English Teaching Jobs Abroad in China

Send in your resume with a photo. You will need to have a current passport and be a native English speaker. Send your resume and photo via email (which is preferable) or by post (use our postal address located on the home page).

English teaching jobs abroad are available all over China. We have English teaching jobs throughout China along with other major cities and provinces in China. You can teach English in China in either a private institution or government schools, colleges and universities.

An important distinction exists in China between government and private English teaching jobs. To choose the best type of teaching job in China for you, it is important that you understand a little about the Chinese education system. The major differences between government and private teaching jobs are as follows - Government jobs pay less but require less teaching hours and are usually only Monday to Friday. Additionally with a government teaching job, you may have more flexibility to gain extra private teaching work. Private teaching jobs generally pay more, require more teaching hours per week and include teaching on a weekend and evening. A private employer can understandably be less enthusiastic about you obtaining extra private teaching (say for a competitor), however may be prepared to offer you substantially more work and other opportunities once you have demonstrated your worth.

China teaching jobs - employment packages: So that you know what to expect, this is a sample of the benefits of government English teaching jobs in China. To understand the recruitment process read our teacher application procedure.

Government Teaching Jobs

Pay: 4000-8000 RMB per month.
Airfare included: Round trip air ticket to the value of 8000 to 10,000 RMB, some schools pay the full roundway airfare. A receipt will be requested for the airfare reimbursement.
Health insurance: Covered under Chinese government teachers health insurance.
Work days: Monday - Friday.
Work hours: 12-25 teaching hours per week. (1 teaching hour = 45 minute class).
Paid vacation: Semester breaks and Chinese public holidays. Minimum of 3 to 4 weeks paid holiday per year, plus Chinese public holidays.
Housing: Your own fully furnished accommodation is provided for free. Includes TV, phone, internet access, computer, bed, fridge, microwave, washer, air conditioner, cooking facilities etc.
Overtime: If not stipulated, overtime wages are negotiated with the employer prior to departure.

Qualifications required: Some positions will have more stringent qualification criteria, so ensure that your resume lists all relevant teaching qualifications and experience (if any).

Age: 18-65 yrs. Read the teacher age section.
English language: English MUST be your native language.
Degree: A degree is increasingly essential, you will need at least one educational certificate for visa purposes (i.e. high school, teacher training etc)
Other Qualifications: IELTS, TEFL, TESOL, ESL experience all welcome.
Character: We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic individuals with a strong work ethic, committed to teaching English in China, who enjoy helping others and are of sound character.
Background: This is important but unfortunately entirely outside our control. If you are of Asian, African or Middle Eastern descent please read the ethnic background page.

Email here to apply
Ensure that you attach a copy of your resume and current photo. Make sure you also have a current passport and degree certificate.