Teach English in Beijing
Beijing is China's capital city and one of the most important cities in the world. Bustling with culture, located in the north-eastern part of China in close reach to the sea. Beijing is host to some of the highest paying, top institutions and schools in the world. Teaching English in Beijing is extremely popular for foreign teachers and expats looking to work in China. With positions in Kindergarten, Primary, Middle, High, University and training centers as well as a number of non teaching opportunities, Beijing is a top-choice work destination for expats.
Salaries and working hours
Teaching English in Beijing offers high salaries with top-end management and excellent facilities. For training center work, as a native english speaker (with teaching experience) your salary range is 15,000-18,000RMB per month (After tax). Working hours are standard in training centers at around 20-25 teaching hours per week plus office hours. Additional classes are popular amongst teachers in Beijing, taking home an additional 200-300RMB per hour for private students is common.
Working visa requirements
Working visa's are stricter to obtain than other parts of China. To work in Beijing you'll need a BA degree or higher qualification, with at least 120 hour TEFL, TESOL or CELTA and at least 2 years post-graduate work experience including reference letters to get the working visa.
If you don't qualify, why not try a city nearby such as Tianjin, Qingdao or Dalian, all offering plenty opportunities to foreign teachers all year round.
