Teach English in China

  China

• Shanghai: 
Shanghai

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: year round

Description: China is a fascinating place to volunteer, providing immense cultural exchange opportunities for volunteers and students alike. We offer some of the most affordable volunteer positions available in wonderful programs that truly make a difference.

China has the world's fastest developing economy. The economic boom of the last 20 years has put the country at the forefront of world development, but has also created huge contrasts in society. Whilst living standards have risen rapidly for many Chinese, China still has approximately 130 million people living below international poverty lines. This economic boom has also brought a greatly increased need for English Language skills, increasing the demand for English teachers and providing opportunities for students from poor backgrounds through learning English.

Students in China are respectful and very hungry for knowledge and are a pleasure to teach in the classroom. This ancient culture provides many opportunities for a fantastic volunteer vacation experience.

Highlights: Volunteer Locations:

Shanghai City
In many ways the epitome of modern China, Shanghai is China's largest commercial and financial center. Located at the estuary of the famous Yangtze River people come here for its culture, its history, its people and its vitality. Travel to Teach volunteers teach English as a foreign language in 20 underfunded schools throughout the city.

Mian Yang, Sichuan
Travel to Teach's second volunteer location is in the city of Mian Yang in China's western Sichuan province. The vast Sichuan basin is bordered on three sides by mountains creating a mild tropical climate and extremely fertile lands, and the area has been a cultural centre for over 3000 years leaving numerous archaeological sites. Travellers are also attracted to the area by its national parks and the famous Wolong Panda reserve.

* You will work abroad, within another culture in a beautiful setting.
* You will learn to handle unexpected situations.
* The work you do will bring you closer to people of the country you visit.
* You will learn about yourself while learning about others.
* You will have memories and find friends for life.
* And you will make a difference to other people's lives in the process.

Qualifications:
- fluency in English
- committed
- open-minded and flexible
- interested in other cultures

Cost in US$: $850 for one month, $2970 for 6 months

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Hard working, fun loving, and enthusiastic. Curious and respectful of other cultures.

Age Range: 18-60

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Travel to Teach's Mission Statement: Travel to Teach is a non-profit organisation, which provides affordable volunteering opportunities to teach English whilst travelling abroad. Provide valuable working opportunities for our volunteers. Ensure genuine travelling experiences of different cultures at a cost that most travelers can afford. Teach English and Computer skills to the poorer parts of the world where too little education is provided. Travel to Teach has had the ambition to develop our programs according to Guidelines for Ethical Volunteering as presented.

Year Founded: 2001