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tsushima · Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 7 Location: england

Hi! I'm just checking that my salary quoted is OK; it's $3000 per month at an international school in Shanghai. It seems to be higher than some TEFL jobs, but is a lower salary than other overseas schools I've taught in. Does anybody know the going rate for salaries at international schools in Shanghai? Thanks! Rolling Eyes

Brian Caulfield · Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 1247 Location: China

Shanghai is one of the most expensive cities in the world . This salary is way below average . 3,000 is Ok if you are out in the boonies but it won't buy you noodles in Shanghai ,

2 over lee · Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 1:40 am Post subject:

Pssst Brian, I think he�s/she�s takin� bout meiyuan Wink

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However, in an international school that doen�t sound very high, I know someone in such a position in Sh and will try and find out for you �tsushima�.

2 uber lee

Brian Caulfield · Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 1247 Location: China

Sorry I stand corrected. This is a hell of a deal . Jump on it !

2 over lee · Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 3:34 am Post subject:

Just what is one to do about your troll like activity �El Loco�?

Roger · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 9138

The American School of Guangzhou used to pay a little over U.S. $ 2000; now no doubt a little more.

I know another school with an International section; teachers of sciences get U.S.$ 4000.

TEFLers? Dunno!

And, oh, housing is free.

Captain Yossarian · Joined: 05 May 2004 Posts: 385 Location: Dongbei

lagerlout2006 · Joined: 17 Sep 2003 Posts: 985

To my horror I saw a couple of Uni's in Beijing offering 2800 and 3200 RMB earlier this year.

I think he means USD in which case it is fine deal. I am sure many are earning less in the Middle East. (Before I am flamed I have seen ads for spots paying less!)

tsushima · Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 7 Location: england

Thanks everyone! I've had another look at the contract - it's definitely in $US & has the expat package (accomm, flights, medical). I've heard that Shanghai is really expensive re bars, restaurants, shops etc. I guess Dulwich College (is that in Suzou?) and Shanghai British School have some of the highest salaries, because of the expat parents (fees paid through their company?) but I'm just guessing. Laughing

senor boogie woogie · Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2004 1:32 pm Post subject:

Hola!

Shanghai is not that expensive, compared to Tokyo, NYC, gay Paris or anywhere else of that caliber then Shanghai is cheap.

You're going to make $3,000 USD a month? With housing? Excellent. The housing rental prices are about the same as middle America.

There are the corporate Westerners who are living it up here, but the average salary of local people in Shanghai is only 3000 RMB a month, so this tends to keep the prices down.

Shanghai is a fun place to visit, but I would not want to live there. Your salary could talk me into it however.

Senor

2 over lee · Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2004 7:52 pm Post subject:

Senor wrote:

tsushima · Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 7 Location: england

I don't know anything about accommodation in Shanghai, but this web site has been given to me. I will have to choose between a high rise and a low rise when I get there from these options (obviously, depending on what's left!) http://www.metropolis-sh.com/plink/as-Shanghai%20Garden%20Apt.htm. Thanks again for all your help.[color=blue][/color]

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