Students with postgraduate degrees from Chinese or overseas universities now do not need work experience to be allowed to find mainland jobsForeign students who have completed their postgraduate degrees in Chinese or overseas institutions are now allowed to find a job in mainland China without any previous work experience.The Ministries of Foreign Affairs, E...

A Chinese friend of mine calls for a favor after school. Me being a good shepherd came to help. What I didn't know was that this favor got me involved some crazy events to follow.My Chinese friend lived in the States briefly when he was young. Now he works at some German company. He got a wife and a child. Wife puts the kid in some Pre-School (kindergart...

If you're Caucasian, have a pulse and all your teeth, you're guaranteed an English teaching job in Asia.This is a running joke in English as a Second Language (ESL) circles, which is indicative that racism abounds in the TEFL industry in the continent.For those with fair skin and a university degree or an English teaching certificate, finding a teach...

One of the biggest mistakes that ESL teachers make when they’re putting together an resumé is to use a standard CV template.  Applying for a job internationally requires more than just your average CV, however.Your CV should highlight relevant skill sets and your experience as a teacher, whether it’s in a professional or voluntary capacity. Interna...

Thinking of teaching in China? The ESL industry in China is booming and the demand for qualified English teachers is going up every day. If you’re one of the thousands of ESL teachers who have decided to make the leap to life in the Middle Kingdom, you’re in for an incredible adventure of a lifetime. Here are 12 tips to keep in mind during your first fe...

 United English, an English language training company in Beijing, cleared out its two learning centers and disappeared overnight on December 18. Its over 600 students pressed charges against the company, demanding a refund of their tuition along with many foreign teachers who had not been paid for months before the incident. The locked door of...

1. Contracts What sometimes happens:a. You fly into a new country on a one-way ticket and are expecting to find someone waiting for you at the airport to take you to your single apartment for a few days off before starting a trial period with the outgoing teacher. Instead, you’re left standing by baggage claim and have to navigate public transportation ...

By Phoebe BlaggThe British Council is recruiting people from the UK now to become English Language Assistants (ELAs) in China next academic year! There are plenty of reasons why you should apply. Former assistant Phoebe Blagg lists her top ten... 1. It’s good for your careerI applied for the ELA programme in China because I wanted to try teaching, to tr...