Teach English Global

Dan helped me get in touch with a school hiring English teachers in Beijing. He made the process very easy and communicated well with myself and the school. I was able to ask a lot of questions and felt I was getting honest and thoughtful answers. I would recommend Teach English Global when looking for employment. I taught English for the first time, and it was my first time in China. I was given some preparation advice and also Dan has been in the position of teaching English in China before, so I felt I was getting realistic advice.

Dan was extremely helpful in guiding me through the interview process. He maintained consistent communication, prepared me for the interview, and assisted with the visa process. Even after I arrived in Beijing, Dan continued to check in to ensure everything was going smoothly. Houhai (English Program) operates efficiently, and compared to my previous TEFL experiences, their professionalism and speed were refreshing. Within 30 days, I had my Chinese phone number, apartment, visa, and official training completed. While the process was busy, it was well-organized and greatly appreciated.

For future participants, I recommend bringing a functioning laptop with Microsoft PowerPoint, as it is essential for both training and teaching. Additionally, it’s important to budget for startup costs. You’ll need funds for medical exams, apartment essentials, and other initial expenses. While USD 1,000 is a good starting point, bringing more is advisable if possible. Note that Houhai covers the apartment security deposit, but this is a loan that will be deducted from your first paycheck.

Overall, Houhai is a professional and well-organized agency. Once you complete the orientation process, everything becomes much easier.

Dan was very patient with me and answered all my questions. He even had to set up and cancel a couple of interviews for me because I told him that I didn't want to do them and he politely oblidged. I eventually made it to China with his help and the country was even better than I thought. The standard of living is very high even for the poor but you'll get to experience it as a middle income worker. You will not regret working with Dan or having him on your team. I even met another co-worker who also used Dan's help to get to China and she told me how sweet he was with her.

I can’t recommend Teach English Global and Dan highly enough! From the very beginning, he guided me through every step of the visa process and all the necessary preparations for my move to China, making what could have been a stressful experience incredibly smooth.

My initial placement turned out to not be suitable for me, however Dan went above and beyond to help me navigate my contract situation and connected me with a new company that was much better suited to my needs. Even after arriving in China, he has stayed in touch regularly, offering ongoing support and advice, which has been invaluable during my first two months here.

If you’re considering teaching in China, definitely reach out to Dan. He genuinely looks out for the people he helps and makes sure they end up in the right place. I honestly don’t know how I would have managed without him!

I’m writing this review having been in China for one week, which wouldn’t have happened without Dan. I’m super thankful to Dan, he helped me out every step of the way, introduced me to a recruitment agency in China and walked me through every step of the visa process and just acted like a good pal the entire way through. I wouldn’t be here without him and I appreciate all his help massively. China’s a difficult country to move to, but Dan’s advice made it a million times easier. He’s a great help, I would definitely recommend for any first time teachers.