Join the August 2012 China Internship Today!

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You can explore the ancient sites of China, receive 24/7 in-country support and earn cash teaching English in China.

Video: A day in the life of a China Intern

There’s so much for you to gain and give across your 5 months teaching in China, so get your bags packed and head to China in August 2012! Just check out the video on the right to get a taste for what awaits you on the Teach in China Internship!

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How the Internship Works!

i-to-i has teamed up with TTC, the 2011 winner of the ASEAN Outstanding Business Awards, to provide you with the best of both worlds on this internship: top notch TEFL training from i-to-i and a reputable TEFL internship program in China from TTC!

Before You Set Off to China:

If you're not already qualified, i-to-i can provide you with extensive TEFL training, to make sure you’re prepared for your first day in the classroom. i-to-i can provide you with:

140 hours of extensive TEFL training You’ll complete the online element at home and the 20 hour Classroom Course right in Beijing!
Expert tutor guidance and advice
Instructions on how to complete your application for the TTC Program

After sending your application form and documents through to TTC, they will help you to get everything organized, sort your visa and make sure you have all the information and confidence you need!

When You Arrive in China:

As an expert in organizing cultural programs in China, TTC’s TEFL internship will give you the opportunity to spend an extended length of time in China, while also racking up those hours of real teaching experience. Here’s what you get:

A reputable 5 month internship in China You’ll get over 200 hours of practical teaching experience
24/7 in-country support + local support This is the biggest benefit of the internship program as TTC will support you throughout the placement and you’ll also have a local contact at your school to help you with any issues
Monthly spending allowance and bonus You’ll receive an allowance of 2,000RMB every month plus a 2,500 RMB bonus at the end of your internship. This allowance will be prorated (if you were to work half a month, for example, you’ll receive half a month's allowance). Please remember that the cost of living in China is considerably lower than that in western parts of the world!
Accommodation + food on weekdays You’ll have a private bedroom in shared accommodation and receive all meals Mon – Fri at your school, or a meal allowance
Comprehensive 14 day orientation in Beijing TTC will run you through the essentials of living and teaching in China, including in-depth presentations and workshops to ensure you’re ready to start teaching in China. TTC will also provide you with all of your meals during this period
2 days of practical TEFL trainingi-to-i will provide you with the 20-hour Classroom Course right in Beijing – so these essential, practical skills stay fresh in your mind!
Mandarin lessons You’ll receive 6 hours of Mandarin lessons during your orientation to give you basic language skills to enjoy day-to-day life in China
One day tour of Beijing This is your chance to see the Great Wall, the Ming Tombs an incredible acrobatic show and much more!
Airport pick up and transfers to your school
Visa assistance TTC will help arrange your visa. Please note; you'll need to pay 2,400RMB in visa costs when you arrive in China
A network of new friends You’ll be joined by interns from around the world, and you’ll definitely be placed with at least one other intern so you’re not on your own - unless you want to be!

What you need to do the internship:

Be ready to arrive to arrive in China on August 15th 2012 and stay for 5 months
You must be a native English speaker
Completion of high school/secondary school is required
To be between the ages of 18 and 55
140 hours of TEFL training (we can help you get TEFL trained if you haven’t started yet!). If you're already TEFL certified, call our TEFL experts to discuss your options
The 120 hour online element of your training before July 15th 2012
You must have a UK, USA, AU, IE, NZ or CA passport
A sense of adventure and an open mind!

What you don’t need!

You don’t need to be able to speak Mandarin! As an English language teacher, the best thing you can do is create a totally English-speaking atmosphere for your students. TTC will still provide you with the basic Mandarin skills to get you through your day
No previous teaching experience necessary - this program is designed for total TEFL beginners!

I’ve had many adventures since arriving in China, that first week in Beijing where I realized I really was a long way from home, or my trip to Mongolia with the real live yurts and desert as far as you could see, then back ‘home’ and nightclubbing through Changsha or trekking through some unknown but very picturesque mountains, but what’s impressed me most is living (and surviving) day to day life in China.

Aisling Brogan, 21, from Donegal, Ireland, who taught in Changsha

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.

Niles Erikson, 25, from New Hampshire, USA, who taught in Hangzhou

I wanted a change of scenery, a chance to teach in a different way, and explore a country I'd never been to - and really didn't know much about. All of these things I've achieved. And I think teaching in China has given me valuable tools which I can use when I come back to teach in the UK, as well as valuable life-skills adjusting to life in a non-western country!

Jozanda Parkinson, 26, from Lancashire, UK, who taught in Shanghai