Major FAQ-China English teaching
Arrival and Departure Information
Who will arrange my flight to China ? Which airport should I book my flight into? Will someone pick me from the airport? If yes, how do I know about the person?
Teacher will be responsible for travel arrangement. Long term teacher who receive airfare reimbursement from the school will receive the monies into their account towards the cost of return airfare. Most teachers arrive into Beijing but please confirm with our offices, as the placements and points of arrival differ. A representative from your school or our office will meet you at the airport, carrying a sign that clearly states your name or purpose.
Which airport should I book my flight into?
Arrival destination depends on placement (or school). Normally, there are two international airports you can fly into, namely, Beijing and Shanghai International airport. We will notify you about your travel destination in your placement sheet.
Will someone pick me up from the airport? If yes, how do I know about the person?
Yes, please take care to forward your travel itinerary to our China in-country Coordinator and US office before your departure for China . You will be picked up by a staff member from your host school. They will hold a piece of paper with your name written on it, awaiting your arrival at the appropriate gate at your destination airport. In case no one is there, you can call our in-country coordinator, who can help with the picking-up or arrange the accommodations immediately.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
- Call our China in-country Coordinator from the airport and inform him of the possibly-delayed arrival time;
- Check your placement instructions pertaining to details of hotels that have been recommended for late arrival if your flight is to arrive after midnight;
How can I get into the hotel from the airport?
We normally don't recommend participants travel by them selves to the hotel. We arrange someone from the host school waiting in the airport. In case your arrival time is changed and thus you have to stay overnight in the hotel, please call a taxi at the airport and remember to ask for a receipt from the driver. Make sure that you call the in-country coordinator before boarding the taxi. Please call our China in-country Coordinator the next day and let him know your whereabouts, if possible.
What do I need prior to departure from my home country?
- Please make sure that you pack all your necessary documents (Passport, clothes, documents)
- Prepare financially, in advance to cover various expenses up to $50 USD
- Get your mind and spirit ready for the teaching duration you have committed as the cultural shock might be so strong that you may even want to quit the next week after arrival.
If I want to arrive earlier than the program start s, where do I stay and who will organize the accommodation?
In most cases, you will have to cover all expenses incurred by early arrival, but our China in-country Coordinator can make recommendations about booking hotel rooms and domestic traveling at a good price.
Will IFRE make a reservation at the hotel?
Yes, we do, and in most major cities in China , we do have good connections with reputable hotels at good prices. The prices range from USD $10-120 /night.
If I need to ride a bus, where do I get the information from?
The majority of volunteers are transported to the school by one a representative of the school. Bus riding from the airport to host school is very rare, but it does happen. For example: in the event that you need to take a bus ride from Hong Kong International Airport to your placement in Guangdong, please check with our China in-country Coordinator once your placement is confirmed.
How many days before I need to depart from China ?
Participants can depart from China anytime. But make sure that you will not over-stay on your visa. Fines are extremely high in China (sometimes, those who overstay their visa's allowable time are detained).
Who will drop me off at the airport?
The host school will send someone to drop you off at the airport upon your request after completion of your teaching assignment.
Can I store my luggage if I arrive earlier than my program starts?
Yes, and the fee charged by the airport storage sector is calculated by the hour. So, do not leave your luggage too long with them.
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