EF English First: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Experience the Freedom of Teaching with EF - Explore, Travel, and Grow!Teach in China! No Experience Needed! Full Support, Training & Free Flights! 

You've dedicated 3 or 4 years of hard work to your education, so what now? Why not start the adventure of a lifetime and teach English in China? We have entry-level vacancies in Chongqing, Foshan, Fuzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and many other cities across China. Receive a great salary, competitive benefits and meet people from all over the world. We have been in China for over 26 years with over 200 schools so you can be sure of a safe, hassle-free, legal transition to China. Due to increasing expansion across China within our Kids and teens schools, we are able to offer FREE upfront flights.

About EF English First

EF English First is the world’s leading privately owned education company. We have vacancies for teaching positions across China so if you prefer the fast-paced city life like Shanghai, or want to be immersed in the more traditional culture of a smaller city, we probably have the position for you. We have both Kids and Teens schools in over 60 Cities in China.

Teaching at EF English First

At EF English First, you’ll be provided with the resources to become the best teacher you can be. Our new and colourful classrooms offer state-of-the-art technology including internet-connected computers, interactive whiteboards or touchscreen TVs and iPads. We also offer a world-class teacher development program with certification courses exclusively for our teachers to help them move into more senior positions within EF.

Top tip: Don’t worry if you don’t have any teaching experience yet. We’re passionate about training and development, so we’ll give you the training and the tools. You don’t even need to be able to speak a second language. All you need is to demonstrate that you have the enthusiasm to learn, and we’ll help you to become the best teacher you can be.

Join our growing community of teachers

Join a supportive community of EF staff and teachers from day one. We’re here to provide the support you need every step of the way, from preparing your legal work visa to airport pickup. Learn how to order food in Chinese with our free language classes. There’s so much to experience living abroad and you’ll experience it to the fullest with EF.

You’ll be a great fit if:

• You love adventure
• You want to make a profound impact with a meaningful job
• You are looking to join a diverse network of like-minded people
• You are a graduate or are graduating this year
• You want to spend a year living abroad

What's in it for you?

• Competitive local salary + performance bonus after 6 months
• 21 days paid holiday + Flight allowance
• Full training and induction
• International health insurance co-paid with the employee
• EF organized social and cultural activities + FREE Mandarin Chinese lessons
• Free Flight to China + Airport pick-up assistance upon arrival
• Sponsored legal Z work visa + Free hotel for first 2 weeks
• Sponsored TEFL certification
• Skill development & Career Advancement*

(*EF offers Distance Learning Courses for new teachers; Trinity Certificate for Practising Teachers (CertPT)  in Early Childhood Education for experienced teachers and Management distance learning courses or the DELTM for managers)

• Actual salary is dependent on location. All details will be provided during your interview.
• Please note that due to Chinese visa requirements, you must be a UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa passport holder.

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