We’re looking for amazing ESL teachers to join us to teach English to Kids & Teens, adults or online in many cities across China. An ESL teaching job is a great way to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime teaching career abroad. We’re offering you the opportunity to live and work abroad, experience new places & cultures, travel in your spare time, and earn a full-time salary.
While ESL experience is welcome, you do not need to have any ESL or even teaching experience to apply for this job. EF will provide you with training and support to obtain the qualifications you need. We will even pay for your flight to select locations in China.
EF has over 300 schools across China with a teacher community of more than 2,000 ESL teachers. Apply NOW to join our ESL community in China soon!
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Competitive local salary
(12,000 – 15,000 RMB monthly)
Performance bonus after 6 months
(Up to 2,000 RMB monthly)
Flight allowance
TEFL certificate
Health insurance
Legal Z work visa
Free hotel for your first two weeks
Flight to China
(select cities)
Airport pick-up upon arrival
Free Mandarin Chinese lessons
EF social & cultural events
21 days of paid holidays
While we welcome applicants with teaching experience, it is not a requirement for applying. You will, however, need these highlighted requirements to be issued a valid work visa. Don’t have all these documents on hand? You can apply and provide them later.
No TEFL? No problem! Find out if you qualify for a FREE TEFL when you apply.
Teach in our fresh & modern classrooms, designed for EF by award winning architect William Lim. Our small class sizes create a vibrant environment that encourages interaction between teacher & student.
Experience the future of education with our tech-savvy learning platforms. Interactive whiteboards/touchscreen TVs, iPads, and constant developments from our Tech Team make us leaders in online/offline learning.
Our curriculum is developed in-house, keeping it fresh, fun, and relevant. We provide the materials you need to create a dynamic and innovative classroom even if this is your first teaching experience.
When you join EF in China, you don’t just join a company, you join a community — many of whom become your family away from home. Build relationships that last a lifetime with people from all over the world.
Matthew G.
I knew EF as a company before I even started looking for a job. You see EF schools in the UK. Having the idea of a big international company, you feel more secure & confident about all the benefits you get.
Vuyo J.
I’ve had the opportunity to work with local Chinese people, Americans, Brits, etc. It’s such a “United Nations” here. The cross-cultural sharing of ideas and strong work ethics has transformed me for the better.
Rob H.
It’s very rewarding to see how students change and develop over time. You can see the children grow up physically and also ability-wise. It’s really amazing to be able to journey with them and see how they get to improve.
1965
Founded in Sweden
654
Schools and offices around the world
26
Years in China
300 +
Training centers in China
60 +
Cities in China
Official Language Training Services Exclusive Supplier of Beijing 2022
Winner of Best Companies to Work for in Asia ® Awards 2020 by HR Asia
National Five Star Gold Teacher Team Award from Sina.com
Recipient of the China Charity Festival’s Innovative Charity Award
Holder of 2 Guinness
World Records
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