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Location
  • China
    • Beijing
    • Shanghai
    • Guangzhou
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School University Students

Program Details

Qualifications
  • Undergraduate Degree (in anything)
Job Type
Government
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School University Students
Housing
Apartment
Weekly Classroom Hours
20
Age Min.
21
Age Max
40

Pricing

Salary / Benefits
Roughly $2000
Starting Price
750
Price Details
Includes 120-Hour Online TEFL Course
What's Included
Accommodation Airfare Airport Transfers
What's Not Included
Travel Insurance Visa
May 14, 2023
Dec 31, 2023
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About Program

See China with your own eyes and kickstart your post-uni life alongside a group of adventurous grads through our 10-month China Teaching Experience

China is an obvious choice for adventure-seeking grads looking for something truly different. Shrouded in mystery, it’s a country of contrasts, with no end of things to discover. From the glamour of Shanghai to the authenticity of Guizhou, it’s full of opportunities — to travel, explore and expand your horizons.

On this 10-month teaching adventure, you’ll experience modern China in all its vibrant glory. You’ll dive headfirst into the mother of all new cultures, test the boundaries of your comfort zone, and gain the kind of knowledge and confidence that’ll make you stand head and shoulders above the crowd. What’s more, you’ll do it all alongside a group of equally adventurous Travel Grads.

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Program Highlights

  • Free Accommodation
  • Competitive Salary
  • Flight Reimbursement
  • Months of Travel Time

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4.94 Rating
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  • Benefits 4.75
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.9
  • Facilities 4.75
  • Safety 5
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Megan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

China Teaching Experience 2019

Mar 2, 2022

I arrived in China at the end of August 2019 and the support I received from Andrew before departure and upon arrival were second to none. Before leaving the U.K. he helped with everything from visas, degree legalisation, criminal background checks, the TEFL qualification, and was available 24/7 if you had any problems or questions. He was also incredibly flexible in terms of placement and takes all of your preferences into consideration - I was actually placed in my first choice school.

When I arrived in China I actually spent the first 8 days in Beijing at a teacher training camp, with around 30 other applicants from the Travel Grad program. This experience was invaluable and allowed us to make friends with each other - some of us were being placed in the same schools/cities, and some of us visited each other around the country during holidays.

I’ve met a lot of people in China who came here with many different companies, and I’ve heard a lot of horror stories about dodgy companies - taking too much money from their applicants, not providing support etc. I haven’t had any of these problems with Travel Grad and cannot recommend the program enough!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I had only been in China around 5 months before the pandemic began. The most nerve racking thing I experienced was deciding whether to stay in China or go home back to the U.K. Ultimately I decided to stay and it’s the best decision I have ever made - almost 3 years later and I’m still here!
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Great Wall of China
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Aggie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

China Teaching Experience

Mar 1, 2022

I was a 2020 applicant, and due to the pandemic it was such a challenging year to go to China. I have to say, the support I got from The China Teaching Experience was fantastic, and I don’t think I could have gotten that anywhere else. There was constant communication every step of the visa, travel process, quarantine and even when I started work in my new school. Whenever a challenge presented itself, I never felt like I had to deal with it on my own. I would definitely recommend CTE to anyone thinking about traveling to China.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Having to wait for the covid test results / HDC codes was the hardest part when traveling. I was so thankful to have CTE just a phone call away, and having someone to talk to about your worries makes the process so much better.
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Joanna
32
Female
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience

Feb 27, 2022

I went to China with my partner and we were helped all the way by TravelGrad. They made sure we were put in a school together and took all of our wants and needs into consideration to get the perfect school for us.
We were also helped the whole way with the TEFL training and with all the paperwork needed for visas and employment etc. which would have been almost impossible on our own.
We both had an amazing experience in a lovely, welcoming school and were lucky enough to be able to explore China and South East Asia in the school holidays.

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The Great Wall of China trip during our training camp
An elephant sanctuary in Thailand
Picking tea in the Chinese mountains
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Stephanie
29
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

China Teaching Experience

Feb 26, 2022

I had the opportunity to join the China Teaching Experience in 2019 and i can say that it was the best decision I have made. I have met wonderful lifelong friends and students out there! It is definitely an experience i will do all over again. It was particularly easy with my cohort and with Andrew's support that made the exciting and nervous experience more enjoyable. You will meet people from all over the world who are in the similar position as you, for sure you will not feel alone out there! (don't forget about the food and photos)

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The most nerve-racking moment was meeting new people , but you will meet people who are understanding and sociable. So its best to go out there and Google Translate is your best friend if you need any help travellling.
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Sarah
28
Female
Iraq
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Couldn’t have done it without TravelGrad

Feb 25, 2022

For anyone considering going to China with TravelGrad, I would 100% recommend it! They made the process so so easy. They broke down the process into little steps and helped me so much throughout every step! The team are so friendly and helpful especially Andrew! If I had any questions or problems, they would assist me as quickly as possible. I definitely felt at ease going with TravelGrad and I could not have done it without them, 10/10. If you are in two minds about going, go for it!! Honestly you won’t regret it :-)

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Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

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Sophie Lee

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CHINA TEACHING EXPERIENCE - Your Safe & Supported Route to Teaching in China
Sophie Lee

Interview

Why did you choose this program?

TravelGrad peaked my interest while I was finishing my third year of uni, during lockdown. I had a rough idea that TEFL would be my ticket to the world, and rather than backpacking, I'd have an anchor, salary and would learn a lot about the society & country I'd move to. Since the beginning, Andrew has been incredibly warm, honest, and timely with our interactions, which are all values of mine! It was a no brainer really.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

Winchester Uni encouraged me to have a GradIntel profile, to elevate my chances at employment. The organization treated me like a human, not a number, since the start. Likewise, TravelGrad assisted me with (basically) the whole recipe for what I needed to do to be accepted into the country (South Korea and China) and then all I had to do was jump through those hoops. It was not always easy (so much paperwork and details of course) but they made it incredibly simple for us.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Have fire in your belly, not in your mind: depending on where you go, ground your own purpose and have it in the back of your head. Because you're going into a different culture, there will likely be clashes inside of you, so at least you can do a 'good job' by your own metrics and not fall 'victim' to thinking you're useless or out of place. For example: I set out in my first year (in Korea) to target low confidence students and build their confidence up. So, when my managers would tell me I've been making this and that mistake, I had the choice to feel guilty and beat myself up, or to realize, actually, I'm not doing so bad, my girl raises her hand and feels safe to speak in my class now!

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Currently, I'm teaching in a Chinese public school. During my first term, I had Mondays off (3 day weekends, every week!) And my teaching hours were about 10 hours a week. They will change in the upcoming term, but it's been lighter than my previous placement, in Korea. I have lots of time to spend with friends, travel, plan ahead and enjoy myself. The scales, for me, tipped from heavy work and a slice of life, to lots of life and a slice of work.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was not making friends or meeting people, or people not liking me. I overcame it by facing it. And also being vulnerable and talking over these thoughts with new people who turned into friends, and also friends from back home. My views changed the more I opened up, more times than not, it was me against myself anyway! I also got lucky with the good people I met, I learned to be myself and welcome rejection (it won't matter in 10 years time, ZOOM OUT).

Any advice for someone who is on the fence about teaching abroad?

No matter your age, you're young (because you're still alive and breathing.) Life is for living, not only for autopilot antics. You could let time pass or you could live now! I have too many stories, some of them scandalous, but if we're to cross paths I'd probably share a couple with you. So, come join us foreigners & leave your bubble for a bit, if you don't like it~ least you don't have to wonder anymore. You'll replace your old nostalgia and have fun in the present, if you let yourself ✌🏼

About TravelGrad - Teach Abroad

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