Paid Teaching in China

• Teach 1 month to 12 months
• Only native English speaker
• Free room/food
• Salary per month ($200-$800 depending on length, qualification, and skills)
• No monthly fee. Only one time fee of $789 (includes insurance coverage for your protection)

Summary of Paid Teaching China

If you are interested in experiencing travel abroad but you can't pay the high fee for most volunteer abroad programs, then consider joining IFRE's paid teaching program in China . This program offers you opportunities for exploration and cultural immersion abroad while earning money with a skill you already have. Except a one time program fee of $789, there is no monthly fee or hidden charges. You will get a salary and many benefits, IFRE's partner schools offer good salary, free room and food, and even airfare reimbursement for long-term, contracted teachers.

Expect native English (citizens of US, UK , Canada , Australia , Ireland and other English speaking countries), there is no other qualification needed to teach in China . You can teach from 1 month to 1 year. If you hold a Bachelor's Degree in any subject and have one year of teaching experience with TEFL or TOSEL training from an accredited organization, you have the chances of drawing a monthly salary of up to US$ 800. IFRE paid English teaching in China is a great way to explore the intriguing land of China while teaching English to the aspiring school and college students and get paid for your teaching service, a rare and worthwhile opportunity for travelers.

Minimum Qualification/Skills

This program is for native English speakers only, citizens of US, UK , Canada , Australia, Ireland and other English speaking countries with English as a mother language. Extra certification and TEFL training give more opportunities of earning higher salaries.

Salary/Benefits

Benefits of Teaching English in China - Short-term: (1-3 months)

• Up to 2,000 RMB/month for a native English-speaker
• Up to 2,500-3,000 RMB/month for a native English-speaker with a degree in English
• Up to 3,000-4,000 RMB/month for a native English speaker having a degree in English, at least one year of teaching experience, and TEFL or TOSEL training
• Free food and accommodations. In some cases (when there is no school cafeteria), schools provide food allowances/coupons for groceries. This is paid together with a salary on a monthly basis. Volunteers will then prepare food for themselves.
• Room and meals with a Chinese family. A host family can be arranged if participants want to practice their Chinese language skills with a host father and/or mother. Please check with for availability.
• Help obtaining visa
• Services and support of field staff
• Guaranteed placement
• No travel stipends

Benefits of Teaching in China - Long-term: 4-12 months

• For a native English speaker, a monthly salary up to 3,000 RMB
• For a native English speaker with a degree in English and some experience in teaching, a monthly salary of 3,500 - 4,500 RMB
• For a native English speaker with a degree in English, at least one year of teaching experience, and TEFL or TOSEL training, a monthly salary of 4,500 -5,000 RMB
• Free food and accommodations. Some schools where there is no cafeteria, provide food allowance and grocery coupons to the teachers to prepare food by themselves
• Free health clinic at school
• Tour cost offer of 1,100 RMB for a 5-month contract
• Tour cost offer of 2,200 RMB for a 10-month contract
• Arrangement of host family upon the request of teachers and the availability. Free food and accommodations at the host family
• Assistance in obtaining visa to China
• Services and support of field staff
• Guaranteed placement
• Reimbursement of one-way airfare on a 5-month contract
• Reimbursement of round-trip airfare on a 10-month contract
• Teachers will be responsible for utilities

Reminder: Please read and fully understand the benefits summary that you receive together with your final placement information. All the information on salary, food, room and other issues of utilities are well explained in this summary. If you have any complaints about the summary, please let us know well in advance as we can convey it to the Chinese school officials for revision. Any complaints that you make regarding your benefits will not be valid after you arrive in China . However, please be assured that you will receive every benefits that is laid out in your placement package.

China Paid Teaching Program Fee and Dates

China volunteer teaching program starts on the first and third Monday of each month.

IFRE is a 501 (C) 3 organization so your program fee will be tax deductible as provided by law.

IFRE application and placement fee: US $789 (includes insurance coverage for your protection). The fee covers advertising, program promotion, and office expenses (rent, utilities, and staff salaries in USA office). Fee also covers airport receive, drop, China office expenses (rent, utilities, salaries, vehicle), communication, and project co-ordination.

There is no monthly or weekly fee in Paid teaching China program as room/food will be provided free by local schools.

Additional costs for volunteers.

Insurance, International flights, visa extension, personal expenses on water/soft drinks/entertainment, laundry, telephone, Immunization costs

Allocation of program fee