What is the China Teaching Program.
	The China Teaching Program is a cooperative effort between the State Bureau of Foreign Experts of the Peoples Republic of China (The State Bureau) and World Exchanges Incorporated (WEI) a Canadian recruiting agency licensed by the State Bureau to recruit teachers for schools in China especially to meet the high demand for qualified English teachers.

Who is qualified for teaching positions in China?

Based on the State Bureau’s policies and regulations World Exchanges Recruits both senior teachers and teaching instructors. A senior teacher should have a Masters Degree with a minimum of or 3 years teaching experience or a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 10 years teaching experience . A teaching instructor should have a Bachelors Degree with two years work experience. Other qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

	Do applicants require a knowledge of the Chinese language?
	No, that is not necessary as all teaching is in English. A basic understanding of Mandarin is of course helpful for living an working in China but not a requirement.

	Are language lessons available?
	Yes . Free Mandarin lessons are available at the basic level to interested teachers.

	How long is the teaching contract?
	There are one and two year teaching contracts available for an academic year running from September in one year to June of the following year. Contracts are renewable.

	Who manages the schools?
	The academic program of the school is managed by an experienced, on-site Canadian or US teacher.

	What benefits to the teachers receive?
	Teachers receive a high Chinese salary , free accommodation , international airfare allowance , free Mandarin language lessons and travel opportunities in China and neighboring countries. Daily living assistance from bilingual office staff.

	How do teachers obtain a work visa?
	Once the teachers application documents have been accepted by World Exchanges they are submitted to the State Bureau of Foreign Experts. The Bureau issues a letter confirming the applicants “Foreign Expert” status and the school or local educational authority issues a letter of invitation. The teacher takes these two documents to their local consulate to obtain the work visa.

What are accommodations like?

Accommodations are provided either on site in specially provided foreign teachers residences or near to the school in self contained private apartments. All accommodations have private bath, western facilities, hot showers, cooking facilities , TV , refrigerator, microwave , beds desks bookcases etc. Rooms are centrally heated in the cold parts of China in air conditioned in summer where required. Laundry facility are also available.

	Is internet access available ?
	All teachers have free access to high speed internet through several computers located in the offices of each school. Private dial-up or high speed access is available in most residences at an extra charge.

What about health and medical care?

Health care service varies in place and between companies but good quality care is available in most large cities. There are hospitals in each location and most cities have specialist hospitals that can deliver excellent care based on western medicine . The college provides a basic level of coverage designed to cover routine doctors visits to local hospitals. and medicine prescribed by the doctor.

	Do the schools provide any additional medical insurance?
	No. Teachers must arrange their own medical insurance to cover major medical emergencies.

	What about prescription drugs?
	Many drugs are available in China but it is strongly recommended that teachers bring or arrange to have an adequate supply of prescription medicines from home to cover their needs while in China.

What are the schools like?

Although World Exchanges is licensed to recruit for all schools in China we now focus mainly on recruiting for WECL English Colleges in China. These are private English-immersion schools with a core two year-program designed to graduate students who are fluent, comfortable and confident in using the English language. Some of our schools are located on university campuses , others are independent schools.

	What ages are the students?
	The majority of the students are high school age to young adult although some of the students are mature adults and we have a few part time programs for younger students and for adult business people.

	Where are the schools located?
	At present we have schools in Beijing, Qingdao, Yantai and Xiamen but other locations are scheduled to open soon. All or our schools are located in well developed , prosperous cities with shopping , transportation and other services readily available .

	What subjects are taught?
	Courses include a core ESL program, other English subjects, Business and Social Studies/World Affairs.

	How many classes does each teacher teach?
	Each teacher teaches a maximum of 20 fifty-minute classes in a five day week.

	How large are the classes.
	As a rulle there are less than 30 students in each class.

Do teachers have time off for vacation and travel in China.

Yes our schools and most Chinese schools close for four weeks for a winter vacation (known in China as “Spring Festival!”) near the end of January coinciding with Chinese New year. The Chinese people also have national holidays for about one week each on May 1 (Labour day) and October 1 (National Day) as well as having new years day off. All holidays are subject to change according to the policies of the government. In addition western teacher are given holidays on Christmas day(if it falls on a work day) and Good Friday.

	Who can I contact for further information.?
	You can contact us anytime at our e mail address wei@chinateaching.com or call 416 369-9992 . Our director of recruiting is located in Canada.

	Why go to China to teach English?
	This is something only you can decide but, almost without exception, teachers who have taught in China in our program have had a greatly rewarding experience. Chinese students are motivated learners, the people of China are very hospitable and the country is a fascinating mix of rapid modernization and 5,000 years of history. It is an experience you wont forget or regret.

NOTE: The information is for reference purposes only, and is subject to change at any time, without notification.
Rev. Apr. 08