No. We actually never use Chinese in the classroom. Don't worry if you think that sounds strange; when you take our sponsored TEFL course, it will become clear how we do this. And when it comes to life outside of work, most cities in China have English road signs and English metro station names. Restaurants mostly have menus written in English, and if not, they generally have pictures. Learning some basic survival Chinese when you arrive, such as addresses for taxis, is recommended, although it is just to make things a little easier. Nowadays, you can do most of your daily tasks using translation apps in English!

Yes! While of course, it depends on your lifestyle, you certainly can save on your teacher's salary. The salary is above average in China, so there's an opportunity for you to save, pay off student loans, or put some money aside for holiday plans.

Yes. While we value those with previous experience, it is not a requirement. We will provide all the skills, training and professional development you need to feel confident in the classroom. As long as you have a bachelor's degree, we can support you with the rest.

You are not alone. We have a large community of English teachers in China who are here to support one another. EF has its own social network to ask questions and seek assistance. Along with that, we organize social and cultural events for our staff so they can meet others and enjoy all that China has to offer.