China TEFL Program – Shanghai

One of the largest and most densely-populated countries in the world, China is home to a variety of mysterious and influential cultures and exotic religions – all along with a colorful and engaging history. A country of striking natural formations, China is an awe-inspiring, friendly, and delightful land. Its beauty and diversity make China a popular destination for international volunteers wishing to make a difference in this corner of the world. A country looking to the future but never forgetting its past, China is the perfect place for those looking to begin their English-teaching abroad experience OR career.

The School

Situated on the estuary of the Yangtze River of China, Global Crossroad’s TEFL institute is located in Shanghai – the largest industrial city in China. With its amazing amount of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, Shanghai is an amazing city with an ever-vibrant nightlife.

Dates/Fees

Total program fee: $1450 2007   November 5 - November 30   December 3 - December 28

2008   January 7 - February 1   February 4 - February 29   March 3 - March 28   April 7 - May 2

Living Accommodations/Meals

Living accommodations and meals are not covered by standard course fees. However, Global Crossroad can arrange accommodations in nearby guesthouses. These air-conditioned accommodations are all clean and moderate with some located within walking distance to some of Shanghai’s most stunning attractions and exciting amenities. Accommodations are reasonably-priced (approximately $300 USD/month). Global Crossroad strongly recommends that participants budget approximately $10-30/day for food. Chinese cuisine is known the world-over as containing some of the most diverse tastes in the world.

Guaranteed Paid Teaching in China

Whether enrolled in our online TEFL course or one of our numerous abroad courses (in 17 destinations worldwide), Global Crossroad can guarantee a paid, English-teaching position in China for native English-speakers. Over the last five (5) years, Global Crossroad has sent hundreds of native English-speakers to China . Since 2003, we have sent nearly 1000 teachers to China . As an English-teacher in China, teachers not only receive free living accommodations and meals, but also receive a competitive monthly salary which can range anywhere from $200-$1000 (depending upon qualifications, length of commitment and location). For more information on this program, please visit: http://www.globalcrossroad.com/paid_teaching/china/index.php

Job Placement Services in Chile, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

Our success in China has inspired us to offer even more English-teaching opportunities in other parts of the world. We recently teamed up with a number of well-respected, long-established schools and language institutes all whom offer paid English-teaching positions in such countries as Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Chile, Vietnam, Mexico and Russia. Regardless of how and where you receive your TEFL certification, we can provide assistance in locating an English-teaching position in any of the above-mentioned countries.

Salaries and benefits vary from country-to-country and are usually determined by education and qualifications. Below is an example of some of the salaries English-teachers can expect to receive:

•  Vietnam : $300-$700/month
•  Thailand : $800-$1000/month
•  South Korea : $1800-$2500/month
•  Japan : $1800-$2075/month
•  Taiwan : $1950-$3850/month
•  Russia : $400-$700/month
•  Mexico : $10.50/hour
•  Chile : $150/month

Additionally, many of these countries offer a variety of benefits such as severance pay, bonuses, airfare reimbursement, living accommodations, meals, paid vacations, sick leave as well as health insurance. For more information pertaining to each school's benefits, please go to: http://www.globalcrossroad.com/paid_teaching/ .

Course Recognition

This world-recognized TEFL course is offered by our partner institute who is a member of the following professional organizations: The College of Teachers, Association of Illinois Bilingual Education (ITBE), International Association of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL), California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL), Association of International Educators (NAFSA), The International Accreditation of TESOL Qualifying Organizations (IATQUO), Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), TEFL Board and Illinois Department of Education. Note: currently, there is no singular, ruling body which oversees, governs or regulates the academic field of TEFL. 

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