Teach English in China with the Graduate Program
Earn money, experience everything that China has to offer and do something amazing!
Teach English in a fun and multicultural environment
The Graduate Program is designed for graduates with at least a Bachelor's degree who would like to gain TEFL training and teach English in China.
Through this program you will:
- ENJOY TEACHING IN CHINA with the security of a strong in-country support network
- LEARN HOW TO TEACH TEFL with full training and orientation
- TEACH AS PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL TEAM with regular social events and meet ups
- MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT on the communities you teach
- GET SOME GREAT PERKS including round trip air-ticket from home country to China, generous local salary and free accommodation
Benefits
Enjoy some great benefits when you teach English in China!
Shanghai, Beijing, Jiangsu and Zhejiang
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Competitive local salary
Up to 25,000 RMB / month after tax -
Housing
Free apartment or 3,000 RMB housing allowance -
Flights
Round trip airticket from your home country to China -
Paid holiday
4 weeks paid holidays and all other public holidays -
Teaching incentives
1,000 RMB - 2,000 RMB after 12 months -
Insurance
Medical insurance provided -
Shanghai orientation
Full orientation and training -
Learn Mandarin
Free Mandarin lessons -
Secure contract
One year contract with work visa -
In country support
24/7 local support team in China
Teaching Jobs in China
At a glance
- Full time English teacher position with a 12 month contract
- Teach Young Learners from 2 - 6 years old
- Class size: around 25 students per class
- Teaching schedule: 8:00 - 5:00 Mon - Fri
- Locations: Shanghai, Beijing, Jiangsu province and Zhejiang province
- Start February and August
About you:
- Fluent English speaker
- Bachelor's degree
- TEFL / TESOL / CELTA certificate. Don't have TEFL? Book your TEFL course for teaching in China
- Be of no criminal record
- Kind, patient and open to new cultures
- Willing to commit to one year placement in China
Shanghai Meiji has played a valuable role in the newly starting chapter of my life that is teaching in China. From the teacher training and feedback at the start of the journey to the processing of important documents currently underway, Meiji has eased my transition to this country immensely.
FAQs
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China has a huge interest in foreign education and learning English with native English speakers. As such, Shanghai Meiji works with Kindergartens, Middle and High Schools and training centers located across China.
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This package is a yearly contract that will assist you in pursuing your TEFL career in another country! The local support staff in Shanghai will provide you with the required assistance to ensure that you have a pleasant and enjoyable year. This support will include a Shanghai induction and full training.
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You will receive support from when you arrive in China which includes airport pick up, assistance with setting up your Chinese bank account and SIM card, training and orientation as well as ongoing feedback and guidance throughout your time in China.
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The China Graduate Program serves locations throughout eastern China. These locations include Shanghai, Jiangsu, Guangdong and Zhejiang. The majority of positions are in and around Shanghai or within easy reach of Shanghai.
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Since the Chinese are taught to honour their elders, you will have a high degree of respect from your students as a teacher. When you first arrive, your school may welcome you with a special dinner or party. Shanghai has an excellent metro system and so it is easy and convenient to travel around the city. You'll find lots of huge shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants and KTV (Karaoke bars). Also, there is a sizeable expat community living and teaching in Shanghai so it's easy to meet other foreigners.
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Shanghai is a huge city and so it's important to understand how far away from your school you will be living so that you can work out commute times. In China, you will almost certainly have to pay tax on your earnings, so figure out what amount you will have to pay and how it will affect your ability to save. Keep in mind though that living costs even in Shanghai should be lower than in your home country so you should still be able to save a reasonable amount of money on your salary.
Want to teach in China?
We’ve got you covered! Discover our teaching jobs in China and launch an exciting career as an international teacher. To apply for this role, fill out the below application form and an advisor will contact you with next steps.
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