Working visa requirements to Teach English in China
Working (Z visa) for teaching English
Note: If your BA is in an education related field a TEFL is NOT required, 120 hour TEFL required for Shenzhen, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai.
If you qualify for the working visa in China, you must request one, if employers ask you to come to China on a tourist or business visa, we do not recommend you do this as a work visa can only be issued if you enter China with the Z visa.
Some employers may say they can convert a business or tourist visa to a work visa after you arrive, in this case you should get at least 3 or 6 month business or tourist visa and be prepared to fly to Hong Kong or nearby country to get your Z visa and re-enter China at a later date.
Other types of working visa in China
If you're going for a non-teaching role, Director of studies or other position a different type of working visa is offered. This type of working visa can be offered by any company in China, however they need to justify why a local Chinese national could not perform the position they are hiring for. A reference letter confirming 2 or more years related work experience in a non-Chinese company is required in all cases.
Working (Z visa) for professional and management roles
2. 21 to 65 years of age
3. 2 years post-graduate work experience (In the related field of employment. A Reference Letter IS REQUIRED)
Note: Any nationality can get this visa, note you must have a reference letter.
No BA Degree and Misc. working visas
If you do not satisfy the above requirements it is not possible to legitimately get a working visa in China.
If you know of friends working in China without a BA or the requirements listed above, either they had a working visa years ago when the rules were less strict and have renewed it since then, Or they are working on a Business or Tourist visa.
Many teachers still do work on a tourist or business visa although it comes with small risks. Usually, employers have good relationships with local police stations if this is happening and are rarely checked. Although, if you qualify for a working visa you should always try to get one as it saves having to exit the country every 2-3 months if you're on a Business or Tourist visa.
Important requirements to work in China
Financially, you must have around £1000/$1500 available to pay for your visas, flights and first month to live and work in China. Note that your initial costs are reimbursed to you at the end of your contract in the form of an end of contract bonus.
Key requirements
2. Available for a minimum of 12-month contract
3. Adaptable/Cultural awareness recommended
4. Chatty/Confident personalities will find teaching in China easy
If you've never taught before, there's no need to worry, full training and support is offered. Many foreign teachers who've never taught before learn to teach within 1-2 weeks.
Id | Title | Salary | Location | Hours | Housing | Students | Type | |
Job 14722 |
NON-NATIVES ACCEPTED + Work Visa, Kindergarten Teacher in Guangzhou | ¥11,000CNY to 15,000CNY /month. | Guangzhou HaizhuChina Guangzhou Guangzhou,Haizhu China 510000 , China | Monday - Friday | not provided | Kindergarten | Full time |
2020-08-13
2020-08-13
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WORK VISA PROVIDED FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS! Working for an established mega developer in China; this position offers excellent future career development opportunities as well as a solid salary with working visa. Work as a Kindergarten teacher in one of our exquisite Kindergartens in Haizhu District and you're sure to have an excellent opportunity for now and the future. With a salary reaching 15K + / month + 1,000RMB performance bonus for Non-Native English teachers this is a refreshing opportunity to get the full legal working visa as part of the contract. If you're interested drop your CV to us and we're happy to talk and discuss your options! ApplyDetails |
Job 14721 |
Kindergarten Teacher, Haizhu, Guangzhou - up to 25k / month + Working visa | ¥16,000CNY to 25,000CNY /month. | Guangzhou HaizhuChina Guangzhou Guangzhou,Haizhu China 510000 , China | Monday - Friday | not provided | Kindergarten | Full time |
2020-08-13
2020-08-13
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Working for an established mega developer in China; this position offers excellent future career development opportunities as well as a solid salary with working visa. Work as a Kindergarten teacher in one of our exquisite Kindergartens in Haizhu District and you're sure to have an excellent opportunity for now and the future. With a salary reaching 25K + / month + 1000RMB performance bonus the Native English teacher hitting the top-end of salary levels for this line of work right from the get go. If you're interested drop your CV to us and we're happy to talk and discuss your options! ApplyDetails |
Job 14708 |
Teach Adults Oral English classes in Zhuhai, Guangdong - Work visa provided | ¥10,000CNY to 16,000CNY /month. | Zhuhai XiangzhouChina Zhuhai Zhuhai,Xiangzhou China 361000 , China | 8: 30-12:00pm, 14: 30-16:10pm from Monday to Friday | not provided | Training center (Adults) | Full time |
2020-08-10
2020-08-10
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Zhuhai International Business College of Foreign Languages (Zhuhai iBS), who provides full time English, Japanese, Portuguese and Korean language training for adult students, have 3 campuses in Zhuhai, Guangdong with more than 1500 students currently and about 100 faculty and staff. We are now looking for full time foreign teachers to join in the professional team of English training.
School’s name: Zhuhai International Business College of Foreign Languages (Zhuhai iBS) Location: Tangjiawan Town, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China Job type: full time Job responsibility: Teaching Oral English Classes Positions available: 2 Rates:10,000—16,000 per month, depending on teaching experience and students’ assessment Accommodation: no Teaching hours: 8: 30-12:00pm, 14: 30-16:10pm from Monday to Friday (may plus one hour’s English Corner once a week) Students: Mostly adults Class size: 15- 30 students Visa information: Working visa provided if requirements are met Requirements: - Native English Speaker - Bachelor Degree in any field, education preferred -TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate - At least 1 year of English teaching experience - Good cooperative and communicative skills are preferred ApplyDetails |
Job 14662 |
Teach English in Training Center in Kunshan, Jiangsu, up to 20000RMB with Work Visa | ¥12,000CNY to 20,000CNY /month. | Jiangsu KunshanChina Jiangsu Jiangsu,Kunshan China , China | Work 6 days with totally 35 hours per week, one day off;totally 30 classes per week, 45 mins per class; you are required to work in another branch center on weekends | single apartment provided or 1000rmb-1500rmb provided as monthly housing allowance | Training center (Children) | Full time |
2020-07-31
2020-07-31
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Kunshan City, a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Suzhou province, is located in the Yangtze River Delta, between two metropolises, Shanghai and Suzhou.The city is well-known for its fabulous water resources and enriched human cultures. Of them, Kun Opera, which was presented in the Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony in 2008, and numerous water towns including Zhouzhuang, Qiandeng and Jinxi, are among treasures. Living in Kunshan, you will spend less than living in Shanghai or Suzhou, and you can share the beauty as they are close.
Job description: *Teaching English; *You are required to teach students in a training center; *The students are aged from 5-15 years old;
Benefits: *The salary is 12000RMB-20000RMB per month depending on your teaching experience *Z visa is provided; *Single apartment provided or 1000RMB-1500RMB provided as monthly housing allowance; *6000RMB provided as airfare allowance after completing a one-year contract;
Requirement: *Native English speakers; *BA degree or above; *TEFL/TESOL; *With teaching experience preferred;
Working schedule: *Work 6 days with totally 35 hours per week, one day off; *The teaching schedule is 30 classes per week, 45 mins per class; *You are required to work in another branch center on weekends; Apply Details |
Job 14661 |
Near the Beach! Teach in Primary school and Middle School in Huizhou, Up to 20000RMB with free accommodation | ¥18,000CNY to 20,000CNY /month. | Huizhou HuizhouChina Huizhou Huizhou,Huizhou China , China | Monday to Friday, 8:30am-12:00pm, 14:30-17:00pm, weekends off | free accommodation is provided | Middle school | Full time |
2020-07-31
2020-07-31
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We are looking for qualified and active native English speakers to work at our primary school and middle school in Huizhou and teach math, which is near the beach.
Job Description: *Teach math *You are required to teach primary school and middle school students *Primary school and Middle school are in the same place *The students are aged from 7-14 years old *Class size: 30 kids per class *Teaching material: Cambridge
Benefits: *The base salary is 18000-20000RMB per month *Work visa is provided *Free accommodation is provided *Arrival support is provided *Flight ticket prepaid or 5000RMB air ticket reimbursement is provided *Hotel reimbursement 800RMB *Reimbursement of half of the notarized fees 2000RMB for new teachers only *Holiday allowance is provided
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-12:00pm, 14:30-17:00pm, weekends off
Requirement: *Native English Speaker *BA degree or higher educational background *TEFL/TESOL certificate is preferred *Teaching experience in math is preferred ApplyDetails |
Job 14660 |
Primary school English teacher needed in Zengcheng district, Guangzhou, Up to 20K / month with accommodation | ¥18,000CNY to 20,000CNY /month. | Guangzhou ZengchengChina Guangzhou Guangzhou,Zengcheng China 510000 , China | Monday to Friday, weekends off ; 8:30am-12:00pm , 14:30pm-17:00pm | free accommodation is provided | Primary school | Full time |
2020-07-31
2020-07-31
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We are looking for skilled native speakers to teach at our primary school in Zengcheng district, Guangzhou, near Zhenlong metro station. Benefits: *The base salary is 18000-20000 RMB per month(according to your interview performance and teaching experience) *Free accommodation is provided *Work visa is provided *Textbooks : Outlines provided *Air ticket pre-paid or 5000RMB air ticket reimbursement is provided *800RMB hotel reimbursement is provided *2000RMB reimbursement of half of the notarized fees is provided fro new teachers ONLY *Christmas day off *Paid sick leaves
Teaching Schedule : Monday to Friday, weekends off ; 8:30am-12:00pm , 14:30pm-17:00pm
Qualifications: *Native speakers *BA degree or high education *TEFL/TESOL certificate *Teaching experience in primary school is preferred ApplyDetails |
Job 14659 |
Up to 13000RMB After Tax per month! Kindergarten English teacher in Meilan district, Haikou | ¥9,000CNY to 13,000CNY /month. | Haikou HainanChina Haikou Haikou,Hainan China , China | Monday to Friday 8:30am – 11:30am morning class schedule, 11:30am – 2:20pm resting lunch time, 2:20pm – 5:15pm afternoon class session, weekends off; | 1500rmb-2500rmb housing allowance provided depending on your teaching experience | Kindergarten | Full time |
2020-07-31
2020-07-31
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Hainan is known as the coconut island and a beautiful vacation place for most travelers across China. It is surrounded by beautiful beaches, clean air and blue skies. The locals are extremely friendly and enjoy to make friends with foreigners. Excellent kindergarten teaching opportunity in Haikou, Hainan. Quality school created to provide a higher level of education to students in Haikou island and to bring western culture to our next generation of students. A famous top education institution in Hainan well managed with excellent resources for teachers. Teaching with a Canadian curriculum all classes taught with foreign teachers. Not your average school in China, this employer will offer you international level employment and management standards akin to back home with a proven, reliable and top-end teaching syllabus.
Job Description: *Teaching English; *You are required to teach kindergarten students; *The students are aged from 3-6 years old; *Your are required to provide materials by yourself if we need *The class size is 12-15 students per class;
Benefits: *The base salary is 9000RMB-13000RMB After Tax per month depending on your teaching experience and qualifications (1 month probation depending on ability); *Z visa provided; *1500RMB-2500RMB housing allowance provided depending on your teaching experience; *Monthly bonus accrued given each semester; *Round-trip air ticket allowance depending on you stay here one year and follow your contract *Insurance benefits are give to you
Working Schedule: *Monday to Friday 8:30am – 11:30am morning class schedule, 11:30am – 2:20pm resting lunch time, 2:20pm – 5:15pm afternoon class session, weekends off; *5 classes per day, each class is 30 minutes; *Will have office time for lesson prep for 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon. Separate from lunch break time.
Qualifications: *Native English speakers; *BA degree; *TEFL/TESOL certificate; *At least 2 years teaching experience; *Some candidates just graduated accepted upon strict interview or education degrees; Apply Details |
Job 14658 |
Native or European Drama Teachers needed in Drama School in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, Up to17000RMB per month | ¥14,000CNY to 17,000CNY /month. | Guizhou GuiyangChina Guizhou Guizhou,Guiyang China , China | Two days off a week, 35 hours a week, no more than 25 class a week | 1800rmb as housing allowance is provided | Training center (Children) | Full time |
2020-07-31
2020-07-31
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Guiyang, the capital city of Guizhou province, is located in southwest of China.Guiyang is one of China's Spring Cities like Kunming .The climate is often mild and moist,neither extremely hot nor very cold. Spring,summer and autumn are the best seasons for visiting Guiyang.
Job Description: *Teach Drama *You are required to teach in Drama School *Your are required to lead drama/theatre and some TEFL-combined classes, teach research, class planning and curriculum development *You are required to participate marketing campaign, attend teaching training, participate the visualization of teaching video, assistance to other teaching project and lead school drama show and other theater relevant *The students age are from 4-12 years old
Benefits: *The base salary is between 14000-17000RMB per month *Working Visa is provided *1800RMB as housing allowance is provided *Annual bonus is provided *Air allowance is provided after complete one year contract *14-day paid public holidays and 5-day annual leave *20-day unpaid winter holiday *Teaching training is provided *Shipping or Excess Baggage Allowance RMB:1200.00 RMB:1800.00 for couple staff
Working hours: Two days off a week, 35 hours a week, no more than 25 class a week.
Qualifications: *Native English Speaker or European candidates with excellent accent *BA degree in Drama or higher educational background *TEFL/TESOL certificate is preferred *Clean criminal background *At least 1 year teaching experience ApplyDetails |
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