Teach in China! Pay, Free Flights & Housing with The Fewer Things

TFT have been amazing to work with over the years and they haven't disappointed me yet with services to China, Vietnam and Thailand. Always easy to communicate with and happy to help.

They've helped with every step of the way from getting my license, the legalization of my documents, finding work and an apartment and always being ready to help when I had a question to ask.

It's nice to know that I can always travel to another country when I'm in the mood for another adventure and I'm looking forward to continue working with them.

Hi, I am Felicity and I participated in The Fewer Things China Program in 2023. I finished up my contract in the fall of this year and have now returned back to the States. The program is well put together and offered a ton of support both before and after we arrived in China! I particularly appreciated the group chat on WeChat with all the other participants during the preparation process, we all chatted for months and managed to really get to know each other before heading out. The school I worked in was a public school and I taught the elementary classes. It was a little hectic to begin with even after all the training we got, I was quite nervous during the first week or two but it soon balanced out once I got into the swing of it and the local Chinese teachers in my department were super helpful when I needed any assistance with anything. I loved my time in China and it has left me wanting more, I plan to take some time back at home and will then join another program with TFT later in 2025!

I would thoroughly recommend the China programme at TFT to start your teaching journey in China. I had no experience in teaching or any idea on how to get a job in China. The Fewer Things supported me in achieving my TEFL certificate and guided me through all the admin to move to China smoothly. They have great connections with reliable agencies in China and help you land a secure job. Although the salary is below average, it is still enough to live and spend freely and the security and reliability of the job is definitely a positive. I know many other teachers who found work in China by themselves and had bad experiences with dodgy employers and jobs that were not secure, which is not the case of TFT partners. Jaemi, the director of TFT, is also only a message away for any advice which is reassuring. Overall, I’ve made wonderful memories and friends in China and would recommend making the move for a new adventure!

I’ve started my ESL journey in Thailand late 2021, moved over to Vietnam at the start of 2023 and I’m now currently on my third programme in China which I’ve started in August 2024 all with The Fewer Things.

From day one I felt I was in right hands of guidance, support and more importantly trust as I live with autism, I struggled for years to get a full time job. My life has never been the same since and I am genuinely so grateful for the opportunities and support they offer for an exciting adventure.

Couldn't have been better how easy they have made my journey, so seamless and with endless support. I have had the best experience because of the network they create, the tools, help and guidance has been absolutely brilliant. I recommend TFT to anyone aspiring to teach abroad. Not only do they provide support along the way with any questions you have 24/7， they create a social networking with other people doing the same journey and makes you feel very connected and can be very insightful to talk to like minded people about to experience the same thing.

Let me start by saying that I’m really happy to be living and working here in China!!! I’m grateful to TFT for making it happen with a smooth transition!
TFT creates that community of support with the other teachers before flying out, so you never feel alone throughout the entire pre-departure process. The team is knowledgeable of what to prepare beforehand and where/how to do it; they’re always on the ball with communication of timelines and connecting you to the future employer who will best meet your goals.

This is actually my second location teaching with the support of TFT! The clubhouse program allowed me to move from Thailand to China with just a few months in between, and it was a stress-free transition with their guidance. Before choosing to go to China, Jaemi took the time to talk with me about my teaching goals and to map out my needs for my future placement. Without his consultation, I probably wouldn’t be here in China right now. There’s no other teach abroad team I can think of who takes the time to truly get to know their teachers. For that alone, being a part of TFT really does feel like a family that you know has your back!

I’m currently based in Shenzhen, and it truly has all you can ask for. You get a modern city lifestyle, easy access to anything you may be missing from back home, a comfortable work/life balance, and a great mix of expats and locals to build your own community as time goes by. After nearly 4 months in, the TFT team and my fellow teachers continue to stay connected as we get to live this amazing experience together!

I moved to China in August of 2023 and I am currently teaching my first semester in Shanghai. This is my first time teaching, and I feel that the support and the quality of life that teaching brings in China have made it extremely accessible and rewarding.

While I anticipated Shanghai to be exciting, I was not prepared for how enjoyable the work-life balance would be. This is only enhanced by the support I receive from TFT in any issues I face.

I would recommend this experience to anyone. In respect to shanghai, the only downside appears to be that you are so busy doing things within the city you forget to travel outside it!

I am currently working as an ESL teacher in Shanghai and I have had an absolutely brilliant experience so far, especially working with TFT. Before my departure from the UK, Jaemi and the team gave me so much support and made sure I didn’t have to worry about the admin process such as getting an interview/placement and document legalisation. They also offered weekly call slots and generally got us set up with everything we could possibly need to get us to China! I would 100% recommend this programme to anyone interested in teaching abroad!