Fransisca Vermeulen
Wanderlust Exchange
AlumniAs soon as I saw the advertisement: "Teach English in China," it immediately caught my attention. I thought about it and realised that I had always wa...
Read Full InterviewTeaching Jobs in Shanghai, China
Shanghai is like no other place you’ll ever go. It’s one of the most Westernized cities in China, which means you’ll have great exposure to a rich history of Chinese culture blended with a very modern cityscape while teaching abroad in Shanghai. Increased trade with English-speaking countries and the ease of travel and diplomacy across international borders has boosted demand for ESL teachers in Asia as a whole; China is definitely no exception, therefore teachers can find numerous teaching jobs in Shanghai at schools that welcome driven native English speakers.
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Premier TEFL
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Accredited TEFL Diploma In China
China offers some of the highest demand for English teachers in the world—making it one of the best places to start your TEFL career. With an accredited 120-hour TEFL course, you’ll gain the skills and certification needed to access teaching roles across China. Designed for beginners, this programm
Weihai Chuanyue Cultural Exchange Co., Ltd.
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ESL Teachers Wanted in China's Major Cities
Come to China and gain valuable experience teaching English! We are seeking enthusiastic native English speakers from the UK, US, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, and Australia to join our exciting ESL teaching program in China's vibrant major cities. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on y
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China Teaching Experience
Your safe and supported route to teaching in China! See it with your own eyes and jump-start your post-uni life alongside a group of adventurous grads through our 10-month China Teaching Experience program. China is an obvious choice for adventure-seeking grads looking for something truly di
Flying English Shanghai
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Teach in Shanghai, China with Flying English
Flying English offers ideal opportunities for enthusiastic and bubbly candidates! Join our Teaching in China program as an English Second-Language Teacher, starting in late 2026. This opportunity allows you to engage with young learners aged 3 to 12 in the vibrant Huangpu District of Shanghai, conv
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Play Football and Teach English in China
Don’t get trapped! Did you know that 80% of teaching jobs in China require evening and weekend work? Not us! For Teach & Play, football (soccer), a fantastic social life, and incredible memories come first. All our jobs are football-friendly, meaning you’ll never work on weekends or in the evenings
Shanghai Meiji Culture Communications Co.,Ltd
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6 months Teacher Trainee Program
JOB DETAILS: This program is designed for individuals who would like practicum experience in teaching while traveling and learning a new culture. This program allows you to experience actual classroom teaching without making a long-term commitment. You will be teaching in a Kindergarten, Primary, o
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Yohoo Au Pair China Culture Exchange (Homestay Tutor)
Join Yohoo Au Pair China for a meaningful cultural exchange experience with a carefully screened Chinese host family. This program is designed for applicants aged 18-28 who want to live in China, study Mandarin, experience local family life, and share their language and culture with children in a wa
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Hiring Now! Teach English Overseas- Training & Visa Provided
Teach English Overseas with Full Training, Visa Sponsorship & Career Support Looking for a stable, full-time job abroad where you can teach English, gain international experience, and receive professional training- even if you’ve never taught before? English 1 is recruiting entry-level English tea
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A Guide to Teaching Abroad in Shanghai
What Else You Need to Know
Teaching English is certainly one of the more popular types of teaching jobs in Shanghai, especially suited for native English speakers. In fact the majority of contracted teaching job in Shanghai are for positions that require teachers to teach English as a second language, which may or may not require some basic Mandarin language skills.
Private schools in Shanghai are always looking to hire foreign teachers to expand the educational opportunities they can provide for students. If you would like to teach in Shanghai, but prefer smaller class sizes (and more money), then your best bet is to look into teaching jobs at private institutions. The drawback, however, is that schools like this are often specialized, and you likely won’t have as much choice in subject. Many private schools in Shanghai are focused on English language immersion.
Public schools tend to offer teaching jobs in Shanghai less frequently. Public schools will have much larger class sizes, sometimes up to 60 students. You are likely to see a wider range of subjects taught in public institutions, but these schools will often require that teachers have a degree in the field they wish to teach or a teaching license. However, one of the advantages of landing a teaching job at a public school in Shanghai is a greater number of paid vacation days.
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