Ive been teaching in Korean elementary schools for awhile and am thinking of a switch. It really does seem like there are a lot of benefits. Much to think about!
China will bankrupt an ESL teacher, due to the constant lying in the country and hard thuggy nature of the place which leads to robbery….I do not recommend
Yes , the demand for English is high . I am curious as many of the Chinese citizens I talk with are concerned for the future of the country . Are westerners still desired in spite of the anti western language emanating from the government?
Yes, English teachers are desired, but I would say it’s a location that isn’t for everyone. That’s why talking to people currently teaching there is so important.
Hi. Thank you for the informative video. I have one question. Regarding training centres, weren't these recently made illegal in China? I'm a little confused. My documents are currently in the process of being legalized and I'm now looking at the options for which types of schools to apply for however a few months ago I heard/read from several places that training centres are either illegal or becoming illegal soon. I heard that this was done to reduce the gap between wealthy and poor children. If you can please elaborate on the legality of training centres that would be great! Thank you for your time
Yes, because of the double reduction policy a lot of the training centers have closed. There are still some open, mostly catering to adults, and you can also look for private schools that are for preschool and kindergarten which seem to have replaced some the training centers.
Great video 😊 I'm a native Italian who has been living in the UK for 22 years and has just obtained British citizenship (meaning that I now have dual British-Italian citizenship and a British Passport that states clearly that I am a British citizen). Does this mean that, regardless of my personal history, the Chinese authorities would consider me a native English speaker? Not to brag but I do sound very much near native. However, I wonder what I should be expecting. Thanks a lot!
@@ESLTeacher365 Thank you for your answer. Sorry if my question wasn't clear but I was wondering if I would be treated just like a native British citizen as far as the obtainment of a teaching Visa is concerned. Might you know the answer to that question? Anyway, now I'm also curious as to why rural schools would be more inclined to hire me than non rural ones. I'm intrigued by the criterion behind that. Thank you.
It will depend on the exact school whether they treat you as a native or non-native speaker. City jobs are more competitive, so they are usually looking for true native born English speakers.@@TheGianko74
Not true, there are many jobs for any foreign national in cities or towns. Now China is in high demand of foreign nationals or foreign investment, why? It's on international news, China needs money, foreigners bring capital into a country. Any country.@@ESLTeacher365
Bro, I am also in a similar situation, but with an Australian passport. I have lived in Australia for 28 years. I have the degree, and tefl certificate, and currently working in Vietnam. Last year have taught English in Bangkok (Thailand). At the interview just show them your British passport, and that is all they need to know. There many not real native English speakers everywhere as well. I have met teachers from Korea, Portugal, Mexico, Iraq, Russia, Denmark, etc.
I am a bachelor degree holder in English language & I have 2 years experience as an English teacher, but I am from Africa. Am I allowed to teach English in China?
I’ve been trying to find a recruiter for awhile now being Jamaican make it twice as hard but I’m not giving up because I really want to experience China
Ma'am, I've completed my MA in English literature and I'm really interested in teaching abroad... so, what is the next step i should take to become a English teacher ? Kindly need help
Which school has the best work life balance ? As I don’t want to work at a campus where you live breath, eat and sleep teaching like it is in Cambodia.
I've taught in Kore and in China and I'm looking to return this year. While in Asia I've taught ESL, English essay writing and French. Are there certain recruiters that you would recommend? I'm ready to go in the Fall. Thank you in advance.
I didn't know you needed a TEFL certificate to teach in China as I was just hired at a bilingual school w/o a certificate. I also taught English in S. Korea w/o one. I am, however, licensed to teach in the U.S. Maybe that made the difference?
Your video is very informative. Just one question. I am considering moving to China soon. Do they need teachers for Accounting or Information Technology subjects there? my degree in in Accounting.
@@TonyMontana-pe6vf plenty of jobs teaching HIgh School level Maths and Computer Science to students who will later go abroad, and you will make more than English teachers.
How strict are they on the criminal background check? When I t taught in Vietnam they let us do it in country, which was much cheaper and easier than sending away to the FBI. Is sorta thing possible in China?
I have a degree from a college in Canada in computer science. I'm almost through my tefl. Do I *still* need a bachelors degree? Or can I still get hired in china, but expect a lower pay?
Hi Jamie, do you know if I would be able to teach at in international school (as a math or English teacher) without a teaching license? I have a bachelor's degree in mathematics and am a native English speaker from Canada. I'm not TEFL certified but would be willing to complete a certification. Also do you have any tips on how I can start building my resume for teaching? I've never considered teaching until recently and I don't have any prior teaching experience. I'm not sure where to start.
To teach math at an international school you typically either need a teaching license in math or a master's in Education. To teach English in international schools, the same criteria applies. To teach ESL abroad (not typically in international schools), you will want to get a TEFL certificate.
@@ESLTeacher365 Are there still ESL abroad opportunities in China? I've heard since the pandemic the only way that foreigners have been able to teach in China is by working at an international school.
@@mellnn17 Not all international schools are created equal. The true international schools will require real qualifications. There are some schools that call themselves international that will hire teachers without proper qualifications, so make sure to research schools carefully. Your best bet is to go through a recruiter. You can find some info in the blog post listed in the video description. It's true that teaching ESL post-pandemic has become more difficult because of some types of schools closing down and documents taking a long time to get.
Thank you for the information. May I ask if I can teach abroad with both Cert IV in TESOL and TQUK level 5 TEFL certificate? I obtained IELTS Band 7 and 2 MBAs but I am a HK citizen without teaching experience. Many thanks in advance for your advice and guidance. Actually I do not have confidence to start this journey😢
@@ESLTeacher365 Southeast Asia, China or Japan because I know Japanese and Mandarin. I am learning Spanish too. Thank you very much for your guidance and kindness for answering my questions🙏🙏
Firstly, thanks for these information and tips Secondly I have a question _ if I have a TEFL certificate , TOEFL ,and bachelor's degree can I get a job at international school in Emirates?
No. International schools look for teaching credentials like QTS, a US teaching license, a Master’s in Education, etc. International schools don’t typically teach ESL, they use English as the medium of instruction.
International schools will teach English, but you need to be a certified English teacher, not a TEFL teacher. If you have a TEFL, this allows you to teach ESL/EFL, not English as a school subject.@@mohamedmadina3843
My girlfriend has a bachelors (3 years) from Singapore and she is Singaporean. She’s a fluent English speaker. Will this work or will we have to consider another route to get her to China?
Actually, it is possible, China issues work visas(teaching jobs) for a list of 60 or more countries, you should get a hold of the list. However, the schools almost always require you to be from a Native English speaking country. Bottomline, it is possible to find a school I think.
@@ESLTeacher365 is very unlikely for her to find a good job. she is not a native English speaker, and not from the US, Canada, NZ, etc. so her competition would be Chinese teachers, so schools would not consider her application in most situations.
If you have a Canadian passport you qualify. However, there unfortunately is some discrimination in Asia. If a school won't hire you based on your ethnicity, you wouldn't want to work for them anyway.
@@ESLTeacher365that is very well said. and i do have a canadian passport and also completed my bachelors and tefl in canada. From your personal experience, have you ever seen any chinese people (who have the right passport) teach english in China that are also making around the same amount as a normal foreigner? Or do they usually get paid way less from what you've seen
@ESLTeacher365 that is very well said. Just curious, have you ever seen any Chinese people (with the right passport) working in the industry? and if so, do you know if they made around the same amount as a regular English teacher or were they paid less because they were ethnically Chinese
@@DaeSunx Yes, people of all backgrounds work in the industry. You just need to be careful not to be taken advantage of. If someone isn't offering you a fair wage, teach somewhere else.
yes, you will not be treated as good and more than likely underpaid. most schools are like a business, and that mean showing parents/customers that they have NES from Canada, US, NZ, etc. and your marketing power is not as strong. also, would some Chinese be envious of you? possibly
Thank you for this information.. Please I have a questions can I teach English in China with a diploma and TEFL level 5 certificate? Looking forward to your response kind regards.
