Job Placement and Pay:
Teaching opportunities are available in locations throughout China. Each city in China has different requirements for foreign teachers, and your individual qualifications will determine where you are eligible to work. Once you have applied and been accepted to the TeachChina Program, you will be asked to submit a US$500 deposit to reserve your spot in the program start date of your choice (contingent upon space availability). Once you are enrolled, you will then be referred to one of our partner schools for job placement. LanguageCorps only places participants at schools that conform to local laws and provide work visas.
Job placements will be in private schools. The classroom composition will vary in age and level, ranging from children to adults, although most students are elementary and middle school ages. You will likely find your Chinese students both cooperative and respectful, as teachers are revered and your students may see it as a special privilege to have a foreign instructor.
Your salary will be up to 6200 MB per month (approximately US$900) or more if you have classroom teaching experience. You will be given free accommodations in a shared apartment, with your only expense being utilities and phone. Given the low cost of living, you should be able to live very comfortably, and set aside some savings.
What Will I Earn? Salary vs. Living Cost
The Chart below offers some information about teacher salaries and costs of living in China. Salaries can vary based on specific assignments. Living expenses and Discretionary Cash can vary widely based on lifestyle and spending practices of individuals. (Monthly figures in US$ equivalents, based on 12 month commitment).