TEACH IN CHINA
Clifford School, Guangzhou and Yang Guang Qing School, Beijing
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CLIFFORD SCHOOL
The school, located 30 minutes south of Guangzhou, China, is a private and exclusive K-12 school with about 3500 students. The school is on a private and gated estate in which more than 100,000 people reside in upscale villas and homes.
Clifford School has been created by this community as a school for the 21st century. It offers an outstanding education. It has an international faculty, with a Western faculty of over 70 teachers and this number is increasing each year. The campus rivals leading junior college facilities around the world. The school offers a variety of curriculum choices for the students including the International (English and Mandarin bilingual), Manitoba, and Mandarin programs. The school offers Pre-school, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle Years, and Senior High School. The school is an exclusive private school for Chinese students, and has about 450 students in the International and Manitoba programs.
The focus of the Manitoba program is on the study of academic subjects in English and the attainment of full bilingualism.
BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS
Competitve salaries.
Flight allowance provided per year.
Relocation Allowance.
Free fully furnished 2-bedroom apartments.
Shared cost medical insurance plan.
Bonus after each complete year.
Maximum 200 day school year with significant holiday time.
Low cost of living.
School pays the taxes.
School pays a stipend for the apartment utilities.
"Teaching and living in China is a very rewarding experience. I am able to grow as a teacher by teaching native English speakers and ESL speakers from around the world. To be able to work in such a culturally diverse environment has been enriching and educational. The transition from living in Canada to China was surprisingly smooth and easy. Co-workers provide support and assistance which helps to make the changeover less stressful. China is not lacking in amenities we Canadians rely on so that adds to its appeal! I continue to be grateful for this opportunity and am happy I chose this path" - Chelsea D., teacher, Clifford School.
GUANGZHOU, CHINA
Guangzhou is an international city of approximately 16 million people (fifth largest city in China). It is on the mainland about 80 km from Hong Kong. The climate is similar to that of Florida (warm and humid).
Clifford Estates and surrounding areas have a state of the art hospital, resort hotel, resort clubhouse with outstanding aesthetic surroundings including a golf course and a lake and such recreational pursuits as boating, racquet sports, swimming pools, fine restaurants, and a water park.
YANG GUANG QING SCHOOL, BEIJING
Yang Guang Qing International School is a unique school formed under a joint venture between the Yang Guang Qing School of Beijing, China and Manitoba Education. It is accredited in China through the “Joint Venture School Operating Permit” from the Beijing Education Committee. The school has been in operation since 2000. Yang Guang Qing School offers a high-school program consisting of Chinese credits taught in Mandarin as well as Manitoba credits taught in English.
Upon graduation of the Manitoba blended program, each student may receive dual diplomas, which are recognized by both countries.
Upon graduation of the Manitoba International program, each student will receive a Manitoba Diploma and have the opportunity to attend university in Canada, as well as other countries.
Located In a suburb of Beijing about one hour from downtown Beijing and has plenty of restaurants and shopping.
The school year is similar to that of Manitoba with a start date of Sept 3 and an end date of June 30.
Teachers arrive at the school August 23 for a week of orientation and are to be available at least 2 days following the completion of the term July 6.
The Principal arrives at YGQ 2 weeks earlier.
The school complex is large with student dorms, teacher apartments, stadium, cafeteria, sports field, science buildings and a Chinese library.
A new campus has been built and the students move into the new campus in September.
BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS
One return economy airfare per year and an apartment is provided with a housing allowance.
Cost of Work Visa reimbursed immediately (with receipt).
Free accident/emergency health care insurance.
A buffet-style Lunch is provided free of charge to teachers in the school cafeteria.
The Teachers prep room has several teacher prep stations. Another area contains more offices and a conference room.
Salaries and benefits are excellent and 100% is paid in RMB; 70% may be converted to a foreign currency.
BEIJING, CHINA
Beijing is the world's most populated capital city and is a vibrant place to live. The architecture in the city is a combination of traditional and modern. It's known for it's proximity to the Great Wall of China, and for the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Ming Tombs. It is one of the world's oldest cities, and is one of the world's centers of scientific and technological innovation