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[thebroformerlyknownaschou]

i've seen plenty of posts with claims of knowing what the 'law' says
about teaching in china. what are the requirements? are there any?
TIC!! depends on where you're looking.

i was searching for nanning info today, came across this page (in english)
from the nanning municipal government website:

http://english.nanning.gov.cn/n725531/n751804/n9086183/n9086320/9109196.html

FAQ about the Qualifications for Working in China

What is the minimum age requirement to teach in China?

Most of the large schools here in China require you to be at least 18 given that is the legal age needed to legally sign contracts and receive a workers permit in China. Some schools may also have upper age limits but there are plenty of middle aged teachers in China.

What are the qualifications to teach English in China?

In the past, many schools in China have NOT required any degree to teach English. This may be changing as the government tries to standardize the system. Nevertheless, any native speaker of English who is over 18 has an excellent chance of landing an English teaching job in China. However, if you want to have some negotiating power and more choice of where you go, it is recommended that you have at least an Associate’s Degree and/or a TESOL/TEFL certificate as well as some relevant experience back in your home country. The optimal qualifications for a teaching candidate is to have at least a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree, TESOL/TEFL certificate, and some teaching experience.

Do I have to be a native English speaker?

Most schools in China prefer native English teachers from the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Great Britain. There are jobs available for non-native speakers but they are much harder to find.


wow, so according to the nanningites, the only real government
requirement to teach is to be over 18....at least in nanning....other
requirements (degree, native speaker, experience) is up to the school.

*some other text follows that seems to be cut-n-paste from a recruiter
website.*

[rioux]

I think with the severe shortage of English teachers in China coupled with the fact that most teaching involves simply teaching basic English conversational skills the lone requirement of being at least 18 years old seem to be ok.

[likwid_777]

"May l teach in China if l cannot speak Chinese?
Yes, you can. Foreign language teaching needs no Chinese, but may cause incontinence for your daily life, it’s suggested you go to learn some simple Chinese for your happier trip and more understanding about Chinese culture."

Makes sense, I guess.

hehe

[thebroformerlyknownaschou]

[likwid_777]

Wonton abandon hehe

[Bud Powell]

I always suspected that i was overqualified to teach in China.