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Location
  • China
    • Beijing
    • Shanghai
    • Guangzhou
    • Hangzhou
    • Jinan
    • Chongqing
    • Shenzhen
    • Zhengzhou
Length
26 - 52 weeks
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School

Program Details

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Ability to a pass a criminal record check
  • In good health
  • Enthusiastic, outgoing and ready to make a change
Job Type
Government
Classroom Audience
Elementary Middle School High School

Pricing

Salary / Benefits
Salary ranging from 8000 to 18,000 RMB per month
Paid winter vacation in January for around four weeks
120 Hour TEFL Course
Teacher training/Orientation
10 month paid teaching placement in a city of your choice,
Free accommodation/Housing allowance
Group chat with other TFT participants
Starting Price
790
Price Details
£650 programme fee:

What's included?
Online 120 Hour Advanced TEFL Course
Orientation and teacher training in country
Organised trip to historical landmarks and monthly meet ups
Full guidance and support throughout the whole process and once in China
Assistance with criminal record check, visa process and authentication of documents
A guaranteed paid placement teaching English in China with a government funded public school
The Fewer Things Survival Guide to China
Private group chat with all applicants
What's Included
Accommodation Some Accommodation Airport Transfers Meals SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

120 Hour TEFL Course, 2 week summer camp in Beijing, a 10 month paid teaching placement in a city of your choice, free accommodation and 12 weeks holiday.

Mar 25, 2024
Nov 02, 2023
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About Program

China is our most esteemed graduate program and we've welcomed hundreds of grads out to this amazing country over the years:

💰 - Earn between 8,000 to 20,000 RMB monthly
🏡 - Complimentary living spaces
❄️ - Relish a 4-6 week winter break
✈️ - Round-trip flight reimbursement
📃 - Visa and documentation fee reimbursement (varies by city)

Also, indulge in perks like:

📚 - A comprehensive 120-Hour Advanced TEFL course
🎓 - In-depth instructor induction week
☀️ - Free entry to Beijing Summer Camp (subject to Covid situation)
🤝 - Round-the-clock guidance and backing
🛂 - Full guidance with visa formalities
💼 - A sure-shot paid position in a vetted school
📖 - Your gateway guidebook: The Fewer Things Survival Guide to China
📖 - TFT's Lesson Plan Library

Seize this golden chance to hone your teaching skills in one of the globe’s most captivating nations. Be a part of TFT's award winning China Program in 2024!

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Shenzhen teachers out on a field trip
Charlotte in Shanghai Disney Resort
Harry in China
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Beijing Summer Camp participants smiling.
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Shenzhen teachers visiting a museum
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Shanghai teachers visiting the famous Bund

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

At The Fewer Things, our commitment is steadfast: to foster an environment where every individual feels seen and heard. As we navigate opportunities across Asia, we emphasize the importance of understanding and appreciating the distinct narratives and experiences of the BIPOC community. Whether it's teaching, cultural immersion, or volunteering, we ensure that people of color not only have a seat at the table but are also integral to our mission's success. With The Fewer Things, you're not just joining a program — you're becoming part of a community that values diversity at its core.

LGBTQIA+ Support

At The Fewer Things, we prioritize a culture of inclusivity. Our operations across Asia are rooted in recognizing and respecting the unique identities and experiences of all participants. We believe in offering opportunities without boundaries, ensuring everyone—regardless of race, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or ability—feels valued. For those in the LGBTQIA+ community seeking teaching, cultural immersion, or volunteering roles: know that The Fewer Things stands with you

Neurodivergent Support

At The Fewer Things, we embrace the unique insights and contributions of neurodivergent individuals. While we offer tailored support and an inclusive environment tailored to diverse cognitive experiences, it's important to note that specific country visa and work permit requirements may apply. Regardless, we're dedicated to guiding each participant through the necessary processes, ensuring they have a supportive and enriching journey throughout our programs in Asia.

Accessibility Support

At The Fewer Things, inclusivity and accessibility form the backbone of our operations. Our programs across Asia are designed to accommodate participants with physical disabilities or chronic conditions. While specific country visa requirements may exist, we provide comprehensive guidance to each applicant, ensuring their well-being, seamless integration, and a fulfilling experience throughout their journey with us.

Impact

Sustainability

At The Fewer Things, we operate with a conscious commitment to sustainability at the forefront of our programs across Asia. Understanding the profound weight of our actions, we meticulously design our initiatives to yield a net positive contribution to local communities and environments. Every decision we make, from program creation to execution, aims to balance and exceed any negative impact, championing an ethical and sustainable approach

Ethical Impact

At The Fewer Things, our approach to ethical programming is deeply rooted in mutual respect and reciprocity. We ensure that while our participants gain enriching experiences, host communities in Asia are empowered, their environments protected, and their cultural heritage upheld. This holistic approach safeguards the authenticity of experiences for future travelers, all the while championing the well-being and growth of our host communities.

Program Highlights

  • 💯 - Pre-departure Online TEFL & 24/7 support
  • 💰 - Great salaries & free housing
  • ✈️ - 4-6 weeks winter vacation
  • 📱- Group chat with TFT participants
  • 🏫 - Public School Placements Only

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Program Reviews

4.98 Rating
based on 47 reviews
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  • Benefits 4.75
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.85
  • Facilities 4.6
  • Safety 5
Good for Solo Travelers, Adventure travelers
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Paula
31
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The Fewer Things - Teach in China

Jan 22, 2020

I could not recommend this programme more, I was hesitant to apply because I am not a native-english speaker but because my degree was from a U.K. university, Jaemi was able to accept me and placed me in a school Beijing. The support I received on the build up and once in China has been amazing and I have felt like everything has just fell in to place.

I teach around 15 hours per week with no office hours and my accommodation is provided not far from school, it is a shared house with 2 other teachers from the US and Canada.

I have just started my winter break and am about to leave for Thailand!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Don't let your nerves get the better of you because everything works out just fine in the end.
58 people found this review helpful.
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Kim
30
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching in Shanghai, China

Jan 21, 2020

I am very happy to have chosen The Fewer Things to help me embark on my adventure in China. Jaemi has been beyond helpful throughout the entire process - from answering all my questions as I contemplated teaching abroad, to going out of his way to help with last minute visa issues. Living in Shanghai has been a very rewarding experience thanks to the arrangements and guidance that Jaemi sensibly prepared before and during my time in China. I couldn't be happier to have come to Shanghai and recommend this experience to anyone considering teaching abroad. Whilst every adventure has its rewards and challenges, Jaemi is always just a message away to help you remedy any problem and to make sure you find your balance.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Be open-minded and don't hesitate to ask for help! Acquiring some basic Chinese phrases and vocabulary will also help tremendously whilst getting accustomed to daily life in China.
53 people found this review helpful.
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Natalia
34
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Grateful for the experience!

Jan 20, 2020

I am so grateful to the Fewer things for helping me reach my dream of coming to work and live in China. Jamie is incredibly helpful from day one, even after the program he keeps checking on us in case we need anything. Thanks to this program I was able to get a job in a high school in Shanghai, which has been an amazing experience. It has also granted me the opportunity to travel to places in Asia, that I would never thought I would get to visit. I highly recommend this program as you will get all the help and information you need to get to China.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I wouldn't change anything about my experience it has been amazing from day one.
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My experience teaching in China
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Kate
30
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best time in Beijing!

Jan 18, 2020

From start to finish The Fewer Things helped me every step of the way, especially the the beginning of the process which can seem overwhelming and daunting. Could not reccommend them enough. I have had the best year teaching in China and I felt at ease whenever I had any issues; I could go straight to Jaemi and ask for advice or assistance.
My school was fantastic and I had a fabluous time with them.
The communication was really good with The Fewer Things and the government scheme - BIEE. When it comes down to the school placement, it is really luck of the draw!
Every school is different and every district is different (in Beijing).
One thing is a cert... The Fewer Things are by far the best choice company to choose when going abroad and teaching for the first time!

50 people found this review helpful.
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Jennifer
31
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The Fewer Things

Jan 18, 2020

Going to China has been an amazing and eye-opening adventure. The Fewer Things has provided me the amazing opportunity to travel and work. I have found teaching to be extremely rewarding, not to mention, a lot of fun! The Fewer Things has given me total support with every step of the journey from the application process to being able to answer an questions I have while I'm out here! Jaemi at The Fewer Things is always happy to help and is someone you can count on. This program is the perfect way to combine adventure and work!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Make sure you have all your apps downloaded before you get to China! It's a very app dependent society. And, of course, brush up on your Chinese.
51 people found this review helpful.
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Zoe
28
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teach English in Nanjing, China

Jan 18, 2020

This opportunity to teach English abroad was exactly what I needed at the time, I definitely do not regret this at all! Jaemi and The Fewer Things were incredibly helpful in the lengthy preparation process to work in China. Jaemi was always available if I had any questions or concerns, and with something this life changing it made me feel so much more in control and prepared.
The summer training camp in Beijing was a little more intense than I'd been told, but it actually worked out because as a first time teacher it left me little room to get nervous about teaching.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
While I don't regret taking up this amazing once in a lifetime opportunity, I do regret not having learnt the basics of Mandarin before I came out here. It makes your life SO much easier to be able to say even a few things, and makes your environment a little less scary as you recognise some characters.
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Nick
29
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching in China

Jan 15, 2020

Jaemi and the Fewer Things gave us great support before we left for Shanghai. He answered all our questions and put our minds at ease with his experiences in China and general advice.Since we've been here, Jaemi has continued with his support and he is always there if we need help with anything. Living in China is a fantastic experience and we are very grateful for all of Jaemi's help in getting us settled and feeling at home in Shanghai. Would recommend using the Fewer Things 100% if you want to go to China.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Learn some Chinese pre arrival. It will help loads
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Questions & Answers

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Jaemi Lennon

Program
Unmatched China Program! Great Pay, Free Flights & Housing 🇨🇳
Job Title
Director
Jaemi Lennon is the director of The Fewer Things and founded the company after spending time as a teacher in Shanghai, China.
Jaemi Lennon

What is your favorite travel memory?

The first trip to Asia I took was to Japan. It was the first time I had really travelled or been anywhere far away from home. Experiencing a totally different culture, especially one such as Japan was really eye opening for me. I found every part of that trip truly fascinating and it was the catalyst for me to continue travelling and stay in Asia for many years as teacher.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I started this company to give first time teachers a better experience than I had and to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible. Starting a company at a fairly young age was always going to be difficult, but it has taught me the joys of life and that helping others achieve their dreams by teaching abroad, is one of my greatest passions.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

A few of years ago we had a big group heading out to China, and during the group chat prior to departing, those applicants were very active (more so than any other group) I knew they'd all get a long very well when meeting in real life, but still so many years later, some of them are in relationships, best friends and still living their dream out in China. It is nice to see that for some people teaching abroad is not just a gap year style thing, but a lifelong journey.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

It is a tough choice, but I would choose China (I also lived there for a few years), mainly because it has so much to offer for many different applicants. There are schools who are happy to work with applicants who are just looking for a gap year style placement, other schools to work with applicants looking to pursue a career in teaching and even something in between for the applicants who aren't too sure where they want the journey to take them. Financially, you are very well looked after in China too.

Exploring a country as vast as China is not something you get to do very often and it has a unique atmosphere that differs to so many other countries.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

We really take the time to get to know our applicants. We don't use email very often, a lot of communication is done via WhatsApp/WeChat both in group chats and personally. You don't get that level of personal support many other places.

Applicants get a lot of preferences with all of the programmes and we don't always just focus on the teaching. We focus on personal goals, both short and long term. We focus on applicants being able to achieve what they want to achieve outside of teaching too. For example, many past applicants nowadays still live out in Asia and have transitioned away form teaching and we can offer support and advice how to do that.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

Having the right team, who are all share the same passions and motivations. Here at TFT that main priority is personal service and being totally transparent with applicants. It has been an important part of the company from day 1 and if the small things are taken care of, the big things will take care of themselves.

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