In 2007 there were an estimated 50,000 English language institutes in China and the market continues to increase. WOW! Should be easy to find a job no?
Yes - finding a job is easy. Finding a GOOD job is the struggle.
Chinese language schools are renowned for disorganization - often poorly managed, disorganized and not properly controlled. Programs like "Learn Perfect English in 10 Days" are all over the place.
Today more emphasis is not being directed to programs that teach students how to speak and write and Footprints is working with the best Chinese language schools offering great teaching opportunities around China.
English Language Programs in Public Schools in China
Many primary schools have incorporated institutional or third-party English teaching programs in their school curricula. The government has now prioritized English education throughout China and has issued instructions to standardize English language education within the school system - especially among primary and secondary schools.
Footprints offers teaching positions in public schools in China in several different locations, all with great programs that take care of our teachers.
English Language Programs in Universities in China
English Education in universities in China follows no structure or defined curriculum. Most universities have exclusively focussed on teachers for the "College English Test" (CET). This is generally a requirement to graduate and many companies have also made it a requirement for prospective employees. There are several problems with this test, among them is that there is little actual attention paid to actual language proficiency. Students have minimal command of English and there is little or no focus in the test on listening and oral skills.
One of the common critical reviews of the university English programs is that there is little overlap with respect to senior secondary English curricula and students are all over the map with respect to their levels making course presentation all the more difficult.
Universities in China generall do not pay well but there are low contact hours and there are HEAPS of jobs. If you're looking for a check our China Job Board
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