{"id":3678,"date":"2021-10-31T13:08:16","date_gmt":"2021-10-31T05:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/Is-it-Hard-to-Become-a-Teacher-in-China"},"modified":"2024-09-08T16:43:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T08:43:53","slug":"become-a-teacher-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/become-a-teacher-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it Hard to Become a Teacher in China?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In comparison to other Asian nations, the prerequisites for becoming an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/jobs?type=marketing\">ESL teacher in China<\/a> are very simple, with university degrees and <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/teaching\/\" title=\"View all posts in teaching\" >teaching<\/a> experience not generally required. Teaching employment in China may be an excellent possibility for all sorts of instructors, thanks to a diverse range of places and schools. Not to mention the fact that the nation itself has a lot to offer in terms of culture, language, <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/travel\/\" title=\"View all posts in travel\" >travel<\/a> options, and cuisine!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-17466\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083759131-440x294.jpg?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"Become a Teacher in China\" width=\"792\" height=\"529\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083759131-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083759131-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083759131-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083759131-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083759131-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083759131-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Teaching in China may be a life-changing experience with the correct amount of planning and preparation. So, before you go, here&#8217;s everything you need to know!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/become-a-teacher-in-china\/#Know_the_major_employment_kinds_before_teaching_ESL_in_China\" title=\"Know the major employment kinds before teaching ESL in China.\">Know the major employment kinds before teaching ESL in China.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/become-a-teacher-in-china\/#Teaching_Positions_Full-Time\" title=\"Teaching Positions (Full-Time)\">Teaching Positions (Full-Time)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/become-a-teacher-in-china\/#Airline_ticket_reimbursement\" title=\"Airline ticket reimbursement\">Airline ticket reimbursement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/become-a-teacher-in-china\/#Internships_in_Education\" title=\"Internships in Education\">Internships in Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/become-a-teacher-in-china\/#Accommodation\" title=\"Accommodation\">Accommodation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_the_major_employment_kinds_before_teaching_ESL_in_China\"><\/span>Know the major employment kinds before teaching ESL in China.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you meet the following criteria, you&#8217;ll be able to check off all of the boxes for <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/teaching-english-in-china\/\" title=\"View all posts in teaching English in China\" >teaching English in China<\/a>. There are teaching possibilities in China for:<\/p>\n<p>Looking for their first job as a recent graduate<\/p>\n<p>Non-degree holders who want to get a certificate (Yes, you may teach English in China without a bachelor&#8217;s degree.)<\/p>\n<p>Teachers who are searching for a change of pace.<\/p>\n<p>Professionals seeking a career transition from other sectors<\/p>\n<p>Teachers who are new to the profession or who possess a TEFL certificate and want to earn <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/teaching-experience\/\" title=\"View all posts in teaching experience\" >teaching experience<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Those who have just graduated from high school and are seeking a job that would provide them with a sense of Gap Year of work experience<\/p>\n<p>Non-native English speakers with strong English abilities who want to improve their <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/language-skills\/\" title=\"View all posts in language skills\" >language skills<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Because not all of the options for becoming an ESL <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/teacher-in-china\/\" title=\"View all posts in teacher in China\" >teacher in China<\/a> are acceptable for all sorts of people, it&#8217;s crucial to do your homework before you go. In general, there are two sorts of teaching <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/jobs\/\" title=\"View all posts in jobs\" >jobs<\/a> available in China, depending on your qualifications:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teaching_Positions_Full-Time\"><\/span>Teaching Positions (Full-Time)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These roles are most suited to experienced instructors and experts, and they&#8217;re also the toughest to come by in China since you&#8217;ll need to:<\/p>\n<p>TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification Bachelor&#8217;s degree in any discipline<\/p>\n<p>Work experience of at least two years in any area is required.<\/p>\n<p>You must be between the ages of 24 and 55 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Being a natural English speaker is a dream come true for many people.<\/p>\n<p>These criteria differ significantly based on where you want to work. Popular cities like Beijing and Shanghai, for example, have stricter restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of full-time teaching jobs need a one-year <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/dictionary\/english\/commitment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">commitment<\/a> and have the following perks:<\/p>\n<p>Monthly income ranges from 6,000 to 15,000 RMB (depending on location and experience)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Airline_ticket_reimbursement\"><\/span>Airline ticket reimbursement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bonus for completing the task<\/p>\n<p>A place to stay or a stipend for <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/housing\/\" title=\"View all posts in housing\">housing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>On work days, meals or a meal stipend are provided.<\/p>\n<p>Try internet job boards or recruiting agencies if you are qualified for full-time teaching employment in China but don&#8217;t know where to search. However, keep in mind that evaluating the quality of roles and colleges might be challenging. Job scams definitely occur in China, so make sure you&#8217;ve done your homework and signed some type of contract before flying halfway across the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Another alternative is to use an agency to assist you in finding a teaching job in China, which would make the process (much) easier. Teach abroad organizations normally charge a fee, but they will arrange everything for you, from your teaching post to your housing, and they will offer you with 24\/7 assistance once you get in China.<\/p>\n<p>Do not despair if you do not satisfy the full-time teacher <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/requirements\/\" title=\"View all posts in requirements\">requirements<\/a> or do not desire to commit to a full year of <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/teaching-in-china\/\" title=\"View all posts in teaching in China\">teaching in China<\/a>. There&#8217;s another possibility&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internships_in_Education\"><\/span>Internships in Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Teaching internships are an excellent approach to see whether teaching English as a second language in China is suited for you. This sort of teaching position is suited for persons from all walks of life! You do not need a degree, teaching experience, or to be a native English speaker to intern at a school in China; nevertheless, you will require a TEFL certificate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-17467\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083848508-440x255.jpg?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"Become a Teacher in China\" width=\"794\" height=\"460\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083848508-440x255.jpg 440w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083848508-1024x595.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083848508-220x128.jpg 220w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083848508-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083848508-1536x892.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2021\/10\/20240908083848508-2048x1189.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry if you don&#8217;t have a TEFL certificate yet. Many teaching internship programs in China allow you to either earn your TEFL certification online before you arrive or receive it on the spot with a month-long training session.<\/p>\n<p>Internships in teaching normally last six months and provide the following <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/benefits\/\" title=\"View all posts in benefits\">benefits<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>Allowance for living expenses<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation\"><\/span>Accommodation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On workdays, three meals are consumed.<\/p>\n<p>Bonus for completing the task<\/p>\n<p>Although teaching internships in China are generally expensive up front, they enable you to live in China on a shoestring budget while acquiring professional credentials and getting real-world teaching experience. If you do not qualify for full-time teaching positions in China, teaching internships are a great choice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In comparison to other Asian nations, the prerequisites for becoming an ESL teacher in China are very simple, with university degrees and teaching experience not generally required. 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