What's Required to Teach in China?! | A Step by Step Guide + Advice for New Teachers

[@qdbusy]

Girllll , I needed this,I'm literally finishing off a TEFL certification plus my university degree and I want to first start teaching online then MAYBE IN PERSON ,Travel abroad,thanks a Bunch Aleese... I'm doing BA in English and Environmental Science❤❤ I'm in South Africa lol

[@Echoechostar]

Next can you talk about working hours, salary, benefits, etc.? 🙂

[@AleeseLightyear]

Most def!

[@sincerelylatoshamonique8781]

Excellent video. I'm from NYC, and have been teaching ESL here for almost four years. I am actually considering making a major move to China. Thank you for dropping these golden gems of information. Very detailed, and straight to the point. 🌹

[@mevans3291]

Very informational and EXCELLENT VIDEO!!

[@AleeseLightyear]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NomadicMotions]

Love that this video came out when just yesterday I signed a contract to move to Nantong In september to teach english!

[@Bexy508]

We are moving to Nantong this year also. Congratulations! 🇬🇧

[@AleeseLightyear]

Congrats! I'm so excited for you!

[@TobekaMbadlanyana]

Congratulations to you. Do you mind sharing your recruiters, my documents are ready.I'll appreciate .

[@NomadicMotions]

@@AleeseLightyear Ah thank you so much! You're channel has been fundamental in preparing myself to move and start a new life in china!

[@NomadicMotions]

@@Bexy508 Thank you! and that's so cool you're moving there aswell!

[@sassclem3190]

I am a Science teacher in the UK and I've always to experience working in another country. I don't think I'd be a good English teacher but I have seen in the past for Science teachers in Chinese schools (this is on a British teaching website) and it always peaked my interest, so I found this video quite interesting!

[@islamicreminders3090]

Why are you teaching in the UK ? worst place to teach . Kids have no respect nowadays

[@TobekaMbadlanyana]

Hai hope you're well.I would like to book consultation, I'm South Africa.Can you share your email address please

[@leslynmoore]

Great value, you got this baby!! and you look great.

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thank you!!

[@dailyrecipeshandbook9349]

I appreciate your guidance 😊

[@daniellewilliams7560]

So Interesting, I’m on a career change kick right now.❤🎉 you look happy 🎉

[@onlyoneam]

Thanks for this info, there is so much online but I'm only listening to my girl Aleese!

[@AleeseLightyear]

Happy to help!

[@charliely1833]

I’ve never taught before but this video definitely got my interest and the thinking of the possibilities of teaching/travelling. Great video Aleese!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@charmingst9850]

You are so kind even the old folk disrupt you!

[@jellibear2011]

Good information- just something VERY important to mention. If you're looking for a teaching job, NEVER EVER and I mean that NEVER sign a contract through an agent! They will steal your money, do unlawful deductions and never pay you on time. Always sign the contract with the school or university directly. I speak from personal experience: my first teaching job was through an agent. The school paid him 14K but he paid me 10K (I only found out when I was leaving the school). I also always had a struggle to get my salary and more than once I had to threaten and report him to the school. So PLEASE BEWARE of agents and sign the contract with the school, kindergarten or university directly!

[@natalieclairezaloumis2174]

Thank you. Really good presentation ❤

[@AleeseLightyear]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@evebrown7977]

I'm a nonnative English speaker, but I have a US passport. That's all it takes! I know a few nonnative English speakers who teach. But, they also have a Master's in English, tho. Not all of them....

[@islamicreminders3090]

Almost completed my tefl 120 .

[@ManjeetKaur-g9x]

You are so beautiful teacher 😄

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thank you! 😃

[@MauritiusMoments]

What things are there to do socially? Most of what I see online is people talking about restaurants or bars but I wouldn’t want to do either as my main social activity. Do you or other expats do other activities? What are some popular things people do socially?

[@Banmuyuan]

What do you do normally? It could be similar in China.

[@BestluckYan]

sports, Yoga, paintings, music, dancing....there are many options

[@AleeseLightyear]

I think you can watch a lot of my other videos to get a visual answer to this question.

[@laurenspry4654]

Another creator recently posted a similar video, and said that although you do not explicitly need a teaching license to work in China, you now can only work in Kindergartens without the license. He said you can come to China, start in a kindergarten, work on the license from China, and then move up the ranks after you complete it. Thoughts?

[@laurenspry4654]

This was a recent video posted on "the veracity podcast" youtube

[@u.e8377]

Hi! Thanks for the informative video. I’m coming to China next month from the UK on a university study exchange. What types of apps and banking systems should I install before coming to make the transition smoother? Thank you xx

[@AleeseLightyear]

Congrats on your big move! I suggest wise.com. Easy online bank service to transfer money anywhere. You will need to open a chinese bank account when you arrive and then let the bank staff help you ti downlaod and navigate the app for that. Other than that, just alipay and wechat for money.

[@falconfrank548]

i suggest you to dowload one VPN before you come here,since many apps like Google,KZbin will be banned here in China.

[@u.e8377]

@@AleeseLightyear can I use foreign bank cards with Ali pay and wechat and what vpns work in china. Also any recommendations for translation apps? thank you!

[@lewisnchen649]

Actually, you need pass a examination to get a teacher certificate before teaching if you are a Chinese. It seems more easy for the English native speakers to get the job.😊

[@Iamstevenyang]

What's the pay like or difference between getting a teaching license vs the TEFL certification? I heard that that license will get you higher paying teaching jobs.

[@Lina_MRain]

😊which tefl do you guys recommend 😢

[@moroccaninchina7089]

Hello, I would like to ask you, did you monetize your channel in China ?

[@KH-ik3jg]

Dang they are all up in your video 😂

[@BenMoro74]

I'm new in your Chanel, and I want to teach English in china but I don't know where to start

[@AleeseLightyear]

Did you even watch this video? 🤣🤣 Perfect for someone in your current position.

[@BenMoro74]

I did but I don't know much

[@BenMoro74]

Your video is helpful thanks 👍🏽 can you suggest me one of best site you mentioned?

[@AleeseLightyear]

@@BenMoro74 All of the sites I mentioned are good

[@inmytravelstoday]

I've taught in China before and am now looking for a new contract. I talked to a recruiter last night and they asked for a "finders fee" of 150 dollars. Red flag! I know full well that recruiters get a percentage from the school where the teacher is placed. What are your thoughts?

[@AleeseLightyear]

Recruiters should never ask for money!! Huge red flag! Try to apply directly to schools or use sites that I mentioned in the video

[@soravegetabulma3019]

Hi Aleese I am learning Mandarin Chinese and i am from Belgium in Europe but i studied in America and i received my High school Diploma in Dallas Texas would that be ok to become an English teacher in China ?

[@AleeseLightyear]

You need a college bachelors degree in order to teach in China

[@teedee1170]

Can you tell us what subjects you teach in China? And what age group you teach?

[@AleeseLightyear]

I currently teach high school. That's where most of my experience is and what I enjoy. I teach Drama + Academic English

[@NewAgeRanger]

Hi Aleese!:) With regards to educational requirements do you just need a certified proof of your degree or both diploma and grades? I have a graduate degree and looking more to teach at the college/university level, maybe primary school level. Thank you

[@mowa99]

May I ask you, which VPN do you recommend for China?

[@AleeseLightyear]

Astrill VPN

[@mowa99]

@@AleeseLightyear Thank you.

[@Luvluna19]

Is teaching experience necessary cause lot of jobs ask for teaching experience , I’m graduating this year so I’m a fresher

[@AleeseLightyear]

Not necessary but it's perfered. I suggest doing some volunteer work, student teaching or get an online teaching job to give you a leg up on other people applying for teaching jobs.

[@nicolebeltran6770]

Do you know something about spanish teachers? Cause im not native english speaker but im english teacher in my country.

[@AleeseLightyear]

I don't really know

[@georwoogle]

👍👍👍

[@BleuAre]

I'm from Ireland. I'm a bit discouraged after watching this since I always saw Ireland being one of the countries named in adverts. Is it still possible for me to get a job?

[@AleeseLightyear]

Yes, Ireland is consider a native english speaking country in China, so you can get a job

[@adventuresofmilly]

How do you do your intro edit pleasseeee

[@МаринаМанджиева-э9р]

Hi красивое видео 😊😊😊😊

[@shariqarshad4384]

Hi dear Aleese ,you are doing great! Its Sumaira from Pakistan. I'm good at English but not that fluent.I'm being teaching since last 20 years.Can I apply for teaching job ?plz must reply.

[@AleeseLightyear]

Hi, there, you need to be fluent in English and have a bachelors degree. I have other videos about how to get a teaching job

[@willow7435]

How difficult was the Z visa process?

[@AleeseLightyear]

In what regard?

[@willow7435]

@@AleeseLightyear time wise for the application process, paperwork or other information needed, response time for acceptance or denial, etc.

[@marshy7308]

why am i born in a non native speaking country it always makes things more difficult :c

[@AleeseLightyear]

There are still options for you to teach in China! Just try kindergartens or second tier cities in China

[@AUSRick12]

Age!! Doggonnit!! waited too long.... LOL

[@AleeseLightyear]

Wish there wasn't age limits

[@luozifan1965]

I don''t know if I will ever get equivalent salary as an American-licensed science teacher originally from China.😹

[@petey9712]

I am Chinese- Canadian would that be difficult for me to find job to teach english.

[@itsme2be]

In China they prefer non-ethnic Chinese native English speakers but if you speak English natively and also speak Chinese, then you can get hired.

[@NO1xANIMExFAN]

yea probably not. if you're asian looking then they might turn you down for not "looking the part". kinda of ridiculous I know

[@kenyup7936]

In China they prefer non-ethnic asian native English speakers. that's why if you're black or white (no offensive) who from english speaking countries congrats .

[@AleeseLightyear]

It's going to be much harder due to a lot of bias and backward thinking as schools unfortunately prefer non-Asian teachers, but it is possible. Just need to be a bit more diligent with the job search and more open to school type and location.

[@Sting1]

Is a racial issue the government should start cracking down on.

[@sindhtestprep6057]

what about non -natives ? they cant be an English teacher in china

[@AleeseLightyear]

They can, I mentioned that I don't know much about how to get a teaching job as a non-native because I'm not totally sure how easy or difficult the process is.

[@MirandaBailey-01]

Thank you so much for all thiw info!!🩷