Teaching English in Yiwu, China
Report submitted on 19 March, 2022 by samiullah.
Teaching English in Yiwu, China:
How can teachers find teaching jobs in Yiwu, China?
There are many agents, that get paid by the schools to find new teachers. through the help of such agent, all documents can be easily arranged. this service is free for teachers.
The main English teaching jobs available are:
Full time English language school positions, part time English language school positions, agencies (send teachers to different locations), teaching at kindergartens / pre-schools, teaching at companies, private teaching (not through a school, agency, etc.).
What are the minimum teaching requirements?
University Diploma degree, TEFL certificate, no criminal record.
What teaching requirements would you recommend?
Any BA or BSc degree can do the job.
What are the levels of payment?
At first the payments are lower, 350RMB per day or $55. However, this gets doubled or further tripled as the time goes on and further experience is gained.
How many teaching days a week is normal?
5 days per week.
How many face-to-face teaching hours a week is normal?
20-25 hours per week.
What is the normal arrangement for holidays?
There are summer holidays for 20 days or more, and spring festival holiday 15-20 days off.
What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Yiwu, China to teach English?
Now is the time, as China is trying to develop faster, and wants all their young people to speak English fluently.
What are the positive aspects of teaching English in Yiwu, China?
Life can be simpler than it is back home.
What are the negative aspects for teaching English in Yiwu, China?
Language barriers, cannot communicate with the locals or Chinese teachers etc.
What are some of the teaching challenges for English teachers teaching the local people in your area?
The biggest challenge is the language barrier.
Living in Yiwu, China:
Are there any visa or other legal requirements to live in China?
Yes, all foreigners must get work visa to be able to do any job.
What is the cost of living like in Yiwu, China?
– accommodation is very cheap 16000rmb for a very spacious studio apartment.
– food can get a bit expensive, as foreigners are more likely to eat more due to hot weather, roughly would cost 100-120rmb per day for food
– other things are half the price they are in America or Europe.
What are the usual accommodation arrangements and how can you find accommodation?
Accommodation is arranged by the agent, whom will get the school to provide you with a room and other needs.
Other than teaching, what positive aspects are there for living in Yiwu, China?
Yiwu is the world’s biggest wholesale of commodities.
Other than teaching, what negative aspects are there for living in Yiwu, China?
The weather can get very hot and very cold.
What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Yiwu, China to live?
Get used to Chinese food.
What things do you miss most (other than family and friends) from your home country?
Just the food and my car. Western internet. At first you will not miss anything, as you will be exploring, however, slowly you will miss everything back home.
What things would you recommend to new teachers in your area to bring with them from their home country (e.g. things that are difficult to get in your location)?
– legalized criminal background check
– legalized university degree
– legalized TEFL certificate
About Me and My Work:
My Name: samiullah
Nationality: British
Students I’ve taught in China: Pre-school / kindergarten (4-6 years), elementary (6-12 years).
How I found my current jobs: Through an agent.
My school facilities: Very good – everything is available within the school, we have lots of breaks and lunch and dinner is free for both the students and the teachers.
What kind of teacher support is available at your school?: Training / workshops.
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