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Contrary to popular belief, teaching English abroad is NOT only for graduates, or people with teaching experience, or those who speak another language! In fact there’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity waiting for ANY fluent English speaker in China.
On i-to-i’s Teach in China Internship, any fluent English speaker can get TEFL certified and spend four and a half amazing months getting paid teaching experience in China. And, because dropping everything to teach English abroad can be a little daunting, interns have almost everything arranged for them by i-to-i’s expert teams, both in the UK and China.
When they touch-down in Beijing at the start of the internship in August, interns are picked up from the airport and have a fantastic five-day orientation, where they get to know all the other interns and immerse themselves in Chinese lifestyle and culture. They’ll be fully prepared for life in the classroom too: they’ll have completed i-to-i’s comprehensive 120 hour combined TEFL course before leaving home, and a reputable, paid internship will be ready and waiting for them. There’s no need to worry about living expenses either – all interns get free accommodation in a private bedroom and free food on school days, plus more than enough spending money to enjoy their free time.
Free time that’s made even more enjoyable because i-to-i’s Teach in China interns have a ready-made network of friends waiting for them in China. i-to-i’s in-country partners organise loads of social events and trips throughout the internship, so interns can get to know one another and explore what China has to offer. Plus, all interns are placed alongside other interns, so there’s always someone else there to compare notes with. There’s also a local mentor at each school to help with any problems that might crop up.
Niles Erikson, 25, who taught in Hangzhou as part of the internship program, said: “Travelling in China has proven to be an exciting and adventurous journey, and I was glad to have the i-to-i program there at the beginning to give me an introduction to Chinese culture.
“Not only is China a great place to travel, but it is also a great starting point for anybody who wishes to experience teaching English abroad.”
This fantastic opportunity is open to any fluent English speaker who has completed secondary school. There’s no need to have a degree, be able to speak Chinese or have any teaching experience. The next round of internships start in August 2010, so the experience is perfect for school-leavers thinking about taking a gap year between school and university, graduates wanting to gain some experience before entering the world of work, or even career breakers wanting time out to have a life-changing experience in China.
Anyone wanting more information about the Teach in China internship should visit http://www.onlinetefl.com/
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