Why teach in China?

If these appeal to you, then teaching English in China could be the right move for you:

• Get paid to travel
• Immerse yourself in a different culture
• Gain international work experience
• Learn a new language
• Make a difference in the lives of your students
• Rewarding job experience
• Live in one of the safest countries on Earth

Easier than you think

There are so many benefits of teaching in China. Finding a teaching job in China isn’t as daunting as it may seem at first! English teachers are in incredibly high demand and the visa process is actually quite simple! With Opportunity China implementing a strict vetting process for all partner organisations, a position at a trusted, organised and well-structured school could be just a click away.

“At first I was concerned about the application processes taking a very long time and being unduly intrusive, but actually it was quite simple. The school in China were very helpful telling me the documents I needed to send them (copy of my Degree Certificate, Criminal Record Check and copy of my TEFL Certificate) and all the paperwork was sorted with the Z Visa in my passport within weeks of starting my initial application.”

Very affordable

The cost of living in China is very low in comparison to most Western countries. With teachers able to eat out every night at a decent restaurant for as little as 10-15 RMB (£1-1.50) a head. A pint of beer at a local expat bar is usually around 10 RMB (£1) and use of most cities’ public transport is 1RMB (10 pence) for a bus ride or 2RMB (20 pence) on the metro.

Travelling around the country is also easily affordable, with both cheap domestic flights and affordable high speed rail links connecting the whole of the China.Teaching salaries in China are very generous when compared to the cost of living and teachers often save upwards of 50% of their salary each month.

“So far, most of my money has gone on travelling and food, but if I wanted, I could easily save 2/3rds of my wages, and I plan on doing so in a few months.”

Safest place on Earth

While there are, as with any country, precautions one should take when traveling to and around China, it is generally a very safe. There are no gangs and next to no violent crime. There is a strong sense of morality and civic duty. Young girls can feel safe walking home alone after dark. Of course travellers should use common sense, making sure their belongings are secure.

As an expat, travelling in China can be great. People in China are very hospitable and warm-hearted, willing to go out of there way to assist a foreigner. It is not uncommon to be invited to someone's home for dinner after a first meeting. And your Chinese friend's door will forever be open to you.

So much to see!

China is fascinating country boasting the world’s oldest continuous civilization at 6000 years old. It is home to a vast and diverse array of attractions and wonders, from astounding Great Wall of China to tje awe inspiring floating mountains of Zhang jia jie. Teachers in China often spend their weekends and holidays exploring this beautiful and ancient country, with some living in China for decades and still barely scratching the surface of what the country has to offer.

“After 5 and a half years of living and traveling in China I have seen so many diverse and beautiful places. I’m still excited to explore the Northwest, Yunnan and Tibet but I hope to in the near future! I have always traveled by train and love it! Even those 25 hour trips across the country.”

Awesome Technology & Transport

China has the best public transport infrastrtucture in the world. new, fast, organized, cheap

“So far, most of my money has gone on travelling and food, but if I wanted, I could easily save 2/3rds of my wages, and I plan on doing so in a few months.”

The Food!

One of the cheapest places to live, study and shop for electronics and clothing Great food - that doesn’t mean you have to confine yourself to eating the wierd and wonderful local dishes, although you might immediately love the chinese cuisine, there are so many taste-neutral options. There’s KFC, McDonald’s and Pizza Hut as well as great steak and burger joints scattered throughout the cities, but there are also loads super healthy food options. And don’t forget the option to cook at home. healthy lifestyle China is a technologically ahead of the world Travelling to other Asian couontries is very accessible and affordable from China China offers and abundance of history and culturebr>

“So far, most of my money has gone on travelling and food, but if I wanted, I could easily save 2/3rds of my wages, and I plan on doing so in a few months.”

Make friends

China has over 160 cities with populations in excess of 1 million and an increasing number of citizens in these are ex-pats. Ex-pat communities in China are without exception welcoming, kind, helpful and easy to find.

Soon after arriving in China you can expect to be introduced to the local expat haunts by fellow teachers at your school, and quickly make friends and connections in the city from around the world. Locals in China are always anxious to make foreign friends, and express genuine interest in your country and culture. Even after returning to their home country, teachers keep in regular contact with their friends from China!

“I play on a 5-a-side football team with other foreign colleagues and Chinese locals. The bar and club scene is developing but newly opened bars have sprung up, which are a great way to meet new people”

There’s a huge demand for English Teachers

China currently has over 300 million English languages students, that’s just fraction less than the entire population of the USA! With a new generation of Chinese citizens growing up in an ever-outward facing country, learning the world’s number 1 business language from an early age has become vital.

Because of this a huge range of opportunities are available in China to teach students of different ages and abilities across the country. One of the benefits of teaching in China is you can afford to have preferences in locations and age groups before accepting a position and really shop around to find the perfect role for you!

“So far, most of my money has gone on travelling and food, but if I wanted, I could easily save 2/3rds of my wages, and I plan on doing so in a few months.”