IES Global

One Month TEFL Training in Beijing

• Airport pickup. When landing in a new country for the first time, we know how daunting it can be so that’s why we will greet you at the airport and take you to the campus you will call home for the next month!
• Registration and check in. Upon arriving you’ll check into your room where you shall be staying with fellow participants. We also collect your passports to arrange your visa extension.
• Accommodation & meals. You shall be staying in an apartment with fellow participants. A TV, kitchen and bathroom are included. Meals are provided on campus. 
• Orientation & team building. We’ll give you a comprehensive orientation to China, what to expect on the program and cover Chinese culture and customs. There will then be some icebreakers to give everyone a chance to mingle with all the new faces!
• Staff support. We have many staff dedicated to providing invaluable advice, helping out with translations, sharing experiences, offering 24/7 emergency support and helping out wherever possible during the training. We have a mixture of Chinese and foreign staff, many of whom are previous participants or bilingual.
• Welcome dinner. There will be a formal welcome dinner with all participants, staff and guests attending for a traditional Chinese banquet that includes the famous Beijing duck!
• Teacher training. We have seasoned professional teacher trainers giving you guidance, imparting years of knowledge, providing feedback and monitoring your progress throughout the training.
• Mandarin classes. Start learning the most spoken and fastest growing language in the world. This will make your time in China a lot easier and will help you make loads of friends!
• Culture Classes. You will have the chance to learn some Chinese caliligraphy and try some relaxing Tai Chi with our professional instructors.
• Excursions. Beijing is the historical, cultural and political centre of China so you will never be stuck for things to do. We will show you the Great Wall, Olympic Stadium, The Summer Palace and many more fascinating places!
• Teaching practice week. During this week, you’ll get the opportunity to put your teaching studies into practice where you will teach in front of a real Chinese class!
• Graduation & farewell party. After an intensive month of teacher training and cultural immersion, it’s almost time to leave for your school placements. There will be a graduation dinner where you will receive your certification before we head out for a farewell party where you can share a few laughs and say your goodbyes (but hopefully not forever!) to your newly found friends and our staff.
• Departures. Everyone will leave for their school placements in the days following the graduation. Our placements are scattered all across China and so travel arrangements can be by plane, train or bus.

Semester of Teaching in Chinese School

• Placement in a Chinese school upon training completion. We have schools all across China and you will spend one semester teaching as an intern.
• Allowance of 2000 RMB/month at your school. China's cost of living is very low and this will easily cover all the little extra's you need.
• 2500RMB bonus upon completion of semester. Once you complete the full semester you will receive a bonus of 2500RMB.
• TEFL certification for practical component. Upon completion of the full semester you will receive a TEFL certificate.
• Conversational Mandarin classes. Once you get to your placement school you will be given 2 hours of conversational mandarin lessons per week.
• Accommodation. Your accommodation will be provided for you which will include a private bedroom with shared living area and bathroom as standard.
• Meals (except for weekends and school holidays). Your placement school will provide you with three meals a day (Mon - Fri and excluding holidays) or an allowance to buy your own.
• Newsletters. As part of our ongoing support while you are at your school we will send you newsletters to keep you updated with what is happening.
• Optional travel tours. We provide optional excursions during the larger national holidays. (The cost of these is not included in the initial program fee).
• 24/7 support through TTC office and staff in Beijing and local support groups.

Comprehensive Support

With IES Global, you don’t just receive teacher training and a school placement: we provide you with the complete package, from pre-departure and visa application, orientation to China, accommodation, social & cultural activities and 24/7 support.

We have a dedicated team of foreigners and Chinese based in our head office in Beijing to provide you with 24/7 support and guidance. Additionally, we have a support network across China to ensure your experience is an enjoyable one. We also offer the best travel options to round out your China experience and have written guides and tips on each of the provinces in China!

Online Resources

Participants of the Teach and Travel China program will get access to our online teaching resources.

We have a large number of;

• Lesson plans. A helpful guide for all interns to prepare their lesson plans, from kindergarten to high school.
• Flash cards. Loads and loads of flash cards to choose from to add that little bit extra to your lessons.
• Classroom hand outs. Always a great way to help check your students understanding with worksheets, games and puzzles.
• Power point presentations. Want your lessons to really stand out? Then we have some great power point presentations that can be used as a model or as great lesson content to really get the students attention!
• Links. We have some helpful resources for you, but we also know many TEFL websites that can help you even further.

And much much more all availiable to help you as much as possible during your teaching internship.