SIE - Succeed in Education

So far, my relationship with SIE has been excellent. All the recruiters have been very supportive and helpful, especially Jenny, the HR manager who hired me. SIE Recruiter has been amazingly helpful; she has supported me throughout the whole process, including visa application, hotel quarantine in China, and even house hunting in Guangzhou. SIE is one the most reputable recruiting agencies in China; they will hire you and place you in the best schools across China. What I appreciate about SIE is that they really care about their teachers; they offer continuous support before and after you arrive in China. For instance, after I landed in China during the pandemic, they called me almost every day to make sure I was safe, and they got me an interview with a high school and prepared me for my online interview with the school directors. In addition, SIE has been very supportive in helping me secure a teaching job in China. Contrary to most recruiting agencies in China, which care only about their interests and put teachers’ interests second, SIE is very professional and supportive of their teachers. I love my position and my work environment. I feel fortunate to be placed by SIE in this school. The school’s staff has welcomed me and helped me settle into my new position. They offered me all the necessary teaching materials I needed to succeed in class. Also, the students are very well mannered and willing to learn, which makes me happier. Yes, I work with 3 other SIE teachers; we are all subject teachers at an international school in Guangzhou. We are all supportive of one another and even meet sometimes for social events such as soccer games, dinners, drinks, or even to chat and catch up. My experience with SIE Shenzhen has been excellent. They got me a PU letter, flew me to China, and helped me secure a great position as a high school math teacher in Guangzhou. Do you enjoy your life? Yes, I love my life. Guangzhou is a great city that has a lot to offer. I live 5 minutes from the school I teach at, and everything is very convenient for me. In addition, I found the people in Guangzhou very kind and welcoming. I have been living here for only four months, but I already feel like Guangzhou has been my home for years. Do you have any tips for teachers due to arrive in China soon? Please do not listen to anyone who tells you that SIE is not a good company; they are a GREAT and HONEST company. Before signing my contract with them, I read a lot of comments on Reddit about SIE. Trust me, most of them are fake written by their competitors. My experience has been excellent with them. Do your own research and discuss with teachers that are actually working with SIE. For instance, you can ask any SIE HR managers to provide you with other teachers so you can ask them questions about their experiences with SIE. If you have any questions or concerns, discuss them with SIE staff, they will do their best to accommodate you if they can. Be open-minded and be friendly; sometimes, SIE might offer you a different position from what you have discussed during your interview. Initially, I was supposed to be teaching English in Shenzhen, and the HR manager, offered me a different position in Guangzhou which turns out to be an excellent teaching position for me. If I was not open-minded, I would have missed this position. When choosing a recruiting agency to work for in China, look for a company that communicates well with you, responds promptly, and cares about you and your wellbeing. SIE staff are very responsive and supportive.

SIE have given me great support in all aspects; from organising documents prior to arriving in China, to support during the arrival process and further support with any assistance I have needed during my time in China. Their support allows teachers to focus on both teaching and enjoying their free time, resulting in a great experience with a good work-life balance.

I began my teaching journey in China a year ago. I feel very lucky to have found SIE. They have been reliable and very supportive through my entire experience in China. They have come through for me in difficult situations. Looking back, I would never have wanted to take on this adventure without them.