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Teach English in Beijing

Beijing's schools sit close together - training centres in Haidian and Chaoyang, kindergartens in Tongzhou and Fengtai, international and bilingual schools in Shunyi and the north-east - so you can change employer without leaving the city.

Central business district, Beijing
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Where are the live jobs in Beijing?

Beijing Haidian Kaiwen Academy

English teacher at a secondary school at Beijing Haidian Kaiwen AcademyListed as ELA / English Teacher (Secondary), Beijing

English abroad Teenagers

Beijing · China

$4,500 to $5,600 US dollars

Per month

Before you apply

  • The school covers visa fees.
  • A teaching credential or licence.
  • A master's degree is the minimum education.
  • Three years of full-time teaching experience.
  • Visa eligibility lists Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the US.
  • Eligible Candidates: Certified Teacher, University Graduate Minimum Education: Master Teaching Experience: 2+ years Licenses & Certifications: Teaching Credential/License
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Beijing Zhongyu International Education Consulting Service Co., LTD

English teacher at a school at Beijing Zhongyu International Education Consulting Service Co., LTDListed as Native English Teacher, China (multiple cities)

English abroad

Beijing · China

¥25,000 to ¥32,000 Chinese yuan

Per month

About $3,730 to $4,780 US dollars

Before you apply

  • Native English speakers only.
  • A 120 hour TEFL or TESOL certificate, or two years' teaching experience with a reference letter.
  • A bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Native English Speakers Only Degree: Bachelor degree or higher Certificate: 120 hours TEFL/TESOL certificate or two years teaching experience reference letter
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Cheyenne’s TESOL Recruitment Center

English teacher at a school at Cheyenne’s TESOL Recruitment CenterListed as ESL Teacher, China (multiple cities)

English abroad Adults

BeiJing · China

¥20,000 to ¥35,000 Chinese yuan

Per month

About $2,990 to $5,230 US dollars

Before you apply

  • A working visa and insurance are provided.
  • Native English speakers.
  • A TESOL, TEFL or CELTA certificate is preferred.
  • A BA degree or above.
  • Experience in a similar role is advantageous.
  • References from previous employers are preferred.
  • Native English Speakers BA Degree or above TESOL,TEFL or CELTA Certificate preferred.
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What does it cost to live there?

Studio, outer
¥3,000 to ¥5,000 Chinese yuan per month
1 bedroom, central
¥5,000 to ¥8,000 Chinese yuan per month
1 bedroom, outer
¥3,000 to ¥5,000 Chinese yuan per month
2 bedroom, central
¥8,000 to ¥14,000 Chinese yuan per month
2 bedroom, outer
¥4,500 to ¥8,000 Chinese yuan per month
Room in shared flat, outer
¥1,800 to ¥4,000 Chinese yuan per month
Groceries, cooking at home
¥1,000 to ¥2,500 Chinese yuan per month, one person
A cheap local meal
¥20 to ¥50 Chinese yuan
A mid-range meal for two
¥150 to ¥400 Chinese yuan
Single ride
¥3 to ¥5 Chinese yuan
A monthly transport pass
¥180 to ¥300 Chinese yuan per month
A taxi flag-fall
¥13 to ¥14 Chinese yuan
Utilities for an 85 m2 flat
¥250 to ¥500 Chinese yuan per month
Mobile
¥29 to ¥100 Chinese yuan per month
Broadband
¥80 to ¥130 Chinese yuan per month
A gym membership
¥100 to ¥600 Chinese yuan per month
Beer
¥5 to ¥25 Chinese yuan per 0.5 L domestic draft
A coffee
¥12 to ¥35 Chinese yuan

What visa do you need?

Visa
Z visa (work), with a work permit and a work-type residence permit The school that hires you starts the work permit notification before you leave home. The application asks for your passport, a bachelor's degree and either a TEFL certificate or two years of experience, plus a clean criminal record check; a residence permit lasting more than a year also needs a health certificate.

The Teach English in China guide carries the full visa section, requirement by requirement, with the wording each line comes from and its source. Live jobs in China.

When do schools hire?

Hiring
Two hiring waves, matching the two contract start months, with training centres recruiting all year round on top of them.

Where do these figures come from?