Teaching English in China in 2025 is still a Smart Move
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English language teaching has been popular in China for thirty years?or more, although the job market has changed due to Covid and the move towards online learning.
However,?China is still the largest English language learning market in the world and it is still growing. Demand often outstrips supply and?so, if you are a native English speaker with a degree and TESOL, and are already in China, then you will likely have your pick of English teaching jobs.
Attractive Salaries and Benefits
Teaching English in China can be financially rewarding. TESOL-certified teachers can expect competitive salaries ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 USD per month, often accompanied by benefits such as free housing, flight reimbursements, health insurance, and end-of-contract bonuses. Expect more perks and a higher salary with more?experience.
A Foreign Teacher can expect to benefit from 3 to 4 weeks of paid holiday each year. Although the teaching week may seem short (16 hours of teacher contact) beware; large classes, additional marking and other responsibilities (such as delivering lectures on life in the West) may also be expected.
Legal Requirements for Teaching in China
A TESOL certification is increasingly becoming a standard requirement for securing a work visa in China. New education policies emphasise the importance of formal teaching qualifications, making TESOL essential for obtaining legal teaching positions in 2025 and beyond.
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Tips for Teaching in China
Global English TESOL graduates have access to the schools and job agencies listed on our site; many offering return flights, housing allowance and competitive salary.
If you are well-organised and are able to secure a position and sign a contract before your departure for China, you may be able to obtain a long-term work visa from the appropriate Chinese Embassy or Consulate (details in Useful Contacts). You will also require a medical certificate to secure this.
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All Global English accredited courses now include online English teaching as standard, which is important, as post pandemic much teaching has gone online, and may stay that way in some form.
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