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I did my TEFL course with the intention of traveling while earning money by teaching English for a year. Although I don't have a degree, I was lucky to find a job teaching in English in Chengdu, China. It was such an amazing experience learning about a new culture, surviving the first months without google based apps and my new environment. Chengdu is a great city and everything was very convenient, especially when you have opened a bank account and get apps like didi (taxi service), taebao (shopping online), alipay (where you can unlock bicycles and pay everything) as well as wechat pay. The transportation systems (metro train and busses) are also very easy to figure out and cheap. What I liked most about this city was how safe it was. The English institute where I taught English was also such a great experience. I had amazing co-workers, Chinese staff and managers I worked with. Everyone is always ready to help out and the Chinese people are very hospitable. Ofcourse there were ups and downs just like in any work environment but the people and living style pays off for any bad that pops up. I made a lot of life long friends and keep in touch with my students till today. I ended up staying for 2 and a half years and it will be an experience I will remember forever.

I arrived in China 30 September 2019, and so far so good. It has been a delightful stay, no drama and hassles. I am happy with the school I was placed in with the help of TEFL Graduate. School management and rest of the staff have gone the extra mile to ensure that I am comfortable and adjusting well into my new life. Furthermore I have consistent support from Carlos (TEFL Graduate) who has been a reliable source of information and guidance throughout the journey of coming to China, he has stayed in contact even after the placement. I would recommend coming to China- it's a wonderful country, with many life changing opportunities. I also highly recommend TEFL Graduate they are legit and trustworthy.

I've always wanted to live in Asia, but that meant needing a job. I'm not a teacher by trade, but with a degree and some childcare experience I was able to teach. I took the online TEFL course and through their jobs contact, found a few options and countries to teach in. It is not glamorous or easy work, but it is an experience if you're open minded. It's still tough to find things to do in the local community if you're not fluent or if you don't gel with other foriegn teachers. For me the job was secondary to living in Asia. Jobs are available with openings for variety levels of experience and good contacts to help you through the process. It isn't like living at home, but locals are happy to see a foreigner.

I was a bit scared about packing up my whole life to come to the other side of the world but it really has been the best decision I've made so far. The program I chose has people that are committed to helping me succeed as teacher during my year here and the work/life balance is great

After completing the master TEFL course with TEFL Graduate I immediately got an interview for a position in China. I have been teaching English for 5 months and I'm looking forward to making them 5 years.

Great fun, saved money, met new people, saw the world. It's a beautiful experience to leave your hometown and move onto bigger and better things. Made even better when you're making good money, eating good food and drinking good drinks. I moved to Shanghai and everything was at my fingertips for me whenever I wanted it. Highly recommended.

I had a big decision to make the day I turned 29. Am I going to have a 9-5 job for the rest of my life, working from paycheck to paycheck or am I going to be brave, take a big chance and work abroad. I chose the latter! I came across TEFL Graduate while browsing for TEFL courses online, I registered, paid and within no time I was assigned with a tutor and a lot of help. I finished my 150-hour course in 2 weeks' time and immediately had a response from Carlos (the recruiter). I never thought finding a job abroad could be so easy. Carlos sent me a lot of options, and I could basically choose where I wanted to teach English as a foreign language. As my best friend and I were traveling together, TEFL Graduate was so helpful that they found a way for us to work together in the same city and in real close proximity to each other. After every interview or milestone Carlos was checking in to see how we were doing - he still is checking in! I would recommend TEFL Graduate for anyone old or young who is bored with their lifestyle and would like to travel and explore different cities and cultures. Being a TEFL foreign teacher in Chengdu, China has financial and personal perks! AND I LOVE IT!

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I have been teaching in China for nearly two years now. I found the TEFL course helpful and informative, it definitely gave me some useful insight into teaching English as a second language. Carlos helped me find a job in the city I wanted (I was very specific about where I wanted to go as I was planning on living with a friend). I really couldn’t have done it without him! Even after being in China this long he will still check up on me and ask if I need help with finding a new job, whether that be in China or somewhere else. The agency he put me into contact with were very helpful and professional and made me feel safe and at ease with finding a job in a country I wasn’t currently in! I really couldn’t have done this without TEFL Graduate and Carlos. Thank you so much! I’d recommend their course to anyone thinking of going somewhere abroad to teach English.

The course is concise and accesible yet very insightful into all of the big fundamentals of teaching and aspects of teaching a language (approaches to teaching, methodologies, learning styles, cultural differences, assessment, classroom management, etc) and provides examples and ideas for classroom activities. If anything I would have wished some practical classroom experience with observation and feedback, but other than this it was incredibly useful. As for the enrollment staff, the person in charge of my CV was always incredibly helpful, accessible and kind. He always provided good advice, was always available and always willing to negotiate and improve my situation with the school/company who hired me and my quality of life abroad. He also frequently checked up on me after moving abroad to see if I was coping well. I will always be thankful to him for all the things he did for me! The process for choosing a country and a school type was straight forward and same for the document and visa support.

TEFL Graduate placed me at one of the leading teaching centres in China. My centre was located in one of the 4 major cities in China in a very attractive location that provided me not only a great workplace, but a great living place as well. Carlos kept checking up on me and provided me with constant support along the way.

I was placed in Yuanping, Shanxi province. Small town with a Big Heart. My colleagues and neighbours became friends for life. The town is a jewel between beautiful mountain and warm spring spas in the area. People embraced me, invited me to their homes and took me to interesting places. I can really recommend the experience!

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Mr Carlos Salamanca from TEFL Graduate was very helpful during my job search after I successfully completed the TEFL LEVEL 5. He was very professional and provided me with additional help for finding jobs and supported me with my visa application. Carlos is very friendly and hardworking and was always happy to have a conversation on the phone. Pay rise needed asap! I highly recommend the TEFL Graduate course due to Carlos.

Im am currently still living in China and love it. The work schedule gives you a lot of time off to travel and explore the rest of the country! And if you’re not interested in travelling, saving money is the easiest task - the cost of living is very cheap! With lots of friends near and local attractions it’s easy to save and still have a good time! Don’t hesitate to try this experience, it will be worth it!

Culturally different from most western countries, china is unique in it's own way. I've been in China for almost two months now, and it already feels like 2 years. Haha. I enjoy the local foods, culture, people of Hangzhou city, and my working staff. Shout out to Carlos of TEFL graduates who assisted me on getting the job here in Hangzhou.