 TES All Jobs in China General Information China is not so much a country as a huge world in its own right. The ambition of the nation is to be the world's largest economy and most educated observers expect that it is only a matter of time before this aspiration is met. But it is not simply the economic dynamism and the strange contrast of cultures that draws the traveler. Thousands of years of history, philosophy and culture are clearly evident and in a sense all of the political events of the 20th century are merely a grain of sand on the beach of Chinese history. Cantonese and Mandarin are the official languages, however, in a country of around 1.3 billion spread over nearly 4 million square miles, there is a cornucopia of different dialects and idioms. The reality is that Cantonese will serve you well in some parts of the country, however, only Mandarin is intelligible in other areas. Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism make up the majority of those observing religious practice. There is also a tiny minority orientated to Christianity and Islam. The economic powerhouse facet of modern China has created huge demand for TES All teachers. Some 450 million English learners exist in the country. This growing demand has meant in recent years that there are positions available for those without any specific qualifications other than being a native English speaker. However, those with a dedicated TES All certificate will find they are in the best position to apply for the better paid jobs with good benefits. Teaching China is one of the biggest TES All markets in the world today and the demand for TES All qualified teachers is growing on a daily basis. A TES All certificate is all you will need with a TES All qualification you are likely to be offered a teaching position wherever you apply in China. The demand is huge. With language institutes you can, in the main, expect to find yourself teaching those who work in business, less so those doing it just for fun. This needs driven market makes for sharp, well motivated students. Don't expect to find people dozing at the back of the class. Commensurately, these people are paying for the privilege and will expect a respectable, well turned out, private professional teacher. Another thing to be aware of is that many students will have been studying English for a number of years and may have considerable awareness of grammar, such as tenses. Be on your metal and prepare well. You don't want to have your knowledge of tenses tested by your students who learned them all by heart before they were 10. One often finds a disparity between knowledge and oral and written dexterity. For example, students may be quite unused to hearing English spoken by a native speaker. Conversely, some, from experience in the tourist industry, speak and comprehend with great dexterity but perform poorly in writing. Many students will be working toward Cambridge proficiency standards, hence an awareness of a curriculum for the various Cambridge exams is helpful. Because of the huge variety of standards in education you can expect a commensurately patchy student body. Some will have very little experience. However, others, privately educated, will have many years experience in studying English. Your students are likely to be very motivated. It is the Chinese way for students to learn by rote and repeat everything that the teacher says. Hence, work needs to be put in to ensure that students comprehend areas such as nuance and the teacher's task is to get the students thinking rather than simply repeating what has been said to them. Visas and regulations. Getting a work permit in China is relatively easy these days. Theoretically, the Chinese government classifies teachers as either foreign experts or foreign teachers. Technically, in order to qualify as a foreign expert, one should have a master's degree in something like English linguistics. However, there are not too many people of this ilk wandering around China. Whatever one's educational status, one should apply to be a foreign expert. The authorities can only say no, and if you have this status then your prospects of finding a really good job are much better. To apply to be a foreign teacher, again, very desirable status, one should have an undergraduate degree. Again, whatever one's educational status, this should be applied for. Once again, the authorities can only say no. Perhaps the wise job seeker, in the best of all possible worlds, directs their attention to their visa requirements and entitlements. This will depend on what your country of origin has fixed up with China. You can find all about this from your local embassy. Think about also what you have to do to renew your visa. All the way back home or does a cross-border trip do nicely. How many times can you renew your tourist visa and whether you can apply for a work permit in the country? Popular destinations Beijing has come a long way in recent years and one can put to rest ideas of uniformed guards parading, Soviet style, around shrines to Mao. Simply put the capital is becoming westernized. English foreigners and things western are all fashionable and you can expect no shortage of curious natives asking you questions and wanting to be friendly. Hong Kong, on the other hand, is a quite different experience. A place where a chaos of cultures has been going on for centuries and a place where people have become accustomed to the different being commonplace. The slick public transportation system allows you to move with ease through the hustle and bustle and amidst all the hubbub, it permits easy access to quiet, contemplative oases such as public parks and temples. Truly a place to dive in and live the life or rather lives. Shanghai, on the other hand is the new hot spot of lifestyle revolution. It has a fantastic atmosphere of excitement and change and boasts fabulous restaurants and phonetic nightlife. If you are after something a little different, then Tibet may capture your imagination. High in the Himalayas, regarded by natives as a different country to China, it's a great place to get lost in the monasteries and culture and to gather your thoughts amidst truly breathtaking scenery. Getting a job. A modicum of preparation prior to setting out will pay dividends. Think of not one country but the continent of Asia. You may come to value mobility once you hit this part of the world. Once, it is a very good idea to contact all of the Asian embassies in your country of origin, inquiring about teaching and visas and see what you get back. You will find that you have a nice big file folder of leads and information that will vary from country of origin to country of origin, Asian embassy to Asian embassy. There are avenues that can be utilized to gain a placement prior to setting out. Asian and Stanford universities run volunteer programs in various countries, a component of which is Tezal teaching. Stanford's program, for example, is open to graduates and graduating seniors and charges a fee that covers the cost of flights, training, visas and insurance. The Chinese Education Association for International Exchange has 37 provincial offices and is in the business of placing teachers. The British Council is active in China and works in cooperation with the Chinese education authorities. Now that the law has changed in China, a plethora of private language institutes have sprung up, these can be accessed via chanadasaal.com and jibchina.net. For some, getting a job will mean knocking on doors, hence, the need to have your certificates at the ready. Really qualified and more importantly, well turned out, organized and enthusiastic teachers are in short supply. If they like you, they will most certainly find some teaching for you. Hence with China it is perfectly feasible to get a good job before setting out and also to work with a work permit. What shows not to do this, then one of the best and most realistic propositions is to build a working life based around constructing a portfolio a few hours here and a few hours there, bearing in mind that revenue from privates can double a teacher's income, one should always be on the lookout for private students, whatever one's employment or visa status. The market for those wanting private tuition or conversation practice is huge and potentially very lucrative, therefore should not be neglected. Give yourself time to build a portfolio of work. This is the best safeguard to both your income and employment status. Due to the rapid growth of China's economy, the demand for TESOL teachers is steadily increasing year on year. Qualified teachers are able to find promising job postings year round all over this huge country. With your TEFL TESOL certification in hand, you are sure to land your dream job in China, whether it's in the big city or in one of the more rural areas of the country. If you enroll on our internationally accredited TESOL training program in China, you get to choose between three prime locations, Beijing, Shanghai and Zhuhai. Many TESOL graduates find that they love the country so much that they decide to stay or venture off to one of China's many neighboring countries where there is also a high demand for English teachers such as South Korea, Japan and Taiwan. Don't worry if you have a busy schedule as our training centers in China operate throughout the year and enrollment is possible every month. Each training center is unique, but all of them offer you the most professional and high-level teacher training in the country. China is one of the world's most interesting countries to spend time in due to thousands of years of history and a love for tradition, paired with an economic boom that is broad about a rapid rate of modernization. On top of that, China is such a big country that it has something to offer everyone. TESOL course in China's capital who doesn't dream of visiting the Great Wall of China are wandering through the endless chambers of the forbidden city. However, Beijing's exquisite attractions don't only include prestige cultural heritage sites, it is also home to some of the most popular restaurants in the world. If you are looking for the finest peaking duck after a tiring day of work, you will surely find it in Beijing. Besides local attractions, Beijing is also an excellent hub to get to other interesting places throughout the country via its international airport and major bullet train stations. TESOL course on the Pearl Sea. A tropical climate along the coast of the South China Sea is waiting for you in our second TESOL training destination of Zhuhai. Two of the world's most influential cities of Hong Kong and Macau, also referred to as the Las Vegas of the East due to its bustling nightlife and casinos, are only a short train or bus ride away. North of Zhuhai, you are also able to visit China's third largest city, Guangzhou. This entire area of southern China is influenced by the Cantonese way of life, with Cantonese being spoken more predominantly than Mandarin and the sweet and sour cuisine of Dim Sum and Co. Being the locals' favorite. If you decide to enroll on our TESOL course in Zhuhai, you will certainly get a very different China experience than 2,000 km away in Beijing. TESOL course Shanghai. Shanghai is the commercial capital of China and the place where the rich and famous like to reside. With our training center being located in the center of downtown Shanghai, all the major attractions are within easy reach. The convenient subway system also makes it possible to visit the city's green and lush suburbs within a matter of minutes. If you are looking for the best shopping districts and the most vibrant nightlife that China has to offer, then Shanghai might be your best choice. If you get tired of the bustling city life, take a bullet train to some of the most beautiful water towns and historic sites in the country. You will not regret obtaining your TESOL certification in one of Asia's hottest metropolises.