. However the best agent is “totally teach” check them on LinkedIn

@brianajaxwintor6023 Год назад

30k rmb is the base.

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

Only if you come from the west or look like them. Even so they still don’t get that as a base in their first contract most of them.

@This_is_Opal 10 месяцев назад

Im actually looking at 18000 rmb mna😂😂😂😂 clearly bazothi ngiyabadakelwa... 😮😮

@MfanaKaMshengu 10 месяцев назад

You may get it nje a school that pays and don’t mind usually start from around 18k

@ceogidan779 Год назад

Hi Mpume, please do you know if schools in China accept the Teacher Record TEFL Certificate?

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

Yep

@azakwawmichael822 11 месяцев назад

What work can someone who has no college degree do in china my brother

@MfanaKaMshengu 11 месяцев назад

None besides just doing business in exports of products and sell back home

@azakwawmichael822 11 месяцев назад

Ok thanks brother

@onesimomde2084 Год назад

Hi. How much did you have when you moved to China, and was it enough to cover everything for the first 3 months?

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

First time I went to China I had a flight ticket I had bought for R8000 n R20-25000. I took a loan from the school to pay rent as my rent was 2500¥x4. 25k was enough I just naught bedding a pot and food and I was good to go. I returned again now in January after staying in mzansi fr about 8 months. I’d say I used a lot this time as I came back with my gf. You know woman and spending,,,, we probably clocked 100k. But as a single person. 3000¥ is enough for you on t2 n 3 cities. For food basics for the first month. With rent it will depend on a school which city it in n how much rent is there. Here in Suzhou just outside the city rent can be from ¥2000-3000 a 1 bed apartment n 3600¥ 2 bed. So you times that by 4 and it will give you how my ch you need. Schools offer free food mostly lunch n also some have free apartments so you can literally change R10000 and arrive with 4000¥ n all you need is food. So it depends on a lot of things but the location of your school would let me advise better

@onesimomde2084 Год назад

@mfana kamshengu Thank you, I'm still in the application so I don't know which City I might be placed in.

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

@@onesimomde2084 check that first but for food 3000 to 4000¥ for the first month is more than enough. You will just buy a sim for 200¥ even at the airport. Probably bedding for 300¥ for bedding. The rest is food. Normally you find an apartment close to the school n just walk. The apartment you will know how much is needed once you know the city

@cheryl-janem8794 Год назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu 4000¥ for food, what are y'all eating? I think that's alot of money for food for a month in China

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

@@cheryl-janem8794 indeed it is for food but first month you atleast need one pot and bedding which can cost close to 1000¥ as you will probably buy these things at rt mart because you do not have a local bank account as yet nor. Some will need a few rmb to request didi to work for instant I use 10¥ in the morning to request to work but I walk home after school. So this is just the avg to be safe.

@MuhammadUsman-oq5em 10 месяцев назад

How to apply for teaching in china

@MfanaKaMshengu 10 месяцев назад

My latest video has some agencies I recommend. They on LinkedIn

@ritondembubana 10 месяцев назад

Hello sir,I'm a grade 12 learner and I Ned help with university application in china

@MfanaKaMshengu 10 месяцев назад

Honestly I have not much knowledge of that but I will ask former graduates that studied in China I know a few actually from mzansi

@MfanaKaMshengu 10 месяцев назад

Inbox me on Facebook “mpumelelo mshengu

@ritondembubana 10 месяцев назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu okay no problem

@PatienceMajasi 11 месяцев назад

Hi Who pays for the visa? The school or me?

@MfanaKaMshengu 11 месяцев назад

Most schools pay for everything, they will say pay for everything yourself but keep the receipts and they do a refund for you once here. Most even in China they do everything once you in China but a few still want you to pay even here for visa and they do a refund of everything. So just ask the school during the interview on such arrangements if they don’t mention it.

@Mjita_ofundile Год назад

Wayibeka yacaca Donga LwaMavuso.

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

Kumele nje. Sizele mali la

@Maps05 Год назад

Hey With a diploma and pgce …can I apply 🥺 Will I get a visa

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

It strictly say Bachelors degree than pgce kuba I extra n pave way for more money. Uma ungenza b tech coz khona engimaziyo who works with it plus pgce.

@Maps05 Год назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu thank you ❤️

@mrsafful6623 7 месяцев назад

Can Ghanaians secure a teaching job in china.

@MfanaKaMshengu 7 месяцев назад

They can’t legally. Only South Africans are allowed legally in Africa.

@bulisilekhanye8543 10 месяцев назад

Hie mshengu are the Zimbabweans allowed

@MfanaKaMshengu 10 месяцев назад

Nope buli only South Africans in China,,

@surprisenkuna7494 Год назад

14000 what?

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

@lungelokhumalo1463 Год назад

Aibo sbali kanti ung'wakuphi, wakhuluma ngeShowe??

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

Born in Durban newlands emakhaya kuse mpangeni

@lungelokhumalo1463 Год назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu awu wuHomeline ke bafo

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

@@lungelokhumalo1463 ngyayazi ne showe nje. I’ve been khona kaningana nje noma ngidlula in most cases

@lungelokhumalo1463 Год назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu ai no simele isizwe saMisuzulu mfo kaTshabalala mfethu. Sofika nathi lapho mabevuma abe mphepho

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

@@lungelokhumalo1463 wozani madoda ningalokhu nicabanga kaningi, imali ikhona la iningi ilinde nina

@sirainilawal Год назад

Hi, I am sorry for coming back again. Is 8000 rmb a good salary in Changchun, Jilin province for a first time teacher coming from outside China? If it is not, what is the minimum the teacher should ask for? I can’t really find information about this online which is why I have to bother you. Thank you in advance

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

Changchun is a t2 city. You can live comfortably with 6k rmb. However that salary is way too low for t2 so they are not giving you justice on that contract. I do encourage people to accept atleast 14k after tax in any city of t2 and t3. Plus do they give you housing allowance and how much? T2 accommodation ranges from 2000-4000 depending on size mostly. I would never advice anyone to sign for anything below 14k .

@sirainilawal Год назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu Thank you very much

@gcsmacker8918 9 месяцев назад

How much did you end up getting paid? Thanks in advance.

@seetsamolapo5600 Год назад

How are you able to teach kids when you don't know the native language - Mandarin?

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

There is always a local teacher in class required to be there especially in lower grades. So they translate where there is misunderstanding or if needs be

@nolwazilechesa4200 Год назад

Hi bhuti, I hope you are well. Thank you so much for this video, very informative ❤. I got an offer or 7k RMB after tax and accomodation is paid for. I am currently doing my Honors and i have 3 years tutoring experience. Can you please help me get a school that will at least pay 14k+ rmb. I almost took the offer but your video changed the game, amd thank you Mshengu

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

They crazy indeed , holla me on LinkedIn or Facebook Mpumelelo Mshengu . I will send some agents

@Sane-Light 8 месяцев назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu Hi, may I also holla at you?

@morenamsimango Год назад

Bro can you do your masters there?

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

Yes you can but you can’t study while working, that just how this sides gov works. What other teachers do is study with various international institutions online while working here. If you asking purely for studying than yes you can

@morenamsimango Год назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu Thank you for being so informative. I think I'd rather do my masters here at home then fly over when I am done with everything. My only concern is that the salary that is earned as of now might actually decrease as more and more teachers are being employed that side, which means of course China won't be desperate anymore.

@morenamsimango Год назад

@@MfanaKaMshengu Also how true is it that when you have B. Ed you don't need to acquire the TEFL certificate as you already have the skills and knowledge teaching training

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

@@morenamsimango true indeed. However it best just to have both I mean tefl can cost you as little as r200

@MfanaKaMshengu Год назад

@@morenamsimango you are going to do masters by course work or just with research only? If it just research you can just finish yours while here. That what I did with mine, I concluded and submitted everything while I was here