Teach in China
 

How to Apply for a Teaching Position

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Please send us the following:

1. the completed online application form.
2. your resume (1-2 pages)
3. two to three letters of references on official letterhead from people who have direct knowledge of your qualifications for the teaching position. (can be sent first by email to meet the deadline, the original letters of reference must be sent by mail also)
4. 500 word essay describing your interest in teaching and living in China (by email or by mail)
5. college degree transcripts (copies acceptable)
6. copy of college diploma or an offical letter from your university confirming your graduation date* * (if you have not graduated when you apply, your graduation date must be 2 months before your departure date to China)

7. copy of passport picture page* or a copy of your driving license if you do not have a passport
* (copy of passport must be submitted three weeks after your full acceptance to the program)
8. two passport size photos with your name printed on the back of the photos
9. $100 application fee (non-refundable) payable to: Marshall University Research Corporation

Please send all application materials by March 31, 2008 (or the approved extended deadline) for late August departure to:

Marshall University
Center for International Programs
c/o Teach in China
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
Email: gochina@marshall.edu

After we receive your completed on-line application, resume, reference letters, 500 word essay, college transcripts, $100 application fee, copy of diploma and copy of passport we will send you a letter notifying you of your conditional acceptance. Soon after this, we will contact you by email to arrange a phone interview.

Following phone interview, we will notify you of your full acceptance to the program. You will then be required to pay a $1150 program administration and placement fee in two payments. The first payment of $600 is due two weeks after the full acceptance to the program and the second payment of $550 is due four weeks after the first payment due date. Please make checks payable to: Marshall University Research Corporation

As an Appalachians Abroad Teach in China participant, you will be required to attend a 5 day Orientation program in late August that takes place in Shanghai, China. Accommodations during the 5 day orientation program are included in the program fee. In addition, a 45 hours of on-line TEFL training course for nine week period of time is provided to you at no extra cost starting from the fourth week of May to prepare you with skills of Teaching English as a Foreign Language and knowledge of the teaching resources.

Placement of your teaching position starts soon after your full acceptance to the program. You will receive two to three placement options in four or five weeks after we receive your first payment of $600. We will do our best to match your needs and preferences with those of the Chinese host school.

After your teaching placement is confirmed, you will sign an employment contract for a 10-month period beginning September 1st of 2008 with the Chinese host school. Marshall University will assist you with your travel and visa arrangements. We will continue to maintain contact with you during your stay in China and serve as your advocate.

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Last Updated: March 31, 2008.
 

 
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