Interesting insight ! As someone that has also lived in China for the past 17 years my only advice is visit the place for yourself and make your own opinion and this goes for every country in the world not only China. Now if you are coming here to work do exactly that. If you have a great work ethic doors will open and you can make a great living leading into the future . I started as a teacher , progressed to a principal and am now self employed making an annual salary that would rival most people in Western countries, but doing half the hours. Sadly many come here and get caught up with the party crowd , have a good time and leave with just memories which is ok, but i see as a missed opportunity. And finally and maybe the most important , remember when you travel abroad like it or not you are an ambassador for you own country and your actions have consequence, so stay open minded ,don't expect everything to be the same as where you are from and when it isn't don't get angry just accept the world is a different place and that is what makes traveling so enjoyable !
👍👍👍 Absolutely this is the type of videos I like. Ever since I watched your last video on interviewing teachers, I have become one of your followers. I believe more people like me [a teacher😀] will become your followers because you talk about what you know and what you have experienced. Thank you for sharing.
Hi again Aleksandr. You mentioned getting your PGCE in this video. This is something I've wanted for a long time. Here's my current situation: I have a BSc and MSc/masters. TEFL. I have no teaching experience. What do you think would be the best route as far as coming to China to teach, and also getting a PGCE at the same time? Would that be easier to set-up once I've been there a while? Also is it worth looking into IB with my current qualifications? I'm hoping to start somewhere like Shanghai, since I perceive that as being an easier start for a westerner. Thanks :)
Hi mate! Thanks for the comment! I think the best route is to find a job in an international school right away if you can. They take teachers even without teaching experience in some new schools for example. I'd try Shanghai and if it doesn't work, try a smaller city. If you want to get PGCE while working, it would be the best actually, however, you'll need a mentor (preferably in the same school for convenience). Mentor is required in legit Universities like Sunderland (UK) for instance. I would not recommend getting a cheaper version of iPGCE. Some school principals and HRs look down upon it, because it's purely online, when Sunderland PGCE is done also online but 1) You have a mentor with whom you frequently meet face-to-face 2) Sunderland send a teacher to observe your class for evaluation. As for IB - it's up to you. I chose the IB route because I see growth and perspectives for myself in the future. Plus I share the philosophy. I hope I answered your questions.
Great video! Long-time ESL teacher here, looking to start the long road to getting those certifications you mentioned, IB, PCGE, MEd, PYP/MYP, may I ask how you went about getting those? Did you go to the UK for a year or something? Doing my research now just though I'd ask. Thank you my friend! Keep up the good work!
Hi! Thanks for the question! That's how I got the certificates: 1) I got PGCE semi-online. Sunderland University (UK) offers it. The certificate is the same as if I studied on campus. For this you need to have a mentor (preferably working in the same school as you). The Uni also sends a representative to observe your lessons once per course. It took me a year to get it (9 months to be precise). Sunderland is the one to go with because other Universities offer IPGCE (International Post Graduate Certificate in Education) which means you get it purely online and it has less value (but also cheaper). 2) As for IB - if you work in an IB school, your coordinator should be in charge of sending you to a face-to-face workshop or an online workshop according to your needs (there are so many workshops to choose from). The school pays for those. 3) I got MEd in Framingham University (US) in the Xiamen sight in China. They send teachers to Xiamen twice a year for 10 day sessions (winter and summer) plus some learning online in between. It took me 2 years to get it. Good luck with getting upgraded! Investing in oneself knowledge-wise is the best investment!
@@aleksandrlukin565 Oh my God, thank you. You are so kind to leave such a detailed reply! I will go over this and see if I can apply one of these to my situation. I will watch all of your videos! Cheers! - Jeff
Hey Shash great video! Hey last time I responded to your video TH-cam wouldn’t post it. Don’t know why. You talked about ways to move up (salary scale, professional status, ability to transfer skills all over the globe) & I have something to add. One route is to take a relatively low paid teaching position at a Chinese university and use one’s free time to research subjects, write articles about your research, and try to get your passage published- especially in an SSCI publication. Chinese universities love seeing their named faculty cited in one of those journals. I met an Indian man at JUFE Nanchang who taught 4 classes per week, made a salary of 10,000 RMB per month, got a nice uni apartment and earned a 90,000 RMB bonus each time he got an article published in an SSCI journal- something he could accomplish 2-3 times per year. I was gearing up to write articles on the Chinese legal system when Covid forced me out. As soon as I can return, I plan to return & get an article or two published.
That’s strange - about TH-cam not posting your comment. I’m sure I switched off any moderation in the comment section. This information is something I’ve never heard before!! Wow! Impressive part-time job opportunity - writing articles. Some teachers with experience might find it appealing and rewarding! Thanks a lot!
Hello! Very informative video! Thanks a lot for the info. If you don't mind, I'd really ask for your advice here; I'm a music teacher in Spain graduated from the Royal Higher Conservatory of Music of Madrid, and I have 3 years of experience in the field. I also plan on getting the TEFL certificate and already have the Cambridge English C1 standard certificate. Right now I'm 23, and I already have checked some job posts in chinese job forums and I can see some very high salaries, but I don't know what they really expect from you, if could I teach Spanish, or how much should be the minimum to ask in my situation... Any advice, specially from someone like you, is very welcome. I appreciate your time and patience for reading such a long comment! Have a nice one 👌 (Btw, I planned to teach un Guangzhou, but time will tell I guess)
@@boeos9427 Hi! If your English is good and you are qualified - then I’d ask for 25k rmb per month minimum! That is if we speak about International Schools.
Will be going to China to teach in just over a month, how would you recommend networking? I don’t know how many teachers will be my age, and how I will connect with other foreigners. Any advice would be great. Lovely video by the way, a good watch.
@@lukenightingale2978 I’d say if you don’t know anyone in a city, try to find out which bar do local foreigners go to and pay a visit. You will find people willing to socialize!
While what @alesksandrlukin563 could be helpful, I recommend taking a different route . Lets be realistic here , if you want to experience China maybe associating with other foreigners may not be the best option for a couple of reasons . 1st just because you are both foreigners dont think you have the same principles or outlook on life! Secondly don't get caught up in the bar scene as it will effect your work ethic and maybe your own principals . Maybe just ask you Chinese co-workers where to go to meet people in things you already have an interest in , ie sport / music ect, and don't be in a hurry to make new friends as you have come here to work , friendships will come naturally later. Age is irrelevant and depending on who you work for you will most likely meet some like minded people straight away from your school and you can expand from there! Chinese people are very hospitable and helpful and will most likely invite you into there inner circle .
Hai hope you're good.I'm in South Africa I really enjoyed listen to your journey.I'm also passionate about teaching.Do you mind sharing recruiters/international schools who need a subject Economics & Business studies. teacher,Economics
Hi mate! I’d recommend just googling it “teaching jobs in China” - you will find plenty of websites where you can find a job! Just sit down and spend some time doing this, I’m sure you’ll find what you need!
Interesting insight ! As someone that has also lived in China for the past 17 years my only advice is visit the place for yourself and make your own opinion and this goes for every country in the world not only China.
Now if you are coming here to work do exactly that. If you have a great work ethic doors will open and you can make a great living leading into the future . I started as a teacher , progressed to a principal and am now self employed making an annual salary that would rival most people in Western countries, but doing half the hours.
Sadly many come here and get caught up with the party crowd , have a good time and leave with just memories which is ok, but i see as a missed opportunity.
And finally and maybe the most important , remember when you travel abroad like it or not you are an ambassador for you own country and your actions have consequence, so stay open minded ,don't expect everything to be the same as where you are from and when it isn't don't get angry just accept the world is a different place and that is what makes traveling so enjoyable !
👍👍👍 Absolutely this is the type of videos I like. Ever since I watched your last video on interviewing teachers, I have become one of your followers. I believe more people like me [a teacher😀] will become your followers because you talk about what you know and what you have experienced. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks you very much for the kind words! I’m so happy it helps or interesting to people!❤
谢谢您，为中国的教育做出了贡献❤❤❤
谢谢❤
Hi again Aleksandr. You mentioned getting your PGCE in this video. This is something I've wanted for a long time. Here's my current situation: I have a BSc and MSc/masters. TEFL. I have no teaching experience. What do you think would be the best route as far as coming to China to teach, and also getting a PGCE at the same time? Would that be easier to set-up once I've been there a while? Also is it worth looking into IB with my current qualifications? I'm hoping to start somewhere like Shanghai, since I perceive that as being an easier start for a westerner. Thanks :)
Hi mate! Thanks for the comment! I think the best route is to find a job in an international school right away if you can. They take teachers even without teaching experience in some new schools for example. I'd try Shanghai and if it doesn't work, try a smaller city. If you want to get PGCE while working, it would be the best actually, however, you'll need a mentor (preferably in the same school for convenience). Mentor is required in legit Universities like Sunderland (UK) for instance. I would not recommend getting a cheaper version of iPGCE. Some school principals and HRs look down upon it, because it's purely online, when Sunderland PGCE is done also online but 1) You have a mentor with whom you frequently meet face-to-face 2) Sunderland send a teacher to observe your class for evaluation.
As for IB - it's up to you. I chose the IB route because I see growth and perspectives for myself in the future. Plus I share the philosophy.
I hope I answered your questions.
I think U.K has the highest density per capita in security cameras in the world!
It doesn’t help the crime rate though. Check the numbers :) the message was that China is safe.
great story
thanx!!
Great video! Long-time ESL teacher here, looking to start the long road to getting those certifications you mentioned, IB, PCGE, MEd, PYP/MYP, may I ask how you went about getting those? Did you go to the UK for a year or something? Doing my research now just though I'd ask. Thank you my friend! Keep up the good work!
Hi! Thanks for the question! That's how I got the certificates:
1) I got PGCE semi-online. Sunderland University (UK) offers it. The certificate is the same as if I studied on campus. For this you need to have a mentor (preferably working in the same school as you). The Uni also sends a representative to observe your lessons once per course. It took me a year to get it (9 months to be precise). Sunderland is the one to go with because other Universities offer IPGCE (International Post Graduate Certificate in Education) which means you get it purely online and it has less value (but also cheaper).
2) As for IB - if you work in an IB school, your coordinator should be in charge of sending you to a face-to-face workshop or an online workshop according to your needs (there are so many workshops to choose from). The school pays for those.
3) I got MEd in Framingham University (US) in the Xiamen sight in China. They send teachers to Xiamen twice a year for 10 day sessions (winter and summer) plus some learning online in between. It took me 2 years to get it.
Good luck with getting upgraded! Investing in oneself knowledge-wise is the best investment!
@@aleksandrlukin565 Oh my God, thank you. You are so kind to leave such a detailed reply! I will go over this and see if I can apply one of these to my situation. I will watch all of your videos! Cheers! - Jeff
@@jafrytvasia9609 thanks Jeff! No sweat my friend! I’m glad to share whatever I know!
The question I always ask teachers abroad is, "what will you do for retirement?"
Great job!
Thank you!
Hey Shash great video! Hey last time I responded to your video TH-cam wouldn’t post it. Don’t know why. You talked about ways to move up (salary scale, professional status, ability to transfer skills all over the globe) & I have something to add. One route is to take a relatively low paid teaching position at a Chinese university and use one’s free time to research subjects, write articles about your research, and try to get your passage published- especially in an SSCI publication. Chinese universities love seeing their named faculty cited in one of those journals. I met an Indian man at JUFE Nanchang who taught 4 classes per week, made a salary of 10,000 RMB per month, got a nice uni apartment and earned a 90,000 RMB bonus each time he got an article published in an SSCI journal- something he could accomplish 2-3 times per year. I was gearing up to write articles on the Chinese legal system when Covid forced me out. As soon as I can return, I plan to return & get an article or two published.
That’s strange - about TH-cam not posting your comment. I’m sure I switched off any moderation in the comment section. This information is something I’ve never heard before!! Wow! Impressive part-time job opportunity - writing articles. Some teachers with experience might find it appealing and rewarding! Thanks a lot!
YO！IT s me，K！good 4 u！U da man！
Hi K! Thanks for watching!
Hello! Very informative video! Thanks a lot for the info. If you don't mind, I'd really ask for your advice here; I'm a music teacher in Spain graduated from the Royal Higher Conservatory of Music of Madrid, and I have 3 years of experience in the field. I also plan on getting the TEFL certificate and already have the Cambridge English C1 standard certificate.
Right now I'm 23, and I already have checked some job posts in chinese job forums and I can see some very high salaries, but I don't know what they really expect from you, if could I teach Spanish, or how much should be the minimum to ask in my situation...
Any advice, specially from someone like you, is very welcome. I appreciate your time and patience for reading such a long comment!
Have a nice one 👌
(Btw, I planned to teach un Guangzhou, but time will tell I guess)
@@boeos9427 Hi! If your English is good and you are qualified - then I’d ask for 25k rmb per month minimum! That is if we speak about International Schools.
Will be going to China to teach in just over a month, how would you recommend networking? I don’t know how many teachers will be my age, and how I will connect with other foreigners. Any advice would be great.
Lovely video by the way, a good watch.
@@lukenightingale2978 I’d say if you don’t know anyone in a city, try to find out which bar do local foreigners go to and pay a visit. You will find people willing to socialize!
While what @alesksandrlukin563 could be helpful, I recommend taking a different route . Lets be realistic here , if you want to experience China maybe associating with other foreigners may not be the best option for a couple of reasons .
1st just because you are both foreigners dont think you have the same principles or outlook on life! Secondly don't get caught up in the bar scene as it will effect your work ethic and maybe your own principals .
Maybe just ask you Chinese co-workers where to go to meet people in things you already have an interest in , ie sport / music ect, and don't be in a hurry to make new friends as you have come here to work , friendships will come naturally later.
Age is irrelevant and depending on who you work for you will most likely meet some like minded people straight away from your school and you can expand from there!
Chinese people are very hospitable and helpful and will most likely invite you into there inner circle .
❤
Hi informative video. I am from India an non-native English speaking country probably. I am willing to pursue tesol. Can i get a job in china?
I'm sure you can find something if you search! The demand is always high! Good luck!
Hai hope you're good.I'm in South Africa I really enjoyed listen to your journey.I'm also passionate about teaching.Do you mind sharing recruiters/international schools who need a subject Economics & Business studies. teacher,Economics
Hi mate! I’d recommend just googling it “teaching jobs in China” - you will find plenty of websites where you can find a job! Just sit down and spend some time doing this, I’m sure you’ll find what you need!
Красавец, прогнозируешь будущее, знаешь что сша это конкуренция, а здесь всё зарождается
Спасибо! Да тут вообще не жизнь, а сказка по сравнению с США. Там дорого очень! До того, что жить не комфортно.