Teaching English

Tiger English works with SAFEA authorized schools and institutes in China. A general English teaching contract in China will be as follows with some differences from institute to institute.

Teaching Hours
You will be contracted for 14 - 20 teaching hours per week (depending on individual contract as each schools needs may differ).

Administrational Duties
As with any teaching position, there is always some administrational duties that teachers are expected to perform on a daily basis.

Types of Schools
1. Kindergarten & Primary Schools
2. Middle & High Schools
3. Universities
4. Business Institutes and Private Colleges
5. Training Centers

English Conversation Classes

English Conversation classes are designed to give students the chance to put what they have learned in vocabulary, phonics, comprehensive reading and comprehensive listening classes into practise with a Native English Speaker. Chinese English teachers will generally teach the grammar, forms and structures, while you will be responsible for teaching students how to use their English in everyday situations.

Conversation English classes in public schools can have between 60 and 150 students in a lecture hall. There are generally just two, forty-five minute class periods per week. In private schools there are usually less than 12 students per class that allow students to learn more quickly. And generally speaking, there are ten, forty-five minute class periods per week in private schools.

Preparation Time & Overtime
Teachers are expected to be present thirty minutes before their first English class every day. This time should be used to prepared for classes. Teachers may be expected to either hand in their lesson plans the week/month before or prepare them before each teaching day (it depends again on your school policy).
Teachers may also be asked to do some overtime from time to time however, it’s optional and you will be paid at the agreed rate of pay in your contract (approx 60RMB per teaching hour).

Teaching Resources will include;
1. EFL books & training manuals
2. Maps, Photographs / Flash Cards, Postcards and tourist information, Menus
3. Newspapers are available and useful for choosing topics for discussion.

When you arrive in China, there is will be an orientation to help you with adjusting to life in china and teaching English as a foreign language. If you have never taught English overseas before, we would recommend that teachers undertake some level of TEFL training. It will greatly improve your ability and allow you to settle into your new role faster.

You can log onto www.teflcompany.com for information about TEFL courses in your area.

Dress Code

Appearances are very important in China. Teachers are expected to be well presented during working hours. This doesn’t mean a suit is required but semi formal clothes are a must.

Male teachers should wear a pants, shirt and smart shoes.

Female teachers must also be dressed suitably and should follow the guidelines below: