What's Required to Teach in China?! | A Step by Step Guide + Advice for New Teachers

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  • Опубліковано 26 гру 2024

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  • @qdbusy
    @qdbusy 7 місяців тому +14

    Girllll , I needed this,I'm literally finishing off a TEFL certification plus my university degree and I want to first start teaching online then MAYBE IN PERSON ,Travel abroad,thanks a Bunch Aleese... I'm doing BA in English and Environmental Science❤❤ I'm in South Africa lol

  • @paigebuns
    @paigebuns 12 днів тому

    I am in contact with New Peak China and it is going well so far. Very helpful recommendations thank you for sharing!

  • @faithesprit81
    @faithesprit81 25 днів тому +1

    Oooh something in the air we all want to come to China✨✨

  • @sincerelylatoshamonique8781
    @sincerelylatoshamonique8781 4 місяці тому +2

    Excellent video. I'm from NYC, and have been teaching ESL here for almost four years. I am actually considering making a major move to China. Thank you for dropping these golden gems of information. Very detailed, and straight to the point. 🌹

  • @NomadicMotions
    @NomadicMotions 7 місяців тому +32

    Love that this video came out when just yesterday I signed a contract to move to Nantong In september to teach english!

    • @Bexy508
      @Bexy508 7 місяців тому +5

      We are moving to Nantong this year also. Congratulations! 🇬🇧

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  7 місяців тому +5

      Congrats! I'm so excited for you!

    • @TobekaMbadlanyana
      @TobekaMbadlanyana 6 місяців тому +2

      Congratulations to you. Do you mind sharing your recruiters, my documents are ready.I'll appreciate .

    • @NomadicMotions
      @NomadicMotions 6 місяців тому +1

      @@AleeseLightyear Ah thank you so much! You're channel has been fundamental in preparing myself to move and start a new life in china!

    • @NomadicMotions
      @NomadicMotions 6 місяців тому

      @@Bexy508 Thank you! and that's so cool you're moving there aswell!

  • @mevans3291
    @mevans3291 7 місяців тому +11

    Very informational and EXCELLENT VIDEO!!

  • @sassclem3190
    @sassclem3190 7 місяців тому +5

    I am a Science teacher in the UK and I've always to experience working in another country.
    I don't think I'd be a good English teacher but I have seen in the past for Science teachers in Chinese schools (this is on a British teaching website) and it always peaked my interest, so I found this video quite interesting!

    • @islamicreminders3090
      @islamicreminders3090 6 місяців тому

      Why are you teaching in the UK ? worst place to teach . Kids have no respect nowadays

    • @TobekaMbadlanyana
      @TobekaMbadlanyana 5 місяців тому

      Hai hope you're well.I would like to book consultation, I'm South Africa.Can you share your email address please

  • @leslynmoore
    @leslynmoore 7 місяців тому +7

    Great value, you got this baby!! and you look great.

  • @Echoechostar
    @Echoechostar 7 місяців тому +15

    Next can you talk about working hours, salary, benefits, etc.? 🙂

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  7 місяців тому +9

      Most def!

    • @facelessdailyincome
      @facelessdailyincome Місяць тому

      @@AleeseLightyear hi, thanks so much for this content, do you know some teachers who were able to bring their kids/family to China? Thank you.

  • @daniellewilliams7560
    @daniellewilliams7560 7 місяців тому +4

    So Interesting, I’m on a career change kick right now.❤🎉 you look happy 🎉

  • @onlyoneam
    @onlyoneam 7 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for this info, there is so much online but I'm only listening to my girl Aleese!

  • @charliely1833
    @charliely1833 4 місяці тому

    I’ve never taught before but this video definitely got my interest and the thinking of the possibilities of teaching/travelling. Great video Aleese!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @charmingst9850
    @charmingst9850 7 місяців тому +1

    You are so kind even the old folk disrupt you!

  • @evebrown7977
    @evebrown7977 7 місяців тому +5

    I'm a nonnative English speaker, but I have a US passport. That's all it takes!
    I know a few nonnative English speakers who teach. But, they also have a Master's in English, tho. Not all of them....

  • @dailyrecipeshandbook9349
    @dailyrecipeshandbook9349 3 місяці тому +1

    I appreciate your guidance 😊

  • @islamicreminders3090
    @islamicreminders3090 6 місяців тому +1

    Almost completed my tefl 120 .

  • @natalieclairezaloumis2174
    @natalieclairezaloumis2174 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you. Really good presentation ❤

  • @Mash88-c7k
    @Mash88-c7k Місяць тому +1

    What about teaching other subjects like chemistry in china?

  • @ManjeetKaur-g9x
    @ManjeetKaur-g9x 6 місяців тому +2

    You are so beautiful teacher 😄

  • @jellibear2011
    @jellibear2011 6 місяців тому +6

    Good information- just something VERY important to mention. If you're looking for a teaching job, NEVER EVER and I mean that NEVER sign a contract through an agent! They will steal your money, do unlawful deductions and never pay you on time. Always sign the contract with the school or university directly. I speak from personal experience: my first teaching job was through an agent. The school paid him 14K but he paid me 10K (I only found out when I was leaving the school). I also always had a struggle to get my salary and more than once I had to threaten and report him to the school. So PLEASE BEWARE of agents and sign the contract with the school, kindergarten or university directly!

  • @u.e8377
    @u.e8377 7 місяців тому +3

    Hi! Thanks for the informative video. I’m coming to China next month from the UK on a university study exchange. What types of apps and banking systems should I install before coming to make the transition smoother? Thank you xx

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  7 місяців тому +1

      Congrats on your big move! I suggest wise.com. Easy online bank service to transfer money anywhere. You will need to open a chinese bank account when you arrive and then let the bank staff help you ti downlaod and navigate the app for that. Other than that, just alipay and wechat for money.

    • @falconfrank548
      @falconfrank548 7 місяців тому +1

      i suggest you to dowload one VPN before you come here,since many apps like Google,UA-cam will be banned here in China.

    • @u.e8377
      @u.e8377 7 місяців тому

      @@AleeseLightyear can I use foreign bank cards with Ali pay and wechat and what vpns work in china. Also any recommendations for translation apps? thank you!

  • @MauritiusMoments
    @MauritiusMoments 7 місяців тому +3

    What things are there to do socially? Most of what I see online is people talking about restaurants or bars but I wouldn’t want to do either as my main social activity. Do you or other expats do other activities? What are some popular things people do socially?

    • @Banmuyuan
      @Banmuyuan 7 місяців тому +3

      What do you do normally? It could be similar in China.

    • @BestluckYan
      @BestluckYan 7 місяців тому +2

      sports, Yoga, paintings, music, dancing....there are many options

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  7 місяців тому +3

      I think you can watch a lot of my other videos to get a visual answer to this question.

  • @MICH_World
    @MICH_World Місяць тому

    Do most TJobs cover for flight fare?

  • @MathanMJ369
    @MathanMJ369 25 днів тому

    How about from the Philippines???

  • @BenMoro74
    @BenMoro74 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm new in your Chanel, and I want to teach English in china but I don't know where to start

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  7 місяців тому

      Did you even watch this video? 🤣🤣 Perfect for someone in your current position.

    • @BenMoro74
      @BenMoro74 7 місяців тому

      I did but I don't know much

    • @BenMoro74
      @BenMoro74 7 місяців тому

      Your video is helpful thanks 👍🏽 can you suggest me one of best site you mentioned?

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  6 місяців тому

      @@BenMoro74 All of the sites I mentioned are good

  • @KH-ik3jg
    @KH-ik3jg 7 місяців тому +3

    Dang they are all up in your video 😂

  • @inosukewife6899
    @inosukewife6899 9 днів тому

    How do you get a teaching license ?

  • @lewisnchen649
    @lewisnchen649 5 місяців тому

    Actually, you need pass a examination to get a teacher certificate before teaching if you are a Chinese. It seems more easy for the English native speakers to get the job.😊

  • @KafabusaUmar
    @KafabusaUmar Місяць тому

    I hav just seen the video but i need your help and link to chain , i hav a bachelor's degree in aLiterature in English and English language

  • @laurenspry4654
    @laurenspry4654 3 місяці тому

    Another creator recently posted a similar video, and said that although you do not explicitly need a teaching license to work in China, you now can only work in Kindergartens without the license. He said you can come to China, start in a kindergarten, work on the license from China, and then move up the ranks after you complete it. Thoughts?

    • @laurenspry4654
      @laurenspry4654 3 місяці тому

      This was a recent video posted on "the veracity podcast" youtube

  • @blessedannamaria6436
    @blessedannamaria6436 Місяць тому

    Girl me here in Canada want to come back to China any advice or option?

  • @inmytravelstoday
    @inmytravelstoday 6 місяців тому +1

    I've taught in China before and am now looking for a new contract. I talked to a recruiter last night and they asked for a "finders fee" of 150 dollars. Red flag! I know full well that recruiters get a percentage from the school where the teacher is placed. What are your thoughts?

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  6 місяців тому

      Recruiters should never ask for money!! Huge red flag! Try to apply directly to schools or use sites that I mentioned in the video

  • @Lina_MRain
    @Lina_MRain 4 місяці тому

    😊which tefl do you guys recommend 😢

  • @adventuresofmilly
    @adventuresofmilly 7 місяців тому

    How do you do your intro edit pleasseeee

  • @mowa99
    @mowa99 5 місяців тому +1

    May I ask you, which VPN do you recommend for China?

  • @AqsaKhalid-p9e
    @AqsaKhalid-p9e День тому

    Hi! I am looking for a job in china. Could you pls help me how can I apply?

  • @moroccaninchina7089
    @moroccaninchina7089 4 місяці тому

    Hello, I would like to ask you, did you monetize your channel in China ?

  • @willow7435
    @willow7435 7 місяців тому +1

    How difficult was the Z visa process?

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  7 місяців тому

      In what regard?

    • @willow7435
      @willow7435 7 місяців тому

      @@AleeseLightyear time wise for the application process, paperwork or other information needed, response time for acceptance or denial, etc.

  • @teedee1170
    @teedee1170 7 місяців тому +1

    Can you tell us what subjects you teach in China? And what age group you teach?

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  7 місяців тому

      I currently teach high school. That's where most of my experience is and what I enjoy. I teach Drama + Academic English

  • @Luvluna19
    @Luvluna19 7 місяців тому +1

    Is teaching experience necessary cause lot of jobs ask for teaching experience , I’m graduating this year so I’m a fresher

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  7 місяців тому

      Not necessary but it's perfered. I suggest doing some volunteer work, student teaching or get an online teaching job to give you a leg up on other people applying for teaching jobs.

  • @nicolebeltran6770
    @nicolebeltran6770 6 місяців тому +1

    Do you know something about spanish teachers? Cause im not native english speaker but im english teacher in my country.

  • @eso_academy
    @eso_academy 19 днів тому

    Hey sister my name is Nelson from South Africa. I do have a Bachelor degree however the actual certificate is with my University hence I have some outstanding fees to pay. Will that be a problem ?

  • @soravegetabulma3019
    @soravegetabulma3019 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi Aleese I am learning Mandarin Chinese and i am from Belgium in Europe but i studied in America and i received my High school Diploma in Dallas Texas would that be ok to become an English teacher in China ?

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  2 місяці тому

      You need a college bachelors degree in order to teach in China

  • @Iamstevenyang
    @Iamstevenyang 4 місяці тому

    What's the pay like or difference between getting a teaching license vs the TEFL certification? I heard that that license will get you higher paying teaching jobs.

  • @МаринаМанджиева-э9р
    @МаринаМанджиева-э9р 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi красивое видео 😊😊😊😊

  • @georwoogle
    @georwoogle 7 місяців тому +2

    👍👍👍

  • @BleuAre
    @BleuAre 4 місяці тому

    I'm from Ireland. I'm a bit discouraged after watching this since I always saw Ireland being one of the countries named in adverts. Is it still possible for me to get a job?

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  4 місяці тому

      Yes, Ireland is consider a native english speaking country in China, so you can get a job

  • @NewAgeRanger
    @NewAgeRanger 7 місяців тому

    Hi Aleese!:) With regards to educational requirements do you just need a certified proof of your degree or both diploma and grades? I have a graduate degree and looking more to teach at the college/university level, maybe primary school level. Thank you

  • @shariqarshad4384
    @shariqarshad4384 5 місяців тому

    Hi dear Aleese ,you are doing great! Its Sumaira from Pakistan. I'm good at English but not that fluent.I'm being teaching since last 20 years.Can I apply for teaching job ?plz must reply.

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  2 місяці тому

      Hi, there, you need to be fluent in English and have a bachelors degree. I have other videos about how to get a teaching job

  • @AUSRick12
    @AUSRick12 5 місяців тому +1

    Age!! Doggonnit!! waited too long.... LOL

  • @marshy7308
    @marshy7308 2 місяці тому +1

    why am i born in a non native speaking country it always makes things more difficult :c

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  2 місяці тому

      There are still options for you to teach in China! Just try kindergartens or second tier cities in China

  • @petey9712
    @petey9712 7 місяців тому

    I am Chinese- Canadian would that be difficult for me to find job to teach english.

    • @itsme2be
      @itsme2be 7 місяців тому +2

      In China they prefer non-ethnic Chinese native English speakers but if you speak English natively and also speak Chinese, then you can get hired.

    • @NO1xANIMExFAN
      @NO1xANIMExFAN 7 місяців тому +1

      yea probably not. if you're asian looking then they might turn you down for not "looking the part". kinda of ridiculous I know

    • @kenyup7936
      @kenyup7936 7 місяців тому

      In China they prefer non-ethnic asian native English speakers. that's why if you're black or white (no offensive) who from english speaking countries congrats .

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  7 місяців тому +1

      It's going to be much harder due to a lot of bias and backward thinking as schools unfortunately prefer non-Asian teachers, but it is possible. Just need to be a bit more diligent with the job search and more open to school type and location.

    • @Sting1
      @Sting1 5 місяців тому

      Is a racial issue the government should start cracking down on.

  • @luozifan1965
    @luozifan1965 7 місяців тому

    I don''t know if I will ever get equivalent salary as an American-licensed science teacher originally from China.😹

  • @sindhtestprep6057
    @sindhtestprep6057 7 місяців тому +1

    what about non -natives ? they cant be an English teacher in china

    • @AleeseLightyear
      @AleeseLightyear  6 місяців тому +1

      They can, I mentioned that I don't know much about how to get a teaching job as a non-native because I'm not totally sure how easy or difficult the process is.

  • @rickyp6815
    @rickyp6815 5 днів тому

    I don't think it's accurate that you must be under 55 initially as I have been offered work myself - legally - and I know people who have gone there older that that.

  • @MirandaBailey-01
    @MirandaBailey-01 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for all thiw info!!🩷