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CHINA TEFL

INTERNSHIPAUGUST 2016


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Picture the scene: you leave your apartment in the morning, stopping at your local

street vendor for some congee and fried pastries for breakfast. You head on to

your school, taking in the smells and sounds of China, with everyone smiling and

calling out 'hello' to you as you pass by.

You walk into your new classroom where you're greeted by 30 smiling faces, excited

to learn English. You spend the day teaching, then after a warm goodbye and somepreparation for tomorrow's lessons, it's time to head out and explore what China has

to offer.

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It has been such a great experience! China cant becaptured by just a holiday with a tour-group living in a

country is the best way to fully immerse oneself in its

culture and lifestyle" - Stephanie

"Chinese hospitality is second to none, in the school

where I am currently teaching we live in a building with

other teaching staff. We have home-made food brought

to us, we get invited to their homes" - Laura

I have met some truly wonderful people and they have

made this experience what it is - Rozel

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Your life-changing opportunity in China awaits!

What life is like as a China intern

What's included?

Is the China internship right for me?

What fun stuff awaits me over the next 5 months?

Where could I be calling home?

What can I do after the internship?

How will I prepare for teaching?

Who will support me in China?

Where will I be living?

How much should I budget?

Please can I have some answers to my questions?

Right, where do I sign up?!

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Your life-changing opportunity in China

awaits!


This five month, fully-supported teaching internship is

perfect for discovering all that China has to offer, whilstgaining invaluable teaching experience. Our in-country

partners ImmerQi are experts when it comes to China,

and will help you to integrate into local life - whether

you have a question about your placement, or

something as simple as where you can

buy Western food, ImmerQi will be there to help you

every step of the way!

By the end of the five months, youll have SO many

doors open to you whether you want to carry on

teaching, go travelling or start a career back home!

The China TEFL internship is an amazing experience,

and one youll never forget.

Ive had lots of adventures in China:

my trip to Mongolia for instance, with

real-life yurts and desert as far as

you could see. What's impressed

me the most though is living (and

surviving) day-to-day life in China"

- Aisling, from Ireland, taught in

Changsha

"China has proven to be an exciting andadventurous journey, and I was glad to

have ImmerQi there to give me an

introduction to Chinese culture. China

is a great place to travel, and a great

starting point for anyone who wishes to

experience teaching English abroad

Niles, from the USA, taught in

Hangzhou

I wanted a change of scenery, and achance to teach in a different way in a

country Id never been to. I achieved all

of this. Teaching in China has given

me valuable tools which I can use when

I come back to teach in the UK, as well

as valuable life-skills adjusting to life in

a non-western country! Jozanda,

from the UK, taught in Shanghai

5 reasons why YOU should

go on the China internship!

Experience China like a local -

snack on street feasts and sip

on Tsingtao beer

Give something back - feel great

knowing you've made a difference

to others' futures

Peace of mind going to China with

a reputable and long-

established company

Make friends for life with other

interns

Experience traditional celebrations

like the Lantern Festival and the

Dragon Boat Festival!

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What life is like as a China intern


Life as a China intern: Kelsey in Changsha

Rozel teaches here!

Zhongshan, China

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Living in Changsha is so vastly different to my small town in England. I

have never lived in a city - there are 2.1 million people living here, and

its considered small by Chinese standards. Literally everyone lives in

a high rise block as its the only way that everyone will fit into the city!

One day as I was walking into my grade 1 class, one of the children

passed me a plastic heart, and another, a carton of milk it was sosweet! At the start of class I came up with a clapping pattern to drill

prepositions with them - they really had to concentrate, but they had a

lot of fun. I got them to perform a song at the end, which I'm so glad I

did as they were all so proud of themselves!

I met my friend Beth (shes another intern) in Hangzhou one weekend,

and we went to West Lake, a famous lake in China. We went on a boat

ride with a man "paddling" in the back, a nice Chinese lady joined us

and the "shifu" started singing... it was all so cultural and so much fun!

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What's included?

140 hour Professional TEFL certificate

Amazing 5 month teaching placement with our reputable, long-

established partners ImmerQi

In-country support from ImmerQi, and network of interns

Monthly allowance of 2,000 RMB

Free accommodation, with bills of up to 150 RMB included

End of contract bonus of 2,500 RMB many of our interns use

this to fund their travels in South East Asia!

3 free meals a day, 5 days a week at your school, or

alternatively, a meal allowance

Comprehensive 7 day orientation in Beijing includes practical

training, tour of Beijing and a welcome dinner

Airport pick up and transfers to your school

Help with visa paperwork. Please note, youll need to

budget 190 for your visa, payable to ImmerQi

A network of new friends

Post-internship opportunities many of our interns continue

teaching or go travelling!

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Is the China internship right for me?


WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU DON'T NEED

140 hour Professional TEFL certificate

from i-to-i

To be a fluent English speaker aged

between 18-45

To have a UK, USA, Australian, Irish, New

Zealand or Canadian passport

To have completed high school/ secondary

school

Valid police check from your home country

The ability to arrive in China on the 20th

August 2016 and to stay until the 15th

January 2017

A sense of adventure and an open mind!

The ability to speak Mandarin youll be

encouraged to speak only English in the

TEFL classroom, although ImmerQi will

provide you with Mandarin lessons to help

you outside of work

Previous teaching experience this

programme is designed for total TEFL

beginners!

University/College degree all we ask

is you are high school educated

Do you want to explore

China through the eyesof a local?

Do you want to make a

difference to peoples'

futures?

If you answered 'yes' to these, then the China TEFL internship could be

PERFECT for you!

Do you want the comfort of

a great support group in-country?

Do you want to gain

invaluable teaching

experience?

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What fun stuff awaits me over the next 5

months?


BEFORE YOU GOHow exciting, you're about to start a new life in

China! Once you've booked your space,

you'll send off your documents to your ImmerQi

contact. Then you can find out more about the

internship and they can get to know you!

Now it's time to tell your family and friends, quit

your job and get ready for an adventure of alifetime!

ORIENTATIONAlongside your 20 hour practical training to

get you confident teaching; you'll get the

opportunity to meet ImmerQi and your fellow

interns! Experience Chinese culture by

learning calligraphy and tai chi, before

exploring Beijing... the Great Wall, ForbiddenCity and Tiananmen Square are all at the top

of the list of places to go!

Experience traditional Chinese cuisine (none

of that takeaway stuff) at the welcome meal,

before finding out where in the country you'll

be teaching... it'll be time to head off and

start your placement!

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What fun stuff awaits me over the next 5

months?


PLACEMENTAlongside your 15 teaching hours a week,

you'll play an active part in your local

community. Whether you decide to host a

Christmas party in the classroom or stage

a play with your students, you can really

take the opportunity to make the China

internship a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

AFTER YOUR

INTERNSHIPBy the end of the internship, youll be an

extremely confident teacher with 5 months of

experience and so many doors open to you!

Our partners will help you secure teaching

jobs overseas - previous interns now work in

Malaysian Universities, South America, and

one has even worked in Afghanistan!

Teaching isn't the only option available - lots of

interns choose to travel, using their end-of-

contract bonus as funds... there is quite

literally a world of opportunity out there for you!

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China has something for everyone: from bustling metropolises to authentic

rural villages and everything in between. Although we can't guarantee

where you'll be placed in China, you can preference where you teach.

These are a few places where our interns taught last year - so here's a

taster of just some of the cities you could be teaching in on the internship!

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HARBIN

KAIFENG

CHENGDU

Please note: these are just SOME of the places you could be teaching in on the

China internship!


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HARBIN, HEILONGJIANG

KAIFENG, HENAN

Despite being famous for its annual international Ice and Snow Festival, this Chinese-

Russian fusion of a city has so much more to offer. Catch a well-loved shadow play, or

visit the Volga Manor on the Ashi River for the beautiful Russian-style architecture. One

more thing to check out on your days off from teaching is the Siberian Tiger Park at

1.4million square meters, its the largest in the world; with over 700 tigers roaming free

there, protected. On your evenings off, make like the locals do and stroll down Central

Street the longest pedestrian street in Asia, its lined with shops and street vendors,making it perfect for a wander.

7 hours South-West of Beijing, Kaifeng is one of the 7 ancient capitals of China. Spend

your days off exploring the many temples and pagodas (like the Iron Pagoda). The

Millennium City Park is also a beautiful place for a walk on your time off from teaching

laid out to resemble the Song Dynasty era (an era in imperial Chinese history), the park is

home to a city gate tower, rainbow bridge, docks with a ship and a range of shops. Finally,

for a traditional Chinese meal, head to the night fair for delicacies like Mayuxing bucket-

shaped chicken, fried cold jelly and almond tea delicious!

CHENGDU, SICHUAN

Located in the province famous for Sichuan cuisine (think garlic and chilli peppers),

Chengdu offers a traditional Chinese experience during your internship. Wander round the

Wangjianglou Park, where you can play Mah-Jong and drink tea with the locals; or enjoy

a show from the Sichuan opera, where they perform in brightly coloured masks. Be sure

to visit Tiantai Mountain on a day off from teaching located approximately 120km away,

this natural beauty boasts 7 waterfalls and over 80 species of flowers, so its perfect for a

relaxing stroll!

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Please note: these are just SOME of the places you could be teaching in on the

China internship!
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What could I do after the internship?


Feb: Celebrate Chinese New Year

It's the perfect opportunity at the end of your

internship to experience a traditional

Chinese celebration. Watch the firework

displays, and wish your new friends

"gongxi" (good wishes).

Mar: Lantern Festival

Taking place after CNY, celebrate by

watching the lit lanterns in the night sky,

eating tangyuan (ball dumplings in soup)

and enjoying the lion dances. Why notcelebrate it with your students by making

paper lanterns?

Jun: Dragon Boat Festival

Originating from when the Chineseworshipped dragons, the main event of this

festival is the dragon boat racing - grab a

few of your fellow interns and head to Hong

Kong for the biggest celebrations.

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With so many traditional celebrations at the end of the internship, you're sure to want to

stay a while longer and travel!


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How will I prepare for teaching?


PRE-ARRIVAL TRAINING

While you're waiting to head out on your China TEFL adventure, you can get started

on the 120 hour online course. If you're concerned it's going to be a bit boring as it'sall online, then you couldn't be more wrong: the range of videos, classroom-based

scenarios and quizzes used are all designed to keep you engaged and interested!

TRAINING IN CHINA

The 20 hour practical element will be held in

Beijing, and it's designed to give you the

confidence to teach an English class, withoutspeaking a word of Mandarin. You'll enjoy

extensive teaching practice, as you learn the

common difficulties Chinese students face

when learning English. You'll also gain an

understanding of the cultural norms in the

classroom, meaning you'll be able to walk into

school on your first day with confidence!

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Test what you've learnt on the checkpoints - forget about writing essays though; you'll

be designing lesson plans and creating board games - all in preparation for when

you're actually teaching in China!
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Who will support me in China?


We work with ImmerQi, our expert in-country partners who

are there to support you every step of the way. Not only

do they understand the ins-and-outs of the Chinese schoolsystems, but they also know everything there is to know

about China itself! Heres why we work with ImmerQi:

They have a proven track record of delivering an excellent experience for all of

their interns for over 22 years theyve won numerous awards, including the

prestigious ASEAN Outstanding Business Award!

Theyre experts in educational experiences in China they have excellent

relationships with schools all over China, so if a problem arises within a school,

theyre able to fix it quickly

They offer unrivalled support for our TEFL teachers many ImmerQi

employers have been on the China TEFL internship, so they completely

understand the types of questions and concerns you may have!

They have great connections and standing in China theyre able to offerinterns additional career opportunities upon completing the internship. Previous

interns have taught in universities, secured lucrative jobs in the Middle East, and

one ex-intern taught in Afghanistan!

Their programme and benefits are all unique to us you wont be able to

experience this amazing internship with anyone else!

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Where will I be living?


Your free accommodation is where you'll

get to hang out on the evenings and

weekends, spending time with your fellow

interns. Whether you cook Chinese food in

the shared kitchen, or bond over a few

beers, you'll be sharing a flat with like-

minded people that you'll probably findbecome your best friends... and who you'll

get to explore China with, and all of the

amazing sights it has to offer!

Funny things you'll discover

about your Chinese

apartment

You may find your bathroom is more of a

wet room, which means you can use the

toilet and the shower at the same time! It

makes it very easy for cleaning

Apartment blocks of less than 8 floors

dont tend to have elevators but it doesmean youll get lots of exercise!

Take a tour of China interns' Claire

and Anthony's apartment in Wuxi,

Jiangsu Province!

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It's quite common to not have an oven in

your apartment - make like the Chinese

and get your meals from a street vendor

instead!
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How much should I budget?


Your monthly living allowance on the China TEFL internship is 2,000RMB, but what

does that cover...?

Anything else I need to budget before getting there?

FLIGHTS

Vary - we recommend

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VISAS, Paperwork,

Embassy Fees

Approx. 290*

SPENDING MONEY

2,000 RMB for your

first month in China

20km metro

journey in Beijing

5 RMB 270 RMB

Return train from

Shanghai to West Lake,

Hangzhou, overnight

stay and boat trip

150 RMB

Drinks and dim sum for

two with a view at Tian

Bar, on the 99th floor of

the Four Seasons Hotel,

Guangzhou

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Please can I have some answers to my

questions?


How many hours will I be teaching each

week?

Find out everything you could possibly

need to know about teaching in China (if wehaven't answered your questions already)!

You'll be teaching for approximately 15 hours a

week, but will work for 35 hours in total at your

school, preparing lessons, attending meetings

and partaking in fun activities like the annual

school play.

What age students will I be teaching?

If youre teaching in a public school, your

students will be aged between 3 and 16.

Can I get a discount if I've already taken a TEFL course?If youve already taken a TEFL course, speak to a member of our team on 0800 093

3148 for more information.

Can I be placed with a friend?

ImmerQi will certainly do their best to place you together, but wed recommend

applying as early as possible to give yourself the best possible chance. You can

specify who you would like to be placed with during your Skype interview.

What are the exact dates of the China TEFL internship?

The dates for the next internship are 20th August 2016 15th January 2017.

Why should I choose the internship over a TEFL job?

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Alternatively, if youre placed in a training centre, your students could be any age,

from small children to adults.

The internship is perfect if you are apprehensive about moving abroad by yourself

as you will be offered so much support. On the internship, our in-country partner

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questions?


What is the deadline to complete the

Professional TEFL course?

You are required to complete all online elements of your Professional TEFL course

(120 hours) before you arrive in China. You will complete the 20 hour practical

element once you arrive in Beijing. Please note, if you do not complete your trainingbefore flying to China, you may be rejected from the programme.

What kind of school will I be placed in?

Like all education systems, schools in China vary greatly. Schools are usually large

with 2,000-5,000 students, with a mixture of private and government schools. Schools

are open Monday to Friday, and are well-equipped with resources, although English

resources may be limited. However, your TEFL course will train you to deal with

limited resources, and will provide you with plenty of ideas for your lessons.

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internship programme has been developed

especially for teachers who are new to TEFL,with specific inclusions in the programme that

differ to standard TEFL jobs in China, including

shorter contracts, a tailored orientation, pre-

arranged accommodation, and the fact you

dont need a university degree or teaching

experience (something many jobs in China can

ask for). In contrast, when travelling and

teaching abroad independently, if you find youencounter any problems, you will have to deal

with them yourself.

How many students will there be in my class?

You will typically teach 25-50 students depending on their age the younger your

students are, the smaller the class will be.
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questions?


Will interns have to pay tax?No, you will not have to pay income tax on this programme.

Will I have any spare time during the internship to explore?

You can arrange travel on your days off (these may not be consecutive days), and

on public holidays. There are two main public holidays a year, which last a week

each. You will also have time around your teaching timetable to explore the city

which youre in, and spend time with your new friends.

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Most schools have two semesters in each

academic year, spanning between 4.5 5months. The first semester starts in early

September, and the second starts at the

end of February, depending on the timing of

Chinese New Year. Some interns have the

How many semesters do the schools

have?

Yes, there will be an English-speaking staffmember at the school to assist with your

integration. This is usually one of the

Chinese English teachers.

Do interns have a point of contact at the

school?

opportunity to continue teaching for the following semester so its definitely

something worth thinking about!


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Right, where do I sign up?!

Take a look at what China TEFL

interns are doing RIGHT now!

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back here!

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