Teaching Jobs in Kunming, China

Located in the south of China on the banks of Lake Dian, Kunming is the perfect destination for teachers who are looking to experience life in a smaller Chinese city. Away from the hustle and bustle of larger metropolitan areas, such as Beijing and Shanghai, teaching English in Kunming allows teachers to enjoy immersion into authentic Chinese culture in the capital of the Yunnan province. Additionally, the city is a major transportation hub, making frequent travel throughout southern China and the rest of Southeast Asia easy and affordable.

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The first thing that comes to mind for most when they think of China is The Great Wall of China, but this remarkable testament to the country's ancient history is only one of myriad attractions. Beautiful places, such as The Forbidden City, and rich spiritual traditions also pull Westerners by the droves to the largest and most populated country in Asia. China is opening up to the world, and Western influences and the demand for English teachers are getting bigger by the day. Most placements come with excellent teaching packages, making the country one of the most popular destinations for TEFL Graduates. Various teaching positions are available in private language schools, public schools, and as private English tutors for both children and adults. We work with Asia’s most reputable employers offering lucrative salaries and numerous benefits, such as flight reimbursement, free accommodation, sponsored visa, year-end bonus, free Mandarin lessons, and health insurance, among other benefits. Contact our professional and friendly recruitment team to kickstart your TEFL journey! Inquire today!

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Teaching in Kunming

Most placements for teaching in Kunming are in teaching English as a foreign language. In recent years, China has become a huge magnet for young teachers who are native speakers of English, as the country strives to raise the language fluency level of its citizens. Many schools do not even require international teachers to possess a TEFL/TESOL certificate or any prior teaching experience, as long as you are a native English speaker and willing to learn how to teach English in Kunming. Public, private, and international schools frequently look to higher Western teachers for K-12 teaching positions, and there are additional openings tutoring at language schools and for private companies. Simply put, the opportunities to teach English in Kunming are plentiful.

If you are interested in teaching other subjects beyond the scope of ESL, then your options become more limited, because Mandarin is typically the medium of education in Kunming. Some international schools and private institutions teach classes in English, so you could have luck applying if you want to teach other subjects, such as math or science.

You can teach English in Kunming for a variety of time periods, ranging from just a few months to indefinite amounts of time. The number of available job openings in Kunming allow for great flexibility on behalf of the teacher, whether staying for as short as a semester as part of a world adventure or planning on making a new life as an expat teacher in Kunming. The best times to apply for teaching jobs in Kunming are summer and winter, before the start of each new semester.

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What an experience!

January 27, 2020by: Joanne Petzer - South Africa

Program: Get TEFL Certified Online and Teach English in China

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.

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September 26, 2019by: Armand Yousif - Canada

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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.