Teach and Travel China offers a one month intensive TEFL course combined with a five month teaching English placement, giving you the chance to travel, learn and teach in this amazing country.
Teaching English in China
Our programme is in two parts - below is a summary of what you will do during your placement:
>TEFL training course
Teach in China
The 4 week 'in-country' intensive TEFL course will provide you with all the necessary skills and knowledge to work as a teacher intern.
It's a full-time course (108 hours in total) and includes teaching methodology and teaching practice. You’ll also have a great introduction to Chinese culture and customs through group trips, activities and Mandarin lessons.
> Teaching placement
Apply your new teaching skills during the five month placement in a Chinese school.
Positions exist in kindergarten, primary and secondary schools throughout China and will be allocated according to your preferences and suitability. At the end of your placement you’ll be awarded with your TEFL certificate and a reference from your school.
As a teacher intern your main role will be to teach conversational English lessons. You will be expected to assist the teacher where needed or take lessons independently. You can also expect to get involved in lesson preparation and participating in after school activities and cultural events.
During the programme you’ll be paid a monthly allowance of 2000 RMB (approximately £175) and a completion bonus of 2500 RMB (approximately £220).
View the next available arrival date for Teaching English in China.
How long can I go for?
Teach and Travel China is a 6 month programme.
Following your 4 week TEFL course you’ll spend a whole semester in a Chinese school. You’ll have the chance to travel at weekends, during the school holidays and on completion of the programme.
Where will I be working?
The TEFL training is based in Beijing.
The school placements are located all over China and during the application process you can nominate your preferred region. See our FAQs section for more information about teaching English in China placements.
Who will I be working with?
During the TEFL training you will be with about 50-70 other international teacher interns.
During your Teach and Travel China placement you’ll be working in a school alongside Chinese teachers but you’ll be placed with at least one other international programme participant.
Where will I be living?
Accommodation is provided in the school grounds during the training and placement.
Apartments are well equipped and you will share a room with another participant on the programme. Food is served in the school canteen or restaurant and is included during training and throughout the school term.
When is the next Teach & Travel China arrival date?
The next available arrival date for teaching English in China is January 27th 2010.
To view all other available arrival and closing dates please visit our flights page.
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