You must have so many problems to cope with in this country whose culture, custom and living habit is totally different from yours. The followings are the answers to the questions raised by the foreign teachers for the first time to be in China.
You must have so many problems to cope with in this country whose culture, custom and living habit is totally different from yours. The followings are the answers to the questions raised by the foreign teachers for the first time to be in China.
What’s the attraction if l want to teach in China?
China is the 3rd biggest country in the world following Russia and Canada with the largest number of popular enjoying good fame for its culture arts, architecture, language and dieting culture. It has beautiful natural and human scenery, the world-famous Qin Shihuang's Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses and the Great Wall are good examples. Chinese Universities are also nice too, and if you come to China, the most beautiful University in China-Wuhan University will be your absolute destination, after seeing it you may find it is really a good choice to be so. The Chinese food gives you its delicacy and it tastes so good with various famous snack for your choice, and they must be big attraction for you too. Right? So please don’t hesitate to come!
May l apply for the work visa before my coming to China?
Absolutely you may. Generally, your employing company may help you with the work visa-Z visa in China if you get the employing invitation form the company; however, the travel visa should be changed according to the time when you go abroad during the period.
How about the foreign teacher’s salary?
In China, it has lower level of salary compared with Japan, Korea and other countries, but enjoying lower living standard, hence its has comparatively reasonable salary level. What’s more, foreign teachers have different salary in different cities in China, among which. big cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen generally enjoy higher living standard and the salary may also be different according to your working experience, you may get monthly pay from RMB 4000 to 10000, at the same time, most companies or corporations may offer free house or house at very cheap price, leaving you no worrying about it at all. By the way, the monthly RMB 4000 is 3-4 higher than that of Chinese teachers’ pay.
How about Chinese people’s living standard?
Chinese people’s living standard has improved so much since its opening and reform, however, the overall is lower than western developed countries’. If you want to have Chinese dinning at low expense but good taste, restaurant will be your good choice.
In China, which city is better to teach in?
As a rule, cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen have so large number of foreign teachers, comparatively, they offer higher pay but higher living standard that cannot be neglected, which is as the saying goes- every coin has its two sides. So it’s up to you to choose whichever city; if you prefer bustling with noise and excitement, you may choose Beijing and Shanghai, if you like beautiful city to teach in, cities such as Dalian and Changchun will be your good choices, also, whenever you want to know Chinese Universities, Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan etc. will be your destinations.
Need l get teaching experience?
It’s not a must to gain teaching experience teaching in China, however, most schools tend to hire the teachers with related experience. Therefore, it’s better to get it. Anyway, you don’t need to worry much about it, as most school arrange foreign language training courses.
May l teach in China if l cannot speak Chinese?
Yes, you can. Foreign language teaching needs no Chinese, but may cause incontinence for your daily life, it’s suggested you go to learn some simple Chinese for your happier trip and more understanding about Chinese culture.
May l open a bank account in China?
Of course, you can. In China, foreigners enjoy equal rights as the Chinese citizens do. You may also open your banking account and don’t forget bringing your passport then.
May l open a US dollar account?
Yes. Most banks in China offer the services of remittance and renewal of foreign currency.
May l do the fund transfer in China?
If you have the foreign currency with the name of the card holder and the account password, the answer is ok for you to do the fund transfer and carrying the foreign currency abroad. You can go to the bank for the procedures from RMB to the other kind of foreign currency, with your personal passport, specialist certificate and statement of your income. Please note this is quite time-consuming with complex procedures.
Are there any black markets for the exchange of RMB to hard currency?
Of course there are. But for the sake of your safety and avoiding the false money, we strongly recommend you to go to the person in the bank of foreign currency deposit for consulting.