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China Shark:
Well, guys I know I am repeating myself yet felt this site needed a thread dedicated to those teaching here and those also aspiring to teach here. Reason why I feel it is needed is because there is a lot of information out there that is misleading, false, subjective or unsubstanstiated. First off number one is you do not necessarily need toefl certification to teach in China. Reason why so many people believe this is because it is big business to sell people this at sometimes a thousand dollars for a six month course. I never took any of those courses and have taught in Japan in 93-94 and have taught in private schools as well as public in China. What you need is to be a native speaker of English with a high school education. Most schools prefer female first, then Americans or Canadians. If you have a very strong accent like from England, Australia or Ireland you could possibly run into some difficulties along the way. Best bet is to secure a job prior to coming over. The company I recommend is Buckland Group, I started out with them yet left to live with my girl in her city, Shenzhen. Another thing come into the country on a tourist visa and have your employer arrange for you to acquire the permanent resident permit in your passport. Guys that know me on here with validate my claims of really possessing one. My situation didn't pan out so living here is my contigency plan. If I didn't do it this way I'de really be screwed. It takes nerves of steel to do this route yet it was the smartest thing I've ever done in my life. I love my life here and teaching is so rewarding you cannot imagine. Yes, soon I will get my toefl creditials for the really good teaching jobs in my future. One day I'de like to teach for big money in Hong Kong. If you think you got what it takes just do it. Good luck to all those aspiring new teachers out there.
China Shark Michael :mrgreen:

jimbert:
do you meet other american teachers?

China Shark:
Depends on what type of school you work in. If you work in a private international you probably see a dozen a day in the offices. When I taught in public high school I did not see one other foreigner in Guangzhou at all small town 65,000. I currently teach all six classes each of grade 1, 4, and 6. I see the other teachers at a distance but never actually met them yet. It is a hard question to answer because each school has thier own protocoll. I imagine you probably won't run into other expatriots other than on the streets or in clubs. There are so many places to actually meet other teachers here. Just type in the name of your city you are teaching in and wala the expatriots are massive partiers here in Shenzhen.
China Shark  Michael :mrgreen:

China Shark:
Sorry guys I've moved around so much here I put Guangzhou instead of Yongzhou.
Shark :mrgreen:

Irishman:
Michael, i'm putting this into the useful links and articles forum, i figure many people will have an interest in this for sure.
Thanks for posting.

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