Why not boost your CV by teaching at a Chinese university? This is a stimulating and rewarding experience for graduates who prefer the specific challenges of teaching older students.

Since 2002 Aston Language Centre has helped westerners find teaching positions at universities throughout China. Every year we send native English speakers to teach English in Chinese Universities. If you are interested in our teaching placements or want more information, please feel free to contact us.

Teaching Placement Details

Job Title:
EFL English Teacher

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1 Teaching conversational English and writing, which includes marking written work.
2 Participating in regular English Corners, where students practice their conversation skills.
3 Regular meetings with department head

Qualification and skills:
1 English native speakers
2 Two years working experience are an asset but are not mandatory
3 BA Degree or above
4 TEFL or TESOL Certificates are essential

TEFL Certification
Some universities can be flexible about the requirement for previous work experience but a TEFL or TESOL qualification is essential. Getting the training and certification is not necessarily a long and expensive process. See our Useful Links page for schools that offer short and distance learning courses for those with limited time and budget.

Full Academic Year English Teacher
Dates and Hours of Employment:
From 01 September 2008 or the end of February 2009
(Ten teaching months) – 16 to 18 teaching lessons per week
Two days off a week
Some duty hours for internal meetings, English Corner etc.
Typical Salary and Benefits Package (sample)
1. Salary 4000 RMB per month (no income tax payable).
2. Airfares are reimbursed, up to 8000 RMB (approx 600 pounds), at the end of the contract.
3. Rent free one or two bedroom apartment. Fully furnished with computer and bedding provided.
4. Internet access in the apartment.
5. Gas, electricity and water bills are included. However, telephone bills are paid by the tenant.
6. Internet allowance of up to 100 RMB per month.
7. Airport pick up.
8. A work permit in China is provided.
9. Medical allowance of up to 1000 RMB.
10. Travel allowance of up to 2000 RMB.
11. Full salary paid during the school break (Chinese New Year + May holiday + October holiday, in total around 6 weeks).
12. Help with booking tickets and hotels.
13. Orientation and School day-trip.
14. Bilingual liaison.

Five Month Contract (One academic semester)
Dates and Hours of Employment:
Five month contract from 01 September 2008 or from the end of February 2008
16 to 18 teaching lessons per week
Two days off a week
Some duty hours for internal meetings, English Corner etc.
Typical Salary and Benefits Package (sample)
1. Salary 4000 RMB per month (no income tax payable).
2. Airfares are reimbursed up to 4000 RMB (approx ￡300 GBP) at the end of the contract.
3. Rent free one or two bedroom apartment. Fully furnished with computer and bedding provided.
4. Internet access in the apartment.
5. Gas, electricity and water bills are included but telephone bills are paid by the tenant.
6. Internet allowance of up 100 RMB per month.
7. Airport pick up
8. A work permit in China is provided. However, applicants must get a business or tourist visa before traveling to China.
9. Medical allowance of up to 500 RMB.
10. Traveling allowance of up to 1000 RMB.
11. Full salary paid during public holidays (either May or October), about one week.
12. Help with booking tickets and hotels.
13. Orientation and School day-trip.
14. Bilingual liaison.

Anqing Teachers College: www.aqtc.edu.cn
Anhui University of Technology and Science:
Bengbu Medical College: www.bbmc.edu.cn
Chizhou Normal College: www.cntc.edu.cn
Hebei Normal University:
Huanggang Normal College:
Tongling College: www.tlu.edu.cn
Tongling Technical College: www.tlpt.net.cn
Wannan Medical College:
West Anhui University: www.wxc.edu.cn
Xuanchen Vocation Technology College: www.xczy.net.cn
Unfortunately, some of these websites are in Chinese only.

To apply for a university teaching position, please send a CV, a photocopy of your passport, BA Degree and covering letter via e-mail to: chufang01@yahoo.com.cn
or contact Caroline Huang on +86-13003034247 (Mobile phone), +86-553-3834699 ext 805 (daytime).
Fax: +86-553-3824112
Address: Aston Language Centre, 6th Floor, 34 Chun-An Road, Wuhu, Anhui Province, P R China , Postcode: 241000