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Teach English in China
International schools, training centers, and universities. Pay is the highest in Asia.
China's ESL market shifted significantly after 2021 when online tutoring of K-9 students inside China was banned. The current market is in-person: international schools (the top tier of pay), licensed training centers for adults and high schoolers, public schools, and universities. Pay is the highest in Asia, especially in Tier 1 cities.
Salary
International schools: 25k to 45k RMB per month. Training centers: 18k to 30k RMB. Public schools: 12k to 22k RMB. Universities: 10k to 20k RMB with long vacations. Most contracts include housing or stipend.
Visa
Z visa. Requires bachelor's, two years of post-graduation work experience, a 120-hour TEFL, and a notarized criminal record check. Citizenship from one of seven native English countries is standard. Age cap of 60 is typical.
Best for
Experienced teachers who want to maximize savings. Two years of teaching in China can clear 30k USD in savings if you live carefully.
Open positions in China
30 active listings mentioning China.
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Korean School of Weihai · China · Full-time
English teachers needed for kindergartens in China. Salary up to 28000RMB
Lindley Academy · China · Full-time
WANTED: Native Kindergarten English Teachers | Beijing
Beijing RZD · China · Full-time
Teach English in China – Training, Visa Support & Career Development
English 1 China · China · Full-time
We’re hiring Native English teachers needed in Qingdao,China 2026
Best Learning-Qingdao · China · Full-time
Recruiting Native English Speakers in Beijing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Dalian, Fushun, Wuhan, Suzhou, Yangzhou, Shanghai, Weifang, Bijie etc all over China. Kindergarten/Primary School/Training School, Sa
Beijing Zhongyu International Education Consulting Service Co., LTD · China · Full-time
International schools(Primary/Middle/High schools)' jobs and (20k-36k) Kindergarten/Trianing schools in China
TalentsAsia · China · Full-time
SIE 20 - 27k RMB/month - ESL and Subject Teachers needed in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Foshan, Wuhan, Qingdao, etc . Apply now! Housing Allowance+Flight Reimbursement+full cycl
SIE Education · > · Full-time
18 positions across 10+ cities in China.
Arun Language Training & Recruitment · China · Full-time
Kindergarten, Primary School and Training Center Positions ESL Teachers, Homeroom Teacher and Academic Managers Luzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Jinan, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Kunshan and Q
TeachDiscoverChina · China · Full-time
International Schools in Chengdu seeking literature (humanities), music and PE (Volleyball), physics, business/economics/accounting teachers and more High School Physics and Chemistry Teachers needed
TeachDiscoverChina · China · Full-time
ESL Teachers needed for Universities Shanghai, Jiashan, Kangding, Chengdu, Chongqing, Pingxiang, Changde 9k – 19k RMB/month depending on position, experience and qualifications August/Sept start – App
TeachDiscoverChina · China · Full-time
Latest Teaching Positions In Popular Cities in China You are invited to contact us via info@clickchn.com
ClickChina Cultural Exchange Co., Ltd. · > · Full-time
Kindergarten and Primary ESL Teachers required in Hangzhou immediately. Low Working hours-No weekends or evenings. Kindergarten/Public school/International school positions at elite schools in China n
Hangzhou New Silk Road Education Shenzhen Branch · China · Full-time
Teach English in Asia | No-Degree Programs | Prepaid flights | Training program for no experience teachers
Asia Teaching Jobs · China · Full-time
English teaching job in Hangzhou China Happily
ShenzhenNew Silk Road Education Hangzhou Branch · China · Full-time
Kindergarten, primary school middle school,high school English teacher, High school Psychology, Chemistry teacher starting in Aug 2026-20-28k
Beijingjobcenter · China · Full-time
Updated Job Listings: High Paying 100s of vacancies for native speakers or non-native speakers all over China ( Shenzhen, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Suzhou, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Fuzhou, Dalian, Qingd
China Ferryman Consulting · > · Full-time
International Teachers for Management, Economics, Finance，International Business or Computer Science/Information Technology, etc. at Guangzhou Huashang College
Guangzhou Huashang College · > · Full-time
University ESL/Oral English Teachers Needed in Guangzhou, China
Guangdong Pei Zheng College · China · Full-time
Top pay International managment and teacher jobs in international/bilingual schools in Beijing, Hangzhou, Suzhou
Leading Schools · China · Full-time
15000-30000rmb, ESL and subject teacher needed all over China，International, Public school. Z visa. Competitive salary. free housing, Beijing Shanghai Guangzhou Shenzhen. Hangzhou, Suzhou, Chengdu, Xi
ST teachers · China · Full-time
Competitive Salaries Up to 30K at a Top-Rated School in China
Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) International Group,China. · > · Full-time
Recruiting Native English Teachers in Beijing, Hangzhou, Dalian, Fushun, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Yangzhou, Shanghai etc all over China. Salary from 25000 RMB to 32000 RMB monthl
Beijing Zhongyu International Education Consulting Service Co., LTD · China · Full-time
△△ Native English Teachers Needed in Beijing - K-12 Openings
Beijing RZD · China · Full-time
University ESL Teacher (Oral English) - no office hours
Tengda Study Group · China · Full-time
Native Speaker only SIE 20K - 27k RMB/month - ESL and Subject Teachers needed in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Foshan, Wuhan, Qingdao, etc . Apply now! Housing Allowance+Flight Re
SIE · > · Full-time
English Teacher Needed- Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, China
Shaoguan University · China · Full-time
Common questions about teaching in China
Is online teaching of Chinese students still possible?
Not for K-9 students inside China. Adult-focused online teaching to Chinese learners through global platforms is allowed but pays much less than the old VIPKid era.
What's the salary difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities?
Tier 1 (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou) pays 30 to 50 percent more, but cost of living absorbs much of that. Tier 2 cities often have better savings rates.
How long does the visa take?
Plan on 8 to 12 weeks from offer to arrival. The criminal background check authentication is the slowest step.
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