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Question 1

Is a degree necessary for a teachers Z-visa? Why do some TEFL schools say that a degree isn't necessary if you have a TEFL certificate? Also, many visa application centres in Canada never ask for a degree certificate. Even the Chinese Consulate in Toronto doesn't have a degree listed on the list of required documents to obtain a Z visa. If a Z visa is processed by the Chinese Consulate without proof of degree status, is there any chance that, once in China, your visa can be invalidated and you can get into legal trouble? Ideally I would like to teach in Shenzhen, but I only have a 200+hr TEFL certificate from INTESOL along with 30+hrs of in-class experience. I don't have a degree though, but I also don't want to be deported.

Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 01:42:27 +0000 3233 views (view)

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Is a degree necessary for a teachers Z-visa? Why do some TEFL schools say that a degree isn't necessary if you have a TEFL certificate? Also, many visa application centres in Canada never ask for a degree certificate. Even the Chinese Consulate in Toronto doesn't have a degree listed on the list of required documents to obtain a Z visa. If a Z visa is processed by the Chinese Consulate without proof of degree status, is there any chance that, once in China, your visa can be invalidated and you can get into legal trouble? Ideally I would like to teach in Shenzhen, but I only have a 200+hr TEFL certificate from INTESOL along with 30+hrs of in-class experience. I don't have a degree though, but I also don't want to be deported.

Question 2

Hello, in January I am moving to Beijing. I am from The Netherlands (Europe) and I am looking for a job in Beijing. I am a non native English speaker but I got my Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English and a bachelor's degree and had Academic English. Could you advise me in this regard?

Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:20:36 +0000 2901 views (view)

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Hello, in January I am moving to Beijing. I am from The Netherlands (Europe) and I am looking for a job in Beijing. I am a non native English speaker but I got my Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English and a bachelor's degree and had Academic English. Could you advise me in this regard?

Question 3

Hello, I am doing Masters in Business Administration from a university in Wuhan and currently looking for a non-teaching job in Wuhan. Can you guide me in this regard?

Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 08:03:49 +0000 3127 views (view)

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Hello, I am doing Masters in Business Administration from a university in Wuhan and currently looking for a non-teaching job in Wuhan. Can you guide me in this regard?

Question 4

Hi am bachelor degree holder and i had one year teaching experience. i want to find teaching job in china so is they have any english teaching job for non natives.if yes please guide me.

Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:30:06 +0000 3010 views (view)

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Hi am bachelor degree holder and i had one year teaching experience. i want to find teaching job in china so is they have any english teaching job for non natives.if yes please guide me.

Question 5

HI am from the Philippines and I teach and do administrative works but I do not have any CELTA or TEFL certification. Can you help me find work there in China?

Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 05:31:55 +0000 2946 views (view)

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HI am from the Philippines and I teach and do administrative works but I do not have any CELTA or TEFL certification. Can you help me find work there in China?

Question 6

age question. I am just retired US executive with experienc in Sales, business development and marketing of technical products. I have done work un 67 countires and just marreid a chineee woman in Shanghai. I am not ready for a rocking chair. And do not need any Chinse Social benefits. But everything I apply for says I am to old. What do I do?

Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:19:26 +0000 2731 views (view)

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age question. I am just retired US executive with experienc in Sales, business development and marketing of technical products. I have done work un 67 countires and just marreid a chineee woman in Shanghai. I am not ready for a rocking chair. And do not need any Chinse Social benefits. But everything I apply for says I am to old. What do I do?

Question 7

hello, I am an Indian passport holder with a B-Tech Degree, and experience in teaching too. Interested to work in China. Won't I even get a chance to apply and grab a job?

Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:27:03 +0000 2928 views (view)

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hello, I am an Indian passport holder with a B-Tech Degree, and experience in teaching too. Interested to work in China. Won't I even get a chance to apply and grab a job?

Question 8

Hi! i'm qualified to teach english, but my nationality seems to be factor, i'm from Zambia and English is our native language. what would you advice i do. Because i really do love your country and would love to teach there.

Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:35:33 +0000 2908 views (view)

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Hi! i'm qualified to teach english, but my nationality seems to be factor, i'm from Zambia and English is our native language. what would you advice i do. Because i really do love your country and would love to teach there.

Question 9

Hello. At present i am teaching in Canada in a middle school environment. I am 56 this month and considering spending some time away from Canada and want to share my expertise in China. I am planning maybe December 2014 or January 2015. Is age a factor in China. Regards Ernest

Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:44:58 +0000 3024 views (view)

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Hello. At present i am teaching in Canada in a middle school environment. I am 56 this month and considering spending some time away from Canada and want to share my expertise in China. I am planning maybe December 2014 or January 2015. Is age a factor in China. Regards Ernest

Question 10

Hi! I am from Jamaica (an English speaking country) and I hold a bachelor of Business Administation degree from the top University in my country. I do not have a TEFL certification. Am I eligible to teach part time/full time English in China? Thank you.

Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:20:44 +0000 3205 views (view)

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Hi! I am from Jamaica (an English speaking country) and I hold a bachelor of Business Administation degree from the top University in my country. I do not have a TEFL certification. Am I eligible to teach part time/full time English in China? Thank you.

Question 11

Hi. Iam from a non native speaking english country().But I hold a Bachelor Of Business.Administraion received from an english speaking country where.I study fully in english.I am currenty in studying chinese in Gangzhou at Jinan University.Can I be eligible for a part time english teaching job in Gangzhou? Iam free every afternoon from 1am to 8pm. Iam very dynamic and hardworker. Thank you

Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:39:26 +0000 3241 views (view)

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Hi. Iam from a non native speaking english country().But I hold a Bachelor Of Business.Administraion received from an english speaking country where.I study fully in english.I am currenty in studying chinese in Gangzhou at Jinan University.Can I be eligible for a part time english teaching job in Gangzhou? Iam free every afternoon from 1am to 8pm. Iam very dynamic and hardworker. Thank you

Question 12

Hi, im italian and im looking for a english teacher job in Guandong province. I have no degree but i want to bring a TESOL. It will be enaugh for have a Z Visa?

Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 11:36:51 +0000 2984 views (view)

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Hi, im italian and im looking for a english teacher job in Guandong province. I have no degree but i want to bring a TESOL. It will be enaugh for have a Z Visa?

Question 13

I am an English teacher in Slovakia. What is the exact process to be an English teacher in China?

Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 09:47:28 +0000 2936 views (view)

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I am an English teacher in Slovakia. What is the exact process to be an English teacher in China?

Question 14

I 'm American , have a BA from Yale U , taught outdoor education for many years . My most recent job was at a museum working on a historic ship restoration . I'm 64 and would be happy to teach any age level . Any suggestions for me ?

Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 23:42:45 +0000 2883 views (view)

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I 'm American , have a BA from Yale U , taught outdoor education for many years . My most recent job was at a museum working on a historic ship restoration . I'm 64 and would be happy to teach any age level . Any suggestions for me ?

Question 15

I'm a mature and precise European (Italian) guy. At the time being I'm uneployed. I'm not an English native, as I was born in Italy but I lived five years in New York/New Jersey, USA and almost one year in UK.; consenquently my English acknowledgment is like a mother tongue. I would like to try a new work experience, teaching English language in China. Is it possible? Thanks Alessandro Fanelli mail: 19alexnj87@katamail.com

Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 13:40:46 +0000 3165 views (view)

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I'm a mature and precise European (Italian) guy. At the time being I'm uneployed. I'm not an English native, as I was born in Italy but I lived five years in New York/New Jersey, USA and almost one year in UK.; consenquently my English acknowledgment is like a mother tongue. I would like to try a new work experience, teaching English language in China. Is it possible? Thanks Alessandro Fanelli mail: 19alexnj87@katamail.com

Question 16

Can you advise me how dangerous is to work on tourist/business visa? thank you

Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 21:21:30 +0000 3228 views (view)

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Can you advise me how dangerous is to work on tourist/business visa? thank you

Question 17

Are there any official requirements for z visa, or it depends from case to case? If there are, but school claims to provide me with z visa even if i don't fulfill requirements, is that forgery?

Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 21:19:49 +0000 3390 views (view)

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Are there any official requirements for z visa, or it depends from case to case? If there are, but school claims to provide me with z visa even if i don't fulfill requirements, is that forgery?

Question 18

I have a 20 hour level 2 TEFL classroom certificate and a 150 hour level 4 Master TEFL certificate ('A' Grade) but I do not have a Degree. I have coached football to children and teenagers for 25 years so I do have teaching experience both in the UK and Africa. I am 56 years old and I would really like to teach EFL is this possible ?

Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:16:00 +0000 3140 views (view)

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I have a 20 hour level 2 TEFL classroom certificate and a 150 hour level 4 Master TEFL certificate ('A' Grade) but I do not have a Degree. I have coached football to children and teenagers for 25 years so I do have teaching experience both in the UK and Africa. I am 56 years old and I would really like to teach EFL is this possible ?

Question 19

is there any opportunity for non native speaker in taiwan to teach? with TESOL certificate. Thank you

Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 13:03:14 +0000 3121 views (view)

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is there any opportunity for non native speaker in taiwan to teach? with TESOL certificate. Thank you

Question 20

Will it be it sufficient if I pass online version of TEFL/TESOL for teaching English in China, or schools require only in class courses?

Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:45:10 +0000 3102 views (view)

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Will it be it sufficient if I pass online version of TEFL/TESOL for teaching English in China, or schools require only in class courses?

Question 21

What does it mean if school can not provide me working visa? How dangerous is that? How much are taxes in China? Thanks

Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:58:42 +0000 3900 views (view)

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What does it mean if school can not provide me working visa? How dangerous is that? How much are taxes in China? Thanks

Question 22

can i teach n china even if i am from philippines with TESOL certificate?

Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:44:14 +0000 3201 views (view)

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can i teach n china even if i am from philippines with TESOL certificate?

Question 23

How long are contracts? I'm interested in teaching short term (3-4 months), how hard are those to find?

Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 01:23:12 +0000 3212 views (view)

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How long are contracts? I'm interested in teaching short term (3-4 months), how hard are those to find?

Question 24

how do i put my resume online?

Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 04:53:24 +0000 2942 views (view)

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how do i put my resume online?

Question 25

HI! IM A BACHELOR DEGREE GRADUATE.....I DONT HAVE TEACHING WORK EXPERIENCE BUT I PASS THE TOEIC TEST HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES..IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A TEACHING JOB IN THAILAND?

Date: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 11:41:49 +0000 2861 views (view)

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HI! IM A BACHELOR DEGREE GRADUATE.....I DONT HAVE TEACHING WORK EXPERIENCE BUT I PASS THE TOEIC TEST HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES..IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A TEACHING JOB IN THAILAND?

Question 26

Hello, I am 54 years old and have a B.A., a CELTA and more than 5 years experience teaching EFL. Would I be eligible ot be hired in Hong Kong or in Chna? Thank you.

Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 10:11:39 +0000 2988 views (view)

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Hello, I am 54 years old and have a B.A., a CELTA and more than 5 years experience teaching EFL. Would I be eligible ot be hired in Hong Kong or in Chna? Thank you.

Question 27

Can I remove a job I applied for? I didn't know there was a three applies limit.

Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:48:29 +0000 3036 views (view)

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Can I remove a job I applied for? I didn't know there was a three applies limit.

Question 28

I am a native English speaker from America and I would like to teach English in China. I do not have a Bachelor's Degree, would I still be eligible for jobs?

Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:46:47 +0000 3097 views (view)

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I am a native English speaker from America and I would like to teach English in China. I do not have a Bachelor's Degree, would I still be eligible for jobs?

Question 29

Hi, i m non native and i want to know,how to apply for a job if already having online account. By the way how many attempt i took,i mainly suck on employment thing,,, and it do not proceed further. So kindly if you mind to explain the procedure of online applying .I would be much appreciate.

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:58:01 +0000 3258 views (view)

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Hi, i m non native and i want to know,how to apply for a job if already having online account. By the way how many attempt i took,i mainly suck on employment thing,,, and it do not proceed further. So kindly if you mind to explain the procedure of online applying .I would be much appreciate.

Question 30

Hi, i m non native and i m from Asia as well but i can speak English fluently. I am holding a bachelor degree. So it is possible that i can find any job in china.

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:40:54 +0000 2744 views (view)

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Hi, i m non native and i m from Asia as well but i can speak English fluently. I am holding a bachelor degree. So it is possible that i can find any job in china.

Question 31

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Question 32

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Question 33

Steven

Answer · 20-05-11

6. With the spread of coronavirus, is China still issuing work permits for English teachers?...

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Question 34

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8. Hi there, I would like to know the procedure after download 120hrs TEFL course. When do I receive certificate? Please send me an email about your procedure...

Question 35

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