Posted on April 12,2009

Generally speaking, China's foreign teachers have lower fixed salary than that of middle schools, kindergartens and training school’s compared with ones of Chinese universities, however, the pay in high schools and kindergartens as well as training schools treatment will be more volatile for foreign teachers, and foreign instructors inside the Chinese Universities have comparatively fixed and standard salary, the level is also different according to the degree of diploma, teaching experience and teaching quality. The following (excluding benefits and wages of direct subsidies) are the standards of the general wage (direct wages) in accordance with the qualifications of foreign teachers and the development of their teaching in Chinese universities.

 

Foreign teachers with the following qualifications, titles, or teaching experience may have the monthly wage of 4600-6000 Yuan.

1     With master’s degree of linguistics, literature and foreign language teaching as well as related working experience

 

2     With an associate professor of lecturer titles of linguistics, literature and foreign language teaching as well as related working experience

 

3     With working experience of linguistics, literature and foreign language teaching of more than 10 years

 

Foreign teachers with the following qualifications, titles, or teaching experience may have the monthly wage of 3300-4600 yuan:

1     With master's degree of linguistics, literature and foreign language teaching as well as relevant working experience

 

2     With an associate professor of lecturer title of linguistics, literature and foreign language teaching as well as relevant working experience

 

3     With working experience of linguistics, literature and foreign language teaching of more than 6 years

 

Foreign teachers with the following qualifications, titles, or teaching experience may have the monthly wage of 2200-3300 yuan:

1     With bachelor's degree of linguistics, literature and foreign language teaching as well as one-year working experience

 

2     With bachelor's degree of literature and 3-year teaching experience of linguistics, literature and foreign language teaching

 

3      With master’s or doctor’s degree of literature.

 

Foreign teachers with other qualifications and education background may get the monthly salary as 2200-3300 Yuan.

 

Posted on April 12,2009

English training center is a good place for foreign people to find a job. In China, there are many training center, and the following are the most famous ones.

 

New Oriental Education & Technology Group was born out of Beijing New Oriental School. It has brunches in most cities in china and it is one of largest English training centers in China.

 

New Power International Education is a specialized foreign language training institution, which enjoys an exceptional reputation in the whole area of Beijing.

 

New Dynamic English inherits such a concept which recognizes that language learning is a skill fostering process. It has opened brunches in many cities in China and its high quality class has well received by the trainees.

 

Liyang Crazy English Training Center was established in 2003, headquarter is in Beijing. Now, it has brunches in many large cities in China. The teachers in the Liyang Crazy English Training Center are popular in the collage students.

 

Zhuo Yue English College is located in the beautiful town of Yangshuo, Guangxi Province. It is one of most famous English training center in Guangxi Province and it enjoys a high reputation.

 

TTT English is an organization focusing on the higher education of English learners. All the teachers in the training center are of high diploma and rich experience and it is well received by the white collars.

 

Web International English was established in 1998, it is one of most famous English training centers in China. Now, it has its brunches in most cities in China and its high quality class is popular in the college students as well as white collars.

 

World International English advocates creating a good English atmosphere for English learning. The teachers there are of high quality and rich experience. It enjoys high reputation in the English training area.

 

EET is an oral English training school. There are many foreign English teachers who teach Chinese students oral English. It has enjoyed a high reputation in the oral English training and well received by the trainees.

 

Thames English training center is in the first English school in China. Now it is one of most popular English training centers in China. With brunches in most cities in China, its trainees are in the whole country. 

 

Posted on April 12,2009

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.

 

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!

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Yes. Most banks in China offer the services of remittance and renewal of foreign currency.

 

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.

 

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.

Posted on April 12,2009

Do you want to start your teaching career in China? Now you need to get understand about Chinese market for foreign teachers.

 

In China, there are generally 4 types of foreign teachers with different pay. However, the following pay standard is just under normal circumstances, and may not in accordance with your requirement; you have to negotiate with your employer for the detailed payment.

 

 

It may be one to one or one to more students for the teaching, the pay is different according to the number of the students you are teaching. You can get higher pay than the common foreign teachers if you have rich teaching experience and longer seniority.

 

Enterprise Foreign Tutor

In today’s China, we can say that nearly every enterprise faces challegen from the international market, as a result, the Chinese staff to master a second foreign language has become a education quality part which couldn’t be ignored and Chinese enterprises have become more and more aware of the necessity of training bilingual talents. At such circumstances, you may have a big market when you want to show yourself in the field of foreign teachers in China. Moreover, you will get higher pay as an enterprises foreign teacher.

 

There are so many language training centers around China, what’s more, foreign teachers are also needed at a large scope by the universities, middle schools, kindergartens and international schools. It is not only because of the good welfare benefits but also the stable job that school is your best choice if you want to be a foreign teacher in China.

 

Namely, it means you are required to live in the student’s home at your accommodations and other daily necessities will be arranged by the student’s parents, what you need to do is to give the language course to the student. At the same time, you may feel the Chinese family culture and you may also learn Chinese through the process of your teaching to the student. It is really a win-win for both you and the Chinese student using this special teaching way.

 

The pay references to teach in China for foreigners in different conditions

 

For the one to one private teaching, the pay range is RMB 150-200 per hour, you may properly ask for the traffic allowance if you are living a little far from the class site, and you may also raise the price according to your own teaching value if the lesson is too hard, at this condition, you have to negotiate with your employer.

 

Your class belongs to the group teaching if your student number is two or more, the average charge of this type is RMB 200-300 per hour, and of course the detailed price is fixed by the number of the students.

 

Each foreign teacher in each training center, primary school and kindergarten has the monthly salary of around RMB 7000. For each full-time foreign teacher in China universities this number will be a little lower as around 5000 but with added various kinds of welfare and subsidy provided by the schools leading to the almost equal salary with those from general training centers. On the other hand, the detailed salary should be through the exact negotiation in terms of the training project difficulty level and the total teaching hours with your employer. 

Posted on April 12,2009

Foreign teachers are popular in the universities in China. The following are the universities which offer the highest pay to foreign teachers. If you want to teach in China and get a satisfactory pay, you can choose one of them.

 

With a long history and high academic ranking in Asia, it has the ability to offer an average wage reached RMB15000.

 

Known as one of the world’s four major Las Vegars, Macau’s total living conditions is high. So the teachers in this university can also have high wages.

 

It is the oldest and most comprehensive university in Taiwan. Normally the teachers can get RMB10000 each month.

 

Because of Shanghai’s leading status in national economy, the level of its salary is the highest in China. Teaching in this university, teachers will get the highest salary in China mainland.

 

It is a university in China’s special economics zones. Slightly lower than Shanghai, the wages of college teachers is more than RMB 6500.

 

According to a survey of 2000 teachers in Peking University, their average wage can reach RMB6000.

 

Being a university of a fine tradition, it offers its teachers an average wage lower a little than Peking University.

 

It is a university having a close relationship with more than 20 foreign universities. All the teachers in it can enjoy an average wage about RMB5500.

 

Ranking the 4th among famous universities in China, it offers a relative high wage, about RMB5300.

 

Founded by overseas Chinese, and located in special economic zones, it has the strength to offer an average wage reached RMB5000.

Posted on April 12,2009

After deciding to rent a car in China, you should also need to know the main types available in China’s car rental companies. After an investigation in Beijing, here we choose most popular 10 vehicles for renting and their average prices in China, hoping to give you some suggestions.

 

It is one of the commonest cars among Beijing’ car rental companies Including Audi (a6) and Audi (a8), the general price for them is from 1200 to 1500 Yuan per day.

 

Passat(B5,1.8T) can be found in most of the car rental companies. It is suitable for personal use. Only need about 700 Yuan you can enjoy the comforts the whole day.

 

In Beijing the main types available for Buick is various. No matter Buick (GL8) or Buick (Junwei), the total rental fee for it will be from 900 to 1000 Yuan.

 

With a smooth face and comfortable space, Santana is also a beloved for car renters. It only takes you 250 Yuan per day for it.

 

Several small types of it are popular in these companies. You may need about 500 or 600 Yuan for one of them.

 

Because of its high quality and convenient maintenance, it has wide market in home. It is also very cheap for you to rent one, 250 Yuan would be ok.

 

It will be the best choice for companies and groups, for it can provide about 11 and even more seats. And the expense for one day is from 500 to 650 Yuan.

 

As one of the famous passenger vehicles made in China, it is a usual type for renting in China. A not very high price is certain.

 

The companies will also notice the special needs for you. 4000 Yuan is enough for one day.

 

In order to change your trip into a kind of enjoyment, Nissan is also supported by many companies in Beijing. The rent fee for it is 700 per day.

 

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Posted on April 12,2009

It is more convenient for you to get your own driving license when you rent a car in China. Here are the requirements for obtaining a Republic of China driving license with your foreign driving license.

 

When you get a driving license, you need to offer original and A.R.C. (with validity of over one year) plus a photocopy.

 

Valid driving license from the reciprocating country plus a photocopy (your foreign driving license must be authenticated overseas by an embassy or consulate of the Republic of China, or Representative Office, Liaison Office or other office duly authorized by the ROC Ministry Of Foreign Affairs or be authenticated in Taiwan by your country's embassy, consulate or other office which is duly authorized by ROC Ministry Of Foreign Affairs)

 

A Chinese translation of foreign driving license (if your license is not in English) and must be authenticated by an embassy or consulate of the Republic of China, or by an overseas Representative Office or Liaison Office, or by an official registered notary in Taiwan.

 

Official physical examination certificate for driving license application from a public hospital or health office should be offered and two recent photos, black and white or color, front view of face without hat (size 3cm by 2.5cm) and taken within the past six months.

 

Those who hold a valid official driving license issued by a foreign nation and who obtain an Alien Residence Certificate (within validity of over one year) may apply for a non-professional driving license for the same type of vehicle within one year of entry to ROC without having to pass a driving test on the principles of equality and reciprocity.

 

Rules for applying for a driving license of ROC are based on the principles of equality and reciprocity. Please check the table of reciprocating countries for eligibility.

 

The ROC driving license of a foreign resident is valid for the same period as that person's Alien Residence Certificate. Before the driving license expires, one must first extend his/her period of legal residence. He/she can then extend the driving license at an appropriate Motor Vehicle Office without applying a new driving license. However the accumulated total period of validity of a driving license can't exceed six years.

Posted on April 12,2009

When it comes to renting a car in China, there are many factors you should consider. Then how to rent a car with ease? The six tips below will help you get car rental without trouble in the rear.   

 

The first thing you will need to know is the terms and conditions for renting a car in your area of China, or in the location where the car will be driven. This applies to both renting a car and renting a car service. The two most important are that the driver must be a certain age, and must carry a legal driver’s license. Others will be specified by different areas. In some cases, a credit check may be implemented.

 

Make sure you have a clean driving record. Many car rental companies will reject drivers who have traffic violations that include recurring speeding tickets, DUIs, and even seatbelt violations.

 

Most car rental companies in China will not accept a cash deposit for renting a vehicle. This is because rental companies need a guarantee of payment for the services they will render, so you will be required to use a credit card in order to make your deposit. As stated above, a credit check may be run before the transaction is even put through, and you may be rejected if that check shows you to have bad credit.

 

Know the size vehicle you will need. This will most likely depend on the number of people traveling with you, and where you are going. If you will be driving on rough terrain, you will want a vehicle equipped to handle it. If you are driving around a city, a smaller car might work for you.

 

Know how much you are willing to spend on rental fees. The cost can sometimes vary greatly from one company to another, so it really pays to check around before actually making a decision.

 

If more than one company offers you the same or a similar price, compare the services each offers. Also check the types of cars each company has available. The last thing you want is to get stranded in a car that was doomed from the beginning. Most car companies perform a regular check of their vehicles, so this may not be an issue. Know the terms of each company, and be sure they are clearly understood. This will help you through the process from beginning to end.

Posted on April 12,2009

Have this happened to you: you’ve booked a great deal on a rental car, only to find the price skyrocketing as your bill is rung up at the rental counter. In the end you are paying almost double the rate you have expected? Where are these extra rates from?

 

There are many kinds of extra charges the car rental companies can add to your bill; the following are some common ones you should not ignore.

 

Taxes and Airport Surcharges
According to different policies in some countries, the fees for car rental will include taxes ranging from 10%～30%.The prices you see online always include this. Unfortunately, you probably can't avoid state and local sales taxes.

 

Be careful of the mile limit per day. Check this point with the company, otherwise you will pay more than you have expected.

 

Gasoline Charges
You will often pay a high premium for returning a car with an empty tank, so in most cases you'll want to fill up before you return your vehicle.

 

Drop-Off Charges
An extra fee is usually charged if you return a car to a different location than where it was picked up. Different companies will have different price. However in China you will not worry about this problem much, for most of the companies will not allow you to do this. But attention is needed.

 

Early Return Fees
You might imagine that returning your car a day or two early would be a good thing for your car rental company, but unfortunately you'll most likely be dinged for that too. Many car rental companies will charge you for early returns.

 

License Fees
Generally speaking, some car rental companies will charge extra to recover the costs of licensing their cars, usually between 3 and 8 percent of the cost of the rental. You may not be told about this fee in advance, so make sure to ask.

 

International Driving Permits
Renting a car and driving it in a foreign country is not the same as in your home country. The car rental company will ask you to have an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is basically just a piece of paper that translates your information into 10 different languages and is recognized by over 150 countries. Remember that you can do this job in your own country.

 

If you want a GPS in your car, be prepared to pay certain fee for this service also.

May be buying your own and taking it with you.

 

Last but not least, it is also common for an agency to run out of cars in a certain size class. In such cases, the standard practice is to upgrade you to a larger vehicle. That’s all well and good, except that bigger get worse mileage, and you might find yourself spending far more gas than your expectation.

 

Posted on April 12,2009

As we all known, China is a country with a large population. Facing the holiday and festivals, the car rental market in China would be in a comparative disorder situation. So if your trip to China is near the holiday, and you also want a car, you would need to pay attention to some details.

 

As a rule, the National Day in China is a peak for car renting. It is impossible for you to rent one three or four days before the holiday, let alone the idea of renting one in the holiday. So a reservation about one or two weeks in advance is need.

 

In order to attract more customers, many companies would provide many discounts or special services. However, low quality is not equal to satisfied service. Choosing a company with a large scale is very important, for there would be many illegal deals lie in some small companies.

 

Never neglect this step. Because of the holiday, some companies will enlarge their sources of vehicles to meet the growing need. Then the quality of the vehicles would be various. Before you decide to rent one, you should have a full view at the car you want, if necessary, ask some friends to help you. In a word, this step is a guarantee for a pleasant trip.

 

Nobody wants to allow some small things to disturb their trip, but due to the large amount of people going out, some car damage to your car would be possible. Although the car rental companies always buy insurance including all risks for the car, about 20 percent of the loss amount is for the renters’ part. What’s more, the scuffing of the car will need the traffic police’s proof.

  

There would be some unforeseen change according to your arrangements due to the holiday in China. Try to return the car on time. If you can’t, study the rules for further rental in advance, otherwise you would find this problem is much more difficult for you to rent a car.