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mindah

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Q: Teaching English in China ?Only Native ?

i found an article saying that the new requirement to get a work visa in English teaching, you need to have passport from native English speaking countries, so only those passport are accepted : UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa.

Is that truth ? can someone confirm that please.

Thank you so much

6 years 1 week ago in Teaching & Learning - China

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ironman510

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Filipino teachers will be coming SOON

Englteachted:

They've always been here

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icnif77

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It is the same requirement as in the most countries around the world.

Your Non-native English passport qualifies you for Working/Residence permit in China only if you hold degree completed in Native English country (UK, USA, Canada, Ozz, New Zealand & S. Africa).

I spotted the same requirement in China first time in 2009 ... for the difference of Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, S. Korea and others, where only 'Native English passport' qualifies for English teaching WP.

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mindah

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so i don't have any degree in those countries i'm not qualified to get the work visa even if i have TEFL certifcate ?

diverdude1:

Right.

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mindah:

so goodbye my teaching opportunies in China

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diverdude1:

Well, there are some shady outfits who job advertise by saying things like 'no degree required; non-natives hired', words to that effect. Take your chances if u like...

Gubment seems to say native speakers w/ authenticated Bachelor's degree (minimum).

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Filipino teachers will be coming SOON

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They've always been here

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Only citizens from the USA and Canada can get a legal working visa teaching English now. As they are the main English speaking countries.

Hotwater:

Bullshit.

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Stiggs:

Yeah you're talking crap Booberry.

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iWolf:

Hahaha. Nice one!

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hi2u

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Yup, only native English speakers can get a job usually. There are some exceptions of course.

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what a lot of nonsense these answers are, i know a lot of non-native teachers teaching english.most of them legal and do a good job. many are even at an international school and get a reasonable salary. i think it is fine just as long as they have a level of english which is suitable for the age they are teachng. it does annoy me when non-native teachers with average english teach high school.

supply and demand. the desire for foreign teachers is greater than the supply of native english speakers willing to come to china

go ahead and apply. good luck

icnif77:

There is no way one (employment seeker) can rely on your info posted here!

'I know a lot of Non-native English teachers ....'

Did you look into their passports? Of each of many NNET you know and saw 'Z visa' stamp? No, you didn't!

See my post below! This is the only info OP can count as reliable.

Happy posting!

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biggj123:

Depends on your school and province. Met a Ukrainian at the visa office who got a 6 month work visa to teach English, and I added him on wechat and his degree is from Cyprus. So he is a non native with a z visa .

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icnif77:

https://www.justlanded.com/english/China/China-Guide/Visas-Permits/Residence-permits

There are three types of residence permits that allow you to live in China:

Permanent residence permits (little green booklets) are issued to those holding a D visa and are renewable every 10 years.
Temporary residence permits are valid for 6-12 months. Generally required for visiting scholars or those entering for job training.
Foreigner Residence Permits are normally valid for one year and are renewable annually. They are the standard residence permits issued to the majority of foreigners working in China.

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https://www.ebcteflcourse.com/teach-english-china-legally/

https://teflsearch.com/knowledgebase/china/requirements-and-visa-informa...

3. Requirements for legally teaching English in China:

https://china.findworkabroad.com/requirements

Working visa requirements to Teach English

Working (Z visa) for teaching English

1. BA Degree or Higher (Essential)
2. 60/120 hour TEFL certificate (Or TESOL, CELTA etc. Can be completed in 2 days online. click here)
3. Native English Nationality (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zeland or South Africa)
4. 21 to 55 years of age
5. 2 years post-graduate work experience (In any field, ONLY for Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai - Other cities DO NOT require this)

Hotwater:

You can get a work permit up to she 60, age 65 in Shanghai.

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grace010978

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Actually there are lots of foreign teachers in China who are not from the countries stated above. They have have Z visa all the time and are even receiving reasonable salary because of their neutral accent, high educational attainment and teaching experiences.

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shami123

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Yes this is truth

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esrasahin

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"Is that truth?" incorrect

"Is that true?" correct

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5 years 38 weeks ago

CarLondon

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Most universities and schools operating legally will preferably look for native English speakers.

Going by the book if you have a university degree from an English-speaking country and are TEFL-qualified (and you are preferably, Caucasian) you'll meet the legal requirements for a Z-visa and you'll have no shortage of universities/schools happy to offer you teaching positions.

ironman510:

Ah thanks Carl, but this question was a long time ago.

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Q: When do you need to get a medical examination?

A: Your potential employer is right! Purpose of the Medical exam bef

A:Your potential employer is right! Purpose of the Medical exam before granting Z visa is to make sure, you won't be entering China in any abnormal and harmful to others condition.Few days after your arrival to China, you'll be required to complete another ME ... If ME in China will be OK, you'll get a Residence permit stamp into your book some 10-days afterwards. Imagine, you're an employer, who can sponsor my entry and work in China, but after my arrival to China would be found I carry some sickness, which would prevent Chinese .gov to issue a Residence permit. Rule is: Z visa should be converted into Residence permit in 30-days after entry to China. So, my advice is:"Complete ME in your home country and forward medical results to your employer".Z visa grant will follow shortly afterwards. Employer is not wrong at their demand for the pre-arrival ME from your home country hospital. -- icnif77