Hi Vatika. Thanks for the extra kickass energy! :) It’s becoming increasing difficult to teach in China these days but there are still definitely jobs out there! I honestly would recommend asking on the ground once you reach China for a short-term job. By meeting employers face-to-face they will see your skills immediately. Applying to teach in China can take time if you’re applying online. Be confident and ask face-to-face instead.

Hi Sophie! This can be a problem in the teaching world – there’s a lot of companies and you sometimes just don’t know how good they are! Personally I haven’t heard of the Explore China Programme – and like you, I would do a lot of research online and speak to the company personally. The biggest thing you can do though is try and find others who have worked for them already – this can be done through a Facebook search. Find people who have been through it :)

Lovely tips Emma :D I agree that Summer and Winter camps are a great way to make extra money.

Oh, and the best (ie, sweetest) food is in the south: loved living in Guangdong!

Hi Cynthia! The schools will certainly be able to help you out with this. You might have to leave the country and come back in (might!). Every school is different but like I recommend in my guide to teaching English, I think it’s best to hunt on the ground in the country you want to teach in. You’ll find better jobs this way.

Will do!