01/09/2026
It was great to be back in China for two weeks, and on my last day I recorded an extended video for our YouTube channel about the teaching market in China in 2026.
I made a few key points:
➡️ Finding a teaching job in China is harder nowadays than it was in the past.
There are four key categories of available jobs for new teachers: state schools, private kindergartens, private high schools/ primary schools, private training centres.
One of the main reasons there are fewer jobs is that not many state/ public schools now hire foreign teachers. Private high/ primary schools are occasionally available but very competitive. This means the most available jobs are at private kindergartens or at training centres.
➡️ Our key advice given this is twofold: 1) Be flexible about location and school choice and keep an open mind about all the options outlined above. 2) Be prepared for a competitive hiring process that includes a video call with the school and a teaching demo. The more competitive the school type you are going for, the more demanding the demo will be.
➡️ Despite the process getting harder, our teachers in China love the experience and many of them stay in China longer term. That's because living and working in such a unique culture is a life experience like no other, and you're saving money doing it. Salaries are not quite as good as in the past but still very comfortable. At most jobs you'll save around a third of your salary every month, and live comfortably.
You van check out the extended video on our YouTube channel through the link in the bio⬆️
If you have any questions, email me: [email protected]
