If your first language is English, why not consider coming to Beijing to teach English? The average salary for an English teacher in Beijing is $1500-$3000/month!
As the capital of China, Beijing is one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in the world. Thousands of years of history have made Beijing the social and cultural center of China, and with the rapid economic development in recent years, no other city has been able to blend tradition and modernity as well. Living in Beijing is an experience like no other, and we know you’ll find the experience here to be unforgettable and fulfilling.
It doesn’t make much difference whether it’s a public, private or bilingual school in China. Most schools will provide you with accommodation, either on campus or near the school if you get a university position. If they don’t provide accommodation, make sure they will pay part of the rent.
How To Teach English In Beijing
In order to teach English in Beijing, most teachers will require a bachelor’s degree. TESOL or TEFL, either degree is not required. Some colleges will even require you to have a master’s degree (of any major) to be qualified to teach English.
You can go on a quick Google search, or talk to a Chinese friend, and it seems that everyone in China, at some point, has or knows someone who has taught or taught English who can be your doorway.
All About Teach English In Beijing
Hours
The work week is generally 40 hours, including 1-2 hours a day for lunch, and we are generally encouraged to rest and can take a nap.
Salary
Public and private teachers generally earn between 10,000 and 15,000 RMB, and if you are a freelancer, fees should be around 150 RMB/hour, depending on your experience. If you have a contract, there is a good chance you already have your own house and your employer has paid for it.
Vacation Time
Holidays in China are all holidays, which can add up to 5 weeks throughout the year (1 week for National Day, 2 weeks for Spring Festival, 2 weeks for various other holidays, plus Christmas, etc.)
Learn a little Chinese when Teach English In Beijing
You may think you need to know Mandarin. You may think you need to be a good, even experienced teacher. You may think you need a good nest egg, travel experience, a few courses in self-defense, or a lot of unnecessary stuff. Beijing is an affordable city and one of the safest big cities in the world. A lot of shops and merchants are using English and you will find it much easier to pick up Mandarin when there is no way around it.
No matter what one’s interests are, living and teaching in Beijing is exciting and fulfilling. Once acclimated to a new place, it really is like living in another part of the world. It’s a bustling city, full of bustling people going about their lives every day.