Potential Offer for China ESL Training Center
Hey everyone,
Wanted to get a pulse check on a quality of life on potential offer at an ESL training center in Ningbo City in Zhejiang Province.
Work Schedule: 13:30-20:30 during the week, 8:00-19:30 (Sat, Sun), 2 days off.
Class size: 12-14
Monthly salary: 16-23k before tax
Housing allowance: 1-2k
Business Insurance
200RMB for full attendance per month
Annual leave: 5 personal days, 3 sick days, and I assume public holidays.
Local airport pickup, team travel twice per year.
I'm 28 from the States and have 2.5 years of ESL teaching experience, a 120HR TEFL, and a master's degree. While I don't think this is the best offer I can get, I am Asian American and I definitely feel the lack of opportunities I'm getting because of it (this is the first bite at an interview/offer I've really had this season). Just want to see if I'm being severely lowballed or if this is something that's still respectable.
Thanks in advance!
Posted May 1, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC