| The majority of EFL teaching
is centred in the major cities of Shanghai and
Beijing, where the demand for English is high.
However, the rest of China is catching up and
opportunities to teach in more ‘rural’
areas are increasing. Shane English Schools China
serves both of these important markets.
Beijing and Shanghai
- International and cosmopolitan cities hosting
both the traditional and the modern in Chinese
culture.
- Opportunities to do everything and anything
– both Chinese and western style.
- More schools, therefore providing an instant
social network for Shane teachers.
- Head offices based within each city.
- Cost of living slightly higher (city weighting
allowance provided).
Outside of Shanghai and Beijing
- There are SESC recognised franchises in the
cities of Xian (Shanxi Province), Jinan (Shangdong
Province) Dongying (Shangdon province), Shijiazhuang
(Hebei province), Hangzhou (Zhejiang), Suzhou
(Jiangsu), Dalian (Laioning).
- All of these locations are steeped in tradition
and history and worth more than a flying visit.
- These locations offer excellent opportunities
for teachers to be more fully immersed in the
culture and the language.
- Teachers living in these cities tend to have
a closer group of Chinese friends and of course
fellow foreigners.
- Living costs outside of the 2 main cities
are generally lower, thus a better option for
teachers hoping to save more money during their
stay.
- Teachers need to be slightly more independent
in terms of their academic and welfare needs.
- The best option for the more adventurous.
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