Funded Working Vacation (Almost) Anywhere in China (And Earn a TEFL Certificate)
Hi People!
So I recently signed up for a program called Gotoco that sets up interested English speakers with summer teaching placements in China. Room and board are included as well as a stipend. You can find out more here!.
All that isn't covered are your flight and visa costs (which can be hefty I know).
Also useful: Gotoco will provide flight discounts to those who spread the word (...so full disclosure).
I hope this is useful to any people interested in spending time in China on a budget while also earning their Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate!
Cheers
Posted Feb 7, 2019, 3:08 PM UTC
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I taught in China for 3 years be very, very careful of these organizations they will run you into the ground and pay you next to nothing. Also anti- foreigner sentiment is getting quite bad in China, and from what I understand from colleagues still there it is getting unpleasant. Also the accommodations outside of second tier cities are basic, I mean squat toilets, no shower just a hand held wand attached to the sink. My suggestion is get you TEFL here in the USA and apply to Universities in China. The accommodations and pay are far better then the elementary and High School level. Hope that helps
Ah, I see. I should clarify by saying that the program is run out of the University of Oxford where I am also based. The programs are short (2 weeks to 2 months) and are aimed mostly at students (though anyone can apply). The stipend is only to cover expenses so it's more of a fun get away than long term employment.
Is there anything specific I (or others) should be watching out for?