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Thread: how much do foreign english teacher's usually make?
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[quote=GUEST40213,443077]I assume you are qualified to find work as a native language teacher. To get a decent legal job you need to be a native language (English?) speaker, hold a degree and teaching certificate (TEFL etc). You may need teaching experience (2 years) and usually be under 55 years of age. The better your qualifications the better choice of job. Jobs are available for lower qualifications but lower paid and often in unpopular areas. Beware, agencies work for their own benefit not for the laowai teacher. You have to apply for your visa from outside China so not much point in going there to look...and China is a BIG place! The employer must be registered with the government to employ foreigners, if they are not they cannot provide you with a Z visa. Without the Z visa you cannot work legally in China or obtain a residents permit. Some private schools are too small or greedy to be registered. They may suggest you get an L visa (tourist). It is illegal to work on an L visa. Contracts are usually for 6 or 12 months and will be in Chinese. Even if offered a translation, it is wise to get your own. The details may differ, check them carefully. There are good and bad employers. Schools are operated as businesses and some managers are unscrupulous. Most provide you with air fares and accommodation. You may find you are expected to give your time free for out of school activities, parents open days etc. You may also have to make up extra days in lieu of all the public holidays. Check if overtime is mandatory and if they pay extra. You cannot move from one employer to another if you don't like it.[/quote]
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