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China has the highest number of foreigners from Western countries in

Asia.

The country has a huge population that needs English teachers. This is probably why most westerners prefer teaching English in China. However, the Chinese government has set some minimum requirements that must be met before one can be an English teacher.

Before addressing these requirements, let’s take a look at some benefits of teaching

English in China.

Benefits of Teaching English in China as a Foreigner

• A juicy monthly salary of 8000-22000 RMB.• Free flights and airport pickup.• Health insurance coverage.• Most schools offer free housing.• A working visa or Z-VISA• If you don’t want to live in the house provided,

some schools offer a housing allowance.• A contract completion bonus.

Those are just some of the goodies you will enjoy by being an ESL teacher in China. Keep in mind that these benefits will vary depending on

the city and teaching level.

Do I need to have a TEFL/CELTA certificate, a degree, and two years of experience to teach ESL in China? In China, each teaching job comes with different requirements hence not all foreigners

will get the position they want. For example, teaching English in Chinese public schools requires

fewer requirements than those of international schools. Here are the minimum requirements.

A 120-hour TEFL/CELTA Certificate Unlike other countries, China doesn’t have a problem with foreigners who have taken TEFL online classes. TEFL classes will give you the skills required to handle a class for 6-8 hours per day.

Taking online classes is cheaper and convenient, but you won’t have the practical experience. Keep in mind that

teaching in a foreign classroom is different from teaching in your home country, and this is why you need a 120+ hour TEFL certificate. Teachers who haven’t taken TEFL courses have problems in teaching Chinese students.

Bachelor’s Degree Foreigners from the UK and Australia should have a 3-year Bachelor’s degree while those from US and Canada should have a 4-year degree. Owning a graduate degree will open

more doors for you if it’s an education-related degree. In fact, teachers with a Bachelor’s degree and many years of teaching experience are highly

sought for management positions in China.

Teaching Experience Most schools in China require ESL teachers to have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in

teaching. This is why it’s not a good idea to travel across the world to start your career. However, there are some schools that provide excellent training to

young foreigners. For example, you might spend about six months as a camp counselor where you will

participate in various volunteer work with children. If you offer tutoring services, put it in your teaching

experience resume with references.

Native English Speaker Most schools in China require native English speaking teachers.

Therefore, foreigners from UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia and South Africa have better chances of getting hired.

However, foreigners from other countries may be accepted if they meet the minimum

requirements but will be paid less.

Mature and Professional Personality You should be friendly and outgoing. Schools need extroverts, not introverts. For instance, if you

are going to teach children, be ready to be asked to do silly things. At the same time, you

should show some level of maturity and professionalism.

Resume Tips This section contains the best teaching experience CV examples that will

land you a job in China. First, there are some guidelines that should be followed

when writing a teaching experience resume.

Here’s a good personal summary:

A committed and proactive secondary school teacher with fifteen years of

teaching experience.

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