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[msadama]

Hi,

I'm thinking about teaching in China starting in January next year, I'm trying to do some research so when the time comes to apply I'll have as much info as possible.

I was thinking of applying for a job with Aston or Shane as they seem to offer 6-7 month contracts (which is what I'm after) and I can't seem to find many contracts for less than a year on the job boards. Does anyone have any experience with either of these?? I've heard some bad things about Aston but a friend of a friend worked for them and they said it was fine.

Any advice would be much appreciated, I've only just started looking so am open to all suggestions!

Thanks!

[Raindrops]

Another language mill farming FT year around ...

[JGC458]

A couple of years ago I interviewed for a job at Shane in Shanghai. They offered me a job but I never took it coz of the 20 page contract and the vagueness about which branch/es I would be working at and for how many hours.

A general rule I've used in China regarding contracts is the less like a SAFEA contract, the more convoluted and lengthy a contract, the further I need to run from the school offering it.

[msadama]

Thanks for your responses! Does anyone have any advice about getting a 6 month contract in China that is not with Shane, Aston and the like?? I've been looking at the job boards and the majority are 12 month contracts.

[suanlatudousi]