Teaching English in China - Starts at USD400

  China

• Hangzhou: 
Hangzhou
• All Other Areas in China: 
Weifang,  Zibo,  Binzhou
• Xi'an: 
Xi'an

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month - all year

Description: The primary focus for volunteers teaching in China is teaching conversational English to Chinese students. Global Crossroad presently works with Chinese public schools and most of them are located in rural parts that serve the kids of farmers and lower class people. Non-native English speakers are also invited to join this project.

Highlights: There is a growing demand for English education in China, and with the economic growth, the importance of English education is growing as well. Many of the schools in China have established an 'English corner.' This is a place especially designed for teaching and learning English. These schools are very eager to get native English teachers but unfortunately, only private, expensive schools in city areas attract native English teachers. Most of the schools in the rural areas with poor resources remain searching for quality teachers for their English classes.

Therefore, as a volunteer English teacher in China, you will be a tremendous help teaching English at these resource-poor and rural schools. Regrettably, it is not currently possible to arrange free room and food because these schools do not offer extra salary like private schools.

Qualifications: No specific qualifications are needed to join the volunteer teaching project in China. However, volunteers should have a strong enough knowledge of English to efficiently teach its basics to Chinese students. Non-native speakers can also join this project provided they have these qualities. No salary or benefits will be offered to volunteer English teachers in the China project.

Cost in US$: 1 week: USD 400 to 12 weeks: USD 1500

Salary / Pay: Monthly stipend (varies depending on teaching experience)

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Someone interested in teaching English fundamentals, as well as assisting in traditional classroom activities such as music, drama, games, and painting

Age Range: +18 (underaged should have parent permission)

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Crossroad's Mission Statement: Global Crossroad offers many remarkable and challenging volunteer, internship, mini-adventure and cultural immersion programs to volunteers in fascinating countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Cambodia, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Peru. Our meaningful and unique programs engages our volunteers in projects that will uplift lives of poor children and women as well as allowing them plenty of opportunities to enjoy the historical, cultural and natural wonders of the host country.

Year Founded: 2002