Chapter 4 :
School Requirements and VISA.
Schools Requirements are different according to the country you want to be teaching in.
In countries from Middle EAST and Japan; they require a four years degree.
Other countries like for example; China will require a minimum of Bachelor degree ( whatever the topic of your diploma).
Make sure to watch the video for further details.
Common personal info will be requested for an employment contract, working permit, and VISA application, IN CHINA.
1. Legal full name
2. Nationality
3. Passport photocopy
4. Photo
5. Home address
6. Email
7. Phone number
8. Photocopy of Teaching certificate (often required) – TEFL, TESOL, CELTA,
9. Background check – No criminal record
10. Basic health check – some countries require additional health check once entered the country for VISA and working permit.
11. Photocopy of the diploma
12. Provide a valid work history – (your resume)
CHINA Working Visa : The Z Visa
To obtain the visa, your employer must get your work permit and invitation letter from the local government.
Documents required to process the work permit invitation:
1. Bachelor's degree or higher (notarized, apostilled, and authenticated)
2. A criminal background check (notarized, apostilled, and authenticated)
3. A clean physical health examination.
4. ONE of the following:
- A degree in a field related to teaching or education
- A teaching license that certifies you to teach in your home country
- 2+ years post-graduate teaching experience (reference letters must be provided)
5. A TEFL/TESOL/CELTA qualification of at least 120-hours (notarized, apostilled, and authenticated)
6. A scanned copy of your passport (should have at least 6-months of validity remaining)
7. Your contract signature page
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