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Evanec84 · Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 9

So I have been reading through the vast amounts of information located on this site and the forums. I have decided that I want to teach English temporarily in China for a year or so. To avoid hassles of getting certified and then finding employment I stumbled upon a forum post in which someone recommended the following: http://tefltemp.com/Guaranteed-TEFL-Jobs.htm. For some reason that link wont work but I copied it right from the URL bar. If that doesnt work here is the other link: http://tefl.teflinternational.com/guaranteed_job_china.asp I would be interested in doing the Special China 1 year program. I have a few other questions that I'm going to throw in this post as well. I didn't know if I should make separate posts for each issue.

My questions are: 1.) is this a reputable program to go through? There is guaranteed pay and housing if you look at the link that I posted above. From what I've read so far it seems you can take various routes to get employed. 2.) Would I get a similar experience compared to people who find a contract through an agency, web board, etc? 3.) I am a native born English speaker but of Asian Decent. Would there be any problems with that? Online I have seen some posts where some places may be a bit discriminatory or are looking for Caucasian looking people.4.) Would they cover the Visa for this program if its a 1 year program? I can't find anything on the link above which talks about Visas. I will look into it myself as well but just wanted to know if anyone has done this same program and is happy with it.

As a little bit of a background if that matters, I am 23 with a Bachelors in MIS. I just recently quit my job and am very interested in working overseas in China teaching English for a year or so. I have had experience working overseas in Bangkok through in internship with Bayer. I know theres a lot to read but any help regarding this would be greatly appreciated!

Anda · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 2199 Location: Jiangsu Province

Each location would be different; meaning some good, some bad! You can find a place where you can just walk in and fit in but another location you could come up against: what are you doing here. The luck of the draw.

There are plenty of places where you can talk directly with where you are going to work and so get a better idea of what you are letting yourself into. It will also take you about six months to get some feel for a place and your students.

Lobster · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:21 am Post subject:

Don't pay for a job unless you want to be a doorman at a 5-star hotel in NYC.

RED

Evanec84 · Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 9

I believe the initial $350 is for the 3 week training course.

Anda · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 2199 Location: Jiangsu Province

The pay rate is okay provided the accommodation is alright. The charge for the course is also good if it is true which I doubt:

Cost in US$: $1,590 including accommodation

http://www.teflcertificationabroad.com/listingsp3.cfm/listing/22726

9,000.00 USD = 63,954.00 CNY
United States Dollars China Yuan Renminbi
1 USD = 7.10600 CNY 1 CNY = 0.140726 USD

Also find out the classroom hours as they do not state them at all!

This is another course but they charge more plus charge for accommodation too.

http://www.cactustefl.com/tefl/course.php?course_id=2896

Mei Sheng · Joined: 15 Oct 2007 Posts: 177 Location: With Yunqi!!

As some previously mentioned, check out www.chinatefl.com for university jobs that begin at the end of August. Some may offer a 1 semester deal; you could then decide if you really wanted to stay longer.

I'd say, start contacting the schools mid-April and persist until the end of June. If they really want you, you'll have the "offer" and paperwork before 6/1.

Nanjing is nice.

Evanec84 · Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 9

Thanks for the replies, besides what the hours may be for teaching and the other things people have posted is there anything else major I should ask them?

Anda · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 2199 Location: Jiangsu Province

Get accommodation clear. Sharing sucks big time in any shape or form. Is the contract a 10 month contract or a twelve month contract. Ten month contracts leave you stranded for the Summer holidays without pay.

Lots of schools here set you up with a blackboard full stop. I haveworked like this for two years here. So if you are depending on having multi media to teach with then ask.

Of find out if you have to do a medical before you come.