Summer Special:  2008 Teach in China  Short term paid teach placements throughout China.  Click here  For more details.

Imagine riding a traditional pedicab through the ancient "hutong" areas in Beijing, where you will observe families and neighbors sitting together in courtyards playing Chinese checkers, doing their laundry, and washing fresh vegetables...and a few blocks down you will spot bulldozers and cranes, towering skyscrapers and apartment buildings...then you continue to walk down a street and hear locals karaoke to their heart's content, and one door down, others drink TsingTao while dancing to the latest "U.S. Billboard" pop songs.

Welcome to China!  The uniqueness of this country lies in the contrast between its classical, historical culture and its rapid progression towards economic, political and social advancement. For this nation of 1.3 billion people, English has always been a popular foreign language. With increased Western influence and the hosting of 2008's Summer Olympics, the popularity of English is greater than ever, with children, students, professionals and adults all determined to improve their English language skills.  

Cultural Embrace offers an exciting and affordable opportunity for native English speakers to live, work, and travel in this fascinating country.  Expect to teach an average of 20-35 hours a week, with students ranging from private academies, public elementary and secondary schools, universities, and the professional ranks. China includes English in their school's curriculum at a young age, so most are proficient with English reading and writing, but are shy and embarrassed to practice their conversational skills. 

Classroom experience and knowledge of the Chinese language are helpful, but not required. Cultural Embrace includes a 20-unit online TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course. This course has been designed for maximum flexibility, allowing you to work on your own computer at your own pace. The course has two main components:  Teaching Skills and Language Awareness. The Teaching Skills component develops the techniques and skills required in the classroom, while the Language Awareness component provides a solid foundation in English grammar. Alternatively, you can take a 4-week certification program in an internationally recognized TEFL course.  These courses are located in China, Thailand, New Zealand, Egypt, France, Spain, Italy, and Costa Rica.  There is an extra fee for taking these courses and accommodations can be pre-arranged. 

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Teaching in China Offers:

• The satisfaction of helping others
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An economical way to live and travel abroad
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: language, taiqi, calligraphy, cooking)
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about 
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills  

Cultural Embrace Offers:

• Guaranteed Paid Teaching Position Prior to Departure
  Cultural Embrace pre-arranges your teaching placement before you leave home to ensure an easy and hassle-free transition to your new life abroad.
• Paid Salary
  The average salary is ¥4000/$550 - ¥8000/$1000 per month. This is more than double the salary of local professors and it is easily enough to cover your expenses while living in China. While each destination and school has a different budget, we negotiate the best compensation through means of salary, room, board, airfare reimbursement, and/or cultural classes (e.g.: language, art, music).
• Pre-arranged Accommodation
  Furnished housing will be included with your teach placement. Schools will have basic but comfortable living arrangements (shared or private teacher's housing, hot water, kitchen, laundry facilities, etc).
• Airfare Reimbursement 
  Upon the completion of one year of teaching, round-trip airfare will be reimbursed.  Upon completion of the semester program, return airfare reimbursement can be negotiated. 
  
• Online TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Course  
  This course teaches the skills and techniques required for successful language teaching and classroom preparation.  It is a 20-unit course to be completed at your leisure, requiring approximately 100-120 hours of attention. Certificate received upon course completion.
• Visa Assistance
  Cultural Embrace will assist you with information to obtain a visa, but we have no control nor the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.
• Arrival Assistance
  We will arrange an airport pick-up and transfer for you; a representative will pick you up from the airport and take you to your school.  
• Travel Insurance:  Basic Major Medical Coverage 
  Our policy provides basic medical coverage at your teaching location. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.
• Cultural Embrace Teacher's Kit
  Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the adventure of living and working abroad as well as advice on teaching in China.
• Full-time Representation
  Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and China prior to, during, and after your placement.
• Certification
  If you wish to receive a certificate detailing your teaching experience, please let us know and we will provide the necessary documentation. 

• Good command of the English language; Chinese knowledge helpful, but NOT required
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; Education majors and classroom experience preferred, but not required (note: Juniors and Seniors will be considered for summer teach positions or assistantship)
• Enjoy leading groups and teaching children and/or adults
• Good lesson planning and organization skills
• Attendance at staff meetings
• Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
• High level of responsibility
• Dedication to the full term of commitment
• Health tests and immunizations to obtain the proper work permit-Class Z. (e.g.: EKG, HIV test, tetanus, hepatitis, typhoid, etc)
• A criminal background check may be required by some schools and positions

1. Obtain the Teach Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways: 

(a) Download the forms:  Teach Application (pdf).   Teach in China Program Details and FAQ (pdf).

(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be mailed to you within 7-10 days.

(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free) to have the forms mailed to you in 7-10 days.

2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.

3. Submit your completed application packet to:

CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745 USA 

Completed packet should include:

• Teach Program Application
• Signed Teach Program Agreement
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter explaining why you want to teach abroad
• Copy of your Bachelor's degree and other significant credentials
• Copy of your passport (information page only)
• Three Letters of Recommendations (your referrer can send it directly to us via post or email)
• Four passport-size photos
• One full-length picture
• US$200 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee)

*Cultural Embrace will require an expedited application fee for those applying 12 weeks or less before the desired date of departure. Applications received 8-12 weeks prior to your desired departure date will be charged $150. Applications received less than 8 weeks before the desired departure date will be charged $250.