Qualifications for the Teaching Positions

Here's what you need to qualify:

- a baccalaureate degree (must be received 3 months before departure at the latest)

- an overall undergraduate GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.80 or higher on a 4.0 scale

- teaching experience (preferable but not mandatory)

- one year commitment beginning late August or Februar (February placement is limited and not guaranteed. If the February placement is not available, the applicant will be placed for the following fall position)

- an excellent command of NATIVE written and spoken English

- cross-cultural sensitivity or study abroad experience

- completion of application including 500 word essay outlining your reasons for wanting to participate in the program

- $100 application fee (non-refundable)

- health exam will be required in order to obtain your work permit in China

Teaching Positions in China Include*

Most 10-month teaching contracts include: 

- Free accommodation (fully furnished one or two bedroom apartment with A/C, TV, etc.)

- Monthly salary starting from 5,000 Chinese Yuan (around $750 US) and up to 13,400 Yuan (around $2,000 US) depending on Chinese host schools and your experience

- Round-trip international airfare paid upon completion of 10-month teaching contract

- Travel stipend each year for travel in China

- About one month paid school winter break

- Free medical care in China

* Conditions may vary according to qualifications of applicant and type of position. All the above mentioned benefits are provided by Chinese host schools, not by the program fee.

Teaching Duties

Although teaching duties vary from one school to another, average teaching loads range from 14 to 18 hours of instruction per week. The emphasis of teaching is on "conversational English" and North American culture. Many teachers may teach English composition, reading and American literature as well. Some teachers may also teach courses in subject field such as music, history, geography, or science courses in some international schools. As with positions in the states, teachers are expected to write lesson plans, take attendance, correct homework and even assist in academic counseling when needed.

This site is maintained by Teach in China Program gochina@marshall.edu.
Last Updated: September, 2008.