The all-inclusive TEFL program that secures a position at a vetted school, helps you navigate quarantine and start the adventure you’ve been dreaming of.

Getting to China without connections and support is complicated. Say goodbye to the stress and take an easier route with Teach English In China.

Our team has helped aspiring teachers just like you secure teaching placements and successfully start their China adventure. Now, it’s your turn.

China is opening up, and quarantine has been scrapped

You’ve probably been waiting for weeks, months, years even, to kickstart your adventure. You’re desperate to experience the buzz of modern-day China…

…but you have no idea how to get there and you definitely don’t want to fall victim to a scam.

You just want to find the easiest (and safest) path through border control and into your new home. One that’ll take you from stressed to settled, helping you secure a reliable job and a legit work visa without going mad.

The good news is, it’s possible. China is opening back up and quarantine has been scrapped, so now is the perfect time to get started. And we can help you do it.

So, who are we?

We set up Teach English In China to help fellow adventure-seeking students and graduates embark on life-changing teaching adventures in – you guessed it – China. We’re a team of former ESL teachers who’ve been connecting ambitious graduates like you with life-changing journeys that light up your CV and help launch your career for over 15 years.

Through our awesome team and partner networks, we’ve built a small-but-strong set of placements seeking teachers like you. Even during the pandemic, we’ve helped teachers find teaching jobs, navigate the pre-departure process and cruise through quarantine.

And now, we want to help you.

The China Teaching Program

The China Teaching Program is a comprehensive placement service that reduces the stress of finding, preparing for and starting a teaching job in China. It guides you through the process step-by-step, giving you the time to focus on making the most of your adventure – you know, the stuff you’re actually going for. You will:

Secure a legal job

that comes with a work visa and a salary of up to 17,000 RMB/month (plus bonuses!).

Bag a professional certification

that’ll set you apart and give an extra credibility to that trip that’s taken so long to become a reality.

Experience China

and finally see what all the fuss is about. Explore megacities, venture to far-flung places and live post-lockdown life to the max.

Be the first to know

the latest rules on everything from job offers to entry requirements through regular catch up calls with the Teach English In China Team. 

Feel at home in a flash

and start making the most of your adventure from the day you emerge from quarantine (don’t panic, we’ll support you through this too!)

Build valuable connections

that help advance your career, enrich your social life and arm you with the network you need to make the most of your new home.

THE CHINA TEACHING PROGRAM

Your adventure includes…

We’re here to make your journey run as smoothly as possible. To help you get off on the right foot by saving time, money and hassle, the program guarantees: 

Money towards your flight

All our partner schools commit to contributing 8000-10,000 RMB towards your outbound flight from your home country. Note you’ll only receive this once you’ve arrived and started work, so will need to be able to cover the full initial cost.

A monthly housing allowance

Our partners take the stress out of finding somewhere to live by helping you find your new home, giving you a 2500-3000 RMB monthly housing  allowance and providing a place to stay while you search. 

Start-to-finish support

From the highs to the lows, we get what it’s like to live and teach in China. You’ll receive unlimited support from our advisors, who are here to answer questions, give advice and solve problems, every step of the way.

Professional development training

No experience? No problem. Whether you’ve taught before or not, pre-departure and post-arrival training sessions will equip you with the skills and confidence you need to take the classroom by storm.

Full visa application guidance

Getting a Chinese work visa isn’t easy right now. Why go it alone? Save yourself time and energy with step-by-step guides and assistance that take you from application to arrival without the stress of trying to make sense of the process.

Access to our community

It’s the people you meet along the way that make a good experience great. You’ll be put in touch with our awesome community of teachers – past and present – from day one, helping you adjust, settle in and make friends from the get-go.

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HOW IT WORKS

The school types on offer

You’ll need to keep an open mind on where you work. But whatever happens, you’ll kickstart your adventure in one of three different school types…

State School

Looking to fully immerse yourself in Chinese school culture? A public school’s the place. Work alongside local staff and teach classes of up to 40 students in a primary, middle or high school. You’ll follow a Monday to Friday schedule, leaving you weekends to roam around.

Private School

Get a taste of private education with one of these placements. Work Monday to Friday and teach slightly smaller classes of up to 25 students.

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Training Center

If earning potential is what you’re after, look no further. Training centers, aka extracurricular language schools, offer high salaries and awesome training opportunities. Note that does come at the cost of weekends – your schedule will likely run from Wednesday to Sunday.

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International School

If earning potential and long-term career development is what you’re after, look no further. International schools offer high salaries and a chance to teach other subjects than English, like Physics and Maths. Applicants with degrees in Physics and Maths who are not native English speakers can be considered for international schools.

HOW IT WORKS

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3… and 4…

Our application process is designed to get your adventure off the ground in just 4 steps.

Step 1

Choose your program

Get familiar with the program and the requirements to make sure it’s right for you.

Step 2

Send us your application

Craft your cover letter, upload your CV and answer a few simple questions.

Step 3

Chat to us

Jump on a 30-minute call and tell us a bit about you and what you’re looking for.

Step 4

Sign up

Submit your enrolment form and pay the program fee. Then… you’re all set!

YOUR INVESTMENT

And all that’s included

We’ll cut to the chase: we require all participants to pay a program service fee to cover the start-to-finish support, guidance, training, and resources you’ll receive. Choose from payment options depending on your budget and needs:

Training & Support

Fully paid teaching placement in trusted Chinese partner school

Help obtaining legal Chinese work visa (Z-visa)

Discounted TEFL course

Placements available in Shanghai & Beijing

Training and orientation sessions (online and in-person London meet ups)

Join our community of teachers on Impact’s China WhatsApp group

£630

(£550 if you already have a TEFL certificate)

Basic

Fully paid teaching placement in trusted Chinese partner school

Help obtaining legal Chinese work visa (Z-visa)

Discounted TEFL course

Placements available in Shanghai & Beijing

Training and orientation sessions (online and in-person London meet ups)

Join our community of teachers on Impact’s China WhatsApp group

Free, but a refundable deposit of £95 is required

OUR PROGRAM OPTIONS: Training & Support

Finding you a safe and trusted job with one of our partner schools in China, helping you get your Chinese work visa, and offering you a discounted TEFL course – is just the beginning.

The sought-after metropolis of Shanghai is an option for you if you choose this program. The bright lights lure many teachers to the incredible city, and with this program you can make it your new home.

Our extensive pre-departure training and support only available with this program ensure you’re completely ready to start your journey to becoming a teacher in China. In the form of Zooms and in-person London meetups we will prepare you with teacher training, cultural insights, and an orientation day right before you head off. It’s a fun and exciting day that gives you the chance to meet and socialise with likeminded people who’ll be joining you on your Chinese adventure.

Access to our Impact Teachers China WhatsApp group as soon as you’ve signed up provides you with the opportunity to get to know your teaching comrades, and future friends. The support our new teachers can offer each other is invaluable, and our team will be on hand to provide support and answer any questions you may have.

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OUR PROGRAM OPTIONS: Basic

We’ll find you a secure teaching job in one of our partner schools across China (excluding Shanghai). The job is fully paid, safe, and secure. We only work with schools that we trust and have had positive experiences with.

Assisting you in obtaining a legal and proper working visa for China (Z-visa) is our top priority. We have years of experience with the complicated process, and have helped thousands of teachers get the documents they need.

If you don’t already have a TEFL certificate then we’re pleased to offer you one at a discounted price, with a company we’ve worked with for many years. For just £80 you can access the course and achieve the qualification that unlocks not just teaching in China, but the world.

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HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

Who we’re looking for

While we’d love to help everyone who wants to launch a career in China, we’ve gotta follow the rules. So, as Chinese work permit laws state, this program is only open to applicants who:

Are native English speakers. You can apply as a non-native speaker if you have a degree in Math or Physics.

Hold at least a bachelors degree (in any subject)

Have the funds to pay for the program and associated costs

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STILL NOT CONVINCED?

This is for you if you’re…

An ambitious degree-holder looking to get to China pronto

A stressed and confused job seeker who doesn’t know who to trust

A China newbie who wants to know they’re supported by people who know their stuff

A sociable bee who can’t wait to embark on an trip with a group of likeminded people

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FAQs

Still got questions? See if we can help

Absolutely! We encourage you to let us know which type of school you’re most interested in working at if you already know. We have placements in 3 different types of schools: 

  1. State schools (Monday-Friday)
  2. Private schools (Monday-Friday) 
  3. Private training centres (Wednesday to Sunday)

Although we’ll do our best to accommodate these, it’s essential you’re open to any school type. That’s because a relatively small number of schools in China can currently invite foreign teachers, so your choice is limited.

The same goes for location. We can only place you where jobs are available. Recently our teachers have made it to Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Wuhan – some of the most likely destinations. Basically, we ask that you keep an open mind! 

All visa related fees are to be paid by you, the applicant. We’re here to guide you through the process and ensure you know what you need to do and when you need to do it, in the most efficient, affordable way. In some cases, your school may reimburse some, if not all, of the visa costs after you arrive and start work. 

Launching a teach abroad adventure is complicated and time consuming; we’re here to make it easier through start-to-finish support services that help you get a visa, get qualified, settle in, and make the most of your adventure. For our team to be able to do this, we require all participants to pay a program fee. If you want to go it alone, we’re not stopping you, but you’re much more likely to succeed with us to guide you.

Honestly, until we’ve spoken to you, we can’t. We first need to know more about you and what you’re looking for. The initial application and screening call are free of charge; you don’t need to pay a penny until you’ve decided to enrol. And by that time, we’re certain we can find a school for you. If on the off chance we can’t, don’t worry – you’ll be covered by our refund policy. 

Transparency is at the heart of what we do, which is why we keep you informed about everything, every step of the way. You’ll join our team and fellow teachers once a month for group Zoom updates on everything from PU letters to flights and quarantine. 

We keep things simple. If you’re not assigned a school or offered a contract through our program, you’ll receive a full refund.

However, if your plans change after you’ve agreed to a school and have signed a contract, we cannot offer a refund. A lot of work goes into getting you this far. Things like prolonged uncertainty about the school obtaining a PU letter, a COVID -19 infection after agreeing a contract that changes the school’s willingness to hire you, or the cost of flights to China are out of our control, and therefore not grounds for a refund.

Of course, we want to make sure you have a fulfilling adventure abroad. Should any of these matters affect your China plans, you’ll have the chance to transfer your program fee to an Impact Teaching programme in Thailand or Vietnam. Note that your chosen programme may require a small additional payment. 

No, there is no guaranteed start date. Rules are changing almost every day in China, so it’s hard to predict the country’s border policies and our partner schools’ ability to obtain PU letters. Based on our current applicants’ progress, expect an average of 6-9 months between the time you enrol on our programme and the time you can travel to China. 

Of course, there’s a chance it could be quicker or longer, which is why we suggest keeping your current job while you prepare for the move. 

If you’re a graduate looking for the fastest and safest way to secure rewarding employment in China, then this is for you.