Welcome all fellow ESL teachers, new to the profession or experienced.
Teaching English is a very satisfying occupation and if you love
adventure and travel, teaching in Asia is the perfect choice. Many
first time ESL teachers love the job so much that they continue
for many years past there initial plan, and no prior teaching experience
is required to begin your ESL teaching career. All you need is the
desire, an open mind and willingness to learn. It is a wonderful
job and a great way to see and experience new cultures in ways that
ordinary travelers miss.
There is a tremendous demand for professional ESL teachers in all of Asia,especially China, Taiwan and South Korea. With that in mind, we will most likely be able to place every qualified applicant. We will take care of all the negotiations and logistics of finding your first overseas ESL teaching position or your next teaching position.
- We will negotiate with the school for the fairest salary possible in that region.
- We will negotiate a fair contract between you and the school, including terms of service, other benefits and length of contract.
- Arrange for your transportation from your home country to your new ESL teaching job (if applicable)
- Arrange for your housing and living arrangement, i.e.: Apartment usually included in the contract terms and paid for by the school as additional benefits.
- We regularly travel to several schools to meet with the staff and inspect the premises; if possible, we try to pay a visit to some of our teachers already placed to see how they are doing.
Keep in mind that the process of finding a new teaching position takes some time, a month to two months on average if you must apply for a new visa. If you already have a current visa the process may be much quicker. You absolutely must have a visa to teach legally in these countries. | Benefits
China:
Salary: 4,000 - 10,000 RMB/month ($500 - $1,220 USD/month)
Airfare: Reimbursed roundtrip airfare
Hours: 18-30 working hours/week
Housing: Provided by the employing school, usually furnished
Benefits: Medical insurance
Visa: School-sponsored working visa
Korea:
Salary: 1.8-2.2 million won (1,600-2,000 USD) (depending on position)
Airfare: Roundtrip ticket provided
Teaching Hours : Regular = 120 hours / month, Overtime pay = 15,000 - 20,000won /hour
Housing : Shared or private accommodations ( furnished)
Benefits : paid leave/ medical insurance
Visa : 1 year E-2, renewable visa
Taiwan:
Salary : $ 44,800 NTD – $ 78,400 NTD ($1313.00 - $2299.00 USD)
Airfare: Airport pickup and reimbursement
Teaching Hours: 20 hrs/wk - 35 hrs/wk, Overtime pay =Approx: $550 NTD/hour
Housing: Temporary housing provided first 1-3wks, free accommodation for the remainder of your contract (single or shared apartment)
Benefits: Health insurance/ bonuses
Visa: Working visa provided
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For your visa, you need the following:
- You must hold a current passport with at least 6 months validity.
- To obtain a working visa, such as a Z visa in China. The school must sponsor you, so you will need to submit certain forms to the school and that country's embassy in order to apply for you visa. We will assist you with this process.
Some people have entered a country on a tourist visa and have changed it to a working visa or some other visa category, but we do not recommend this method and it could be risky or illegal for the visa holder
To begin the process for your new teaching position, please fill
out the online application.
Medical Information
If this is your first time entering a foreign country we very highly recommend that you visit your family doctor or local travel clinic to get professional medical advice about vaccinations and other health related issues on the country you will be working and living in.
World Health Organization
Centers for Disease Control
Other things you may wish to consider prior to your departure:
Li Cheng ESL Recruiting will assist throughout the entire hiring process, but it does not end there we are always here to help and support you throughout your entire contract. |
