Requirements

Don’t have any teaching experience? You don’t need any. We warmly welcome first-time teachers, alongside our many experienced educators, and provide all the training and resources needed to support you every step of the way and help you start strong. You will, however, need the following for the Chinese Government to issue you a teaching work visa. Don’t have these documents at hand? You can apply and provide them later.

A bachelor’s degree

Passport holder from:

A clear background check

Ability to live abroad for at least one year

A Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification

No TEFL? No problem! Find out if you qualify for a FREE TEFL when you apply.

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